Additional Information
Contract Type: Fixed Term (31/12/2025) Contract Term: TTO - Term time only Hours per Week: 13.00 Weeks per Year: 52.143 Pay Grade: Main Pay Scale | M1 - M6The Role
Location: Old Priory CofE Junior School, The Ridgeway, Plympton, Plymouth, PL7 1QN
Role: Year 5/6 Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)
Contract Term: Fixed term until 31st December 2025
Salary: MPS 1 - 6
Hours: 0.4 - 0.6 FTE
Closing Date: 9am on Wednesday 11th December 2024
Interview Date: Thursday 19th December 2024
Start Date: February 2025
Are you a passionate teacher who believes in creating a stimulating, enabling, learning environment? Looking for a fresh challenge? Want to be part of an ambitious school with a supportive team in a fantastic location? If this sounds like you, make the move to Old Priory Junior Academy.
Old Priory Junior Academy is a well-regarded school situated in Plympton, Plymouth. We are a popular school because of our high expectations and because our school values underpin all that we do. Our core value is love and we aim to show that in everything that we do in our school: in our lives as teachers; in our relationships with the children and their families; and in our determination to provide the best learning and pastoral experiences for all of our children. The school is part of St Christopher’s Trust - a family of 21 Church and Community Schools spanning three local authorities and providing a rich network of collaboration.
We are looking for a rigorous practitioner with a creative flare and zest to bring learning to life for all our pupils. You will be experienced and skilful in challenging each pupil, whatever their starting point, using your strong pedagogical practice and philosophy, which underpins your approach to teaching. You will be used to working in positive and proactive ways, as well as collaborating with others, to drive high expectations, supporting the overall school improvement.
In joining Old Priory Junior Academy, you will be part of a friendly and welcoming staff team and a supportive community. You will have the opportunity to develop your teaching and leadership skills in an environment that has a strong focus on CPD whatever career stage you are at.
If you would like a tour of the school please call the school office on 01752 338199.
When completing an application please ensure you address all aspects of the person specification and list any additional subject strengths.
To apply for this role please click the 'Apply Now' button at the top of this advert.
If you have any issues applying for this role, please contact The People Team via people@stcmat.org
Please note it is our process to apply for references for shortlisted applicants and to complete online searches in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, for all shortlisted applicants. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for this post.
Please visit the below website for our Trust policies and our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy:
https://www.stchristophersmat.org/key-information/item/10/trust-policies
Our commitment to EDI
We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applicants who meet the criteria will be considered for employment, regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age or veteran status.
Qualifications
Qualification Title | Grade | |
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Qualified Teacher Status |
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Skills
Experience | |
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Successful experience of teaching KS1 and able to evidence at least good progress and achievement of pupils. |
Essential
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Experience of teaching across the primary age range |
Desirable
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Experience of building positive links with parents and the wider community |
Essential
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Experience of tailoring learning and delivery to match the needs of pupils. |
Essential
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Experience/Knowledge | |
A passion for, and strength in, the teaching of computing or modern foreign languages |
Desirable
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Ability to use new and emerging technologies to support teaching and learning |
Desirable
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A commitment to developing an engaging and motivating curriculum rooted in first hand experiences: making the most of the school and local environment. |
Essential
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A demonstrable commitment to inclusion |
Essential
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Ability to use a range of formative and summative assessment strategies to inform planning and provision |
Essential
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Highly effective behaviour and classroom management strategies |
Essential
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Sound pedagogical understanding of how children learn, including effective teaching and behaviour management strategies |
Essential
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Ability to deliver high quality teaching and learning that meets the needs of all learners and enables at least good progress (stating any particular phases of strengths). |
Essential
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Qualifications | |
Evidence of commitment to ongoing professional development |
Essential
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Personal Attributes | |
A reflective practitioner |
Essential
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A clear sense of own professional goals, a lifelong learner. |
Essential
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Ability to provide curriculum leadership in short or medium term- please state subject areas or experience |
Essential
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A clear sense of own professional goals, a lifelong learner. |
Essential
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Personal Qualities | |
Empathy for the aspiration of the Church of England’s vision for education (this is central to the Trust’s operation) |
Essential
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Ability to work flexibly, showing a creative flair and passion for all that you do. |
Essential
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Highly resilient with a positive outlook |
Essential
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CPD / Training | |
Evidence of commitment to ongoing professional development |
Essential
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Related Documents
Safeguarding Information
St Christopher's Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.
St Christopher's Multi Academy Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Our safeguarding policy can be accessed via the below link:
https://www.stchristophersmat.org/key-information/item/3/safeguarding
Our commitment to EDI
We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applicants who meet the criteria will be considered for employment, regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age or veteran status.
If you experience any problems submitting your application, please contact the FACE-Ed team on 01924 907319 during office hours (8.30am – 4.30pm Monday to Friday).
If you have any questions related to the position please contact the HR Team on hr@stcmat.org.
OLD - Old Priory Junior Academy
Old Priory Junior Academy
Ridgeway
Plympton
Plymouth
PL7 1QN
Hannah Richardson
people@stcmat.org