Work With Us

Every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances. Working at Paignton Academy, you will be part of a supportive team working together to deliver a transformative education to our students.

We are passionate in supporting staff with their professional development and believe that the more we invest in our staff the more successful we will become as a schools.

Paignton Academy is part of the Thinking Schools Academy Trust, this partnership supports out staff with access to excellent professional development provisions, collaboration between local and regional schools, and access to professional expertise from central services. 

Being teacher can be one of the most rewarding jobs in the world. It offers the opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of students and shape their futures for the better. By becoming teacher you will be inspiring the future generations through imparting your own expert knowledge in subjects you are passionate about. 

Education also offers a clear career path with well-guided routes for progression and growth. With avenues in Early, Middle and Senior leadership a career in Education can take you as high as you wish to go. 

Additionally, training to teach with us will entitle you to the support of a wider network of local and regional schools as a partner of the Thinking Schools Academy Trust. Benefits of this include networking with other ECTs in the Trust, as well as opportunities to develop greater experience working with different schools.