Finding a Job

If you are looking to secure a teaching post in the South West, the website links in this section provide a varied selection of vacancies related to the Key Stages in which you are trained.

You may also, however, be looking to do some day-to-day supply work. See the information for teachers to find out more about the Teaching South West supply service.

County Council Vacancy Bulletins

All vacant posts in maintained schools and most vacancies in Academies are advertised in the respective County Council vacancy bulletins. Vacancy details can be accessed through the appropriate websites:

National Press

Teaching posts in maintained and non-maintained South West schools are often advertised in national newspapers:

The TES is out every Friday and includes a comprehensive list of teaching jobs in Primary and Secondary education, the Post-16 sector and posts in Independent Schools. The TES includes vacancies both in the South West and throughout the United Kingdom .

You may also find details of vacant teaching posts in the following newspapers:

Local Press

Some teaching posts may be advertised in local newspapers, for example: