Classroom Teacher

Location: Old Priory CofE Junior School, The Ridgeway, Plympton, Plymouth, PL7 1QN

Role: Key Stage 2 Teacher - full time

Contract Term: Fixed term until 31^st August 2025. 

Salary: MPS 1 - 6

Hours: 1 x full time

Closing Date: 9am Tuesday 14^th January

Interview Date: Thursday 23^rd January

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, highly effective school with a supportive team in a fantastic location? If this sounds like you, make the move to Old Priory Junior Academy.   We are seeking a full time Year 4 teacher on a fixed term basis from February half term (or as soon as possible afterwards) to the end of the academic year. For the right person there is a strong potential that the position may become permanent.

Old Priory Junior Academy is a well-regarded school situated in Plympton, Plymouth. We are a popular school because of our high expectations, excellent teachers and our commitment to developing well rounded, happy children. 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. In addition, we have excellent facilities and enviable grounds.  The school is part of St Christopher’s Trust - a family of 21 Church and Community Schools spanning three local authorities which provides a rich network of collaboration as well as excellent career development opportunities.

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, with a strong understanding of pedagogy. You will be positive and proactive as well being a teacher who loves collaborating with others, in order to provide our children with the very best.

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.

Visits to the school are welcome on Thursday 9^th January at 4:30pm or Friday 10^th January at 10am. 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. Please also indicate which position you are interested in.

Please click the apply now button on this advert to apply for the role.

If you have any issues applying for this role, please contact The People Team via people@stcmat.org

Applications need to be completed by 9am on Tuesday 14^th January. Interviews will be held on Thursday 23^rd January 2025.

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.