Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)
St Edward's CofE Primary School, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5ST47 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
22 April 2026 at 10am
Date listed
6 March 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £32,916.00 - £45,351.00 Annually (FTE)
Class Teacher (Maternity Cover) job summary
St Edward's Church of England Primary School and Nursery. Fort Austin Avenue, Eggbuckland, Plymouth
Class Teacher: Full-Time
Contract type: Fixed Term. To cover maternity Leave (Until June 2027)
Grade: MPS 1 - 6
Closing date: 9am on Wednesday 22nd April
Interviews: Friday 1st May
Start date: September 2026
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 St Edward's Church of England Primary School. We are seeking a Class Teacher to cover maternity leave within our school, where high-quality provision for all is at the heart of what we do.
St Edward’s is a truly wonderful place to work, our children are an absolute delight and we have an incredibly supportive community. The family ethos of our school is second to none and this is frequently commented on by parents and visitors to St Edward’s. Our staff team is dedicated and committed to developing the knowledge, skills, attitudes and understanding which will enable our children to enjoy learning, achieve success and to feel contented and fulfilled across the curriculum. We ensure, within their journey at our school, that our children are curious, learn about and have confidence in themselves as learners where they are encouraged to hold high aspirations for their future.
We are looking for a classroom practitioner who has a sound knowledge of phonics, a creative flare and zest to bring learning to life for our pupils within our school. You will be experienced and skilful in challenging each pupil, whatever their starting point, using your strong pedagogical practice and philosophy, to enable children to reach their potential. You will be used to working in positive and proactive ways, as well as collaborating with others, to drive high expectations.
In joining St Edward’s, you will be part of a friendly and welcoming staff team and a supportive community. The school is part of the St Christopher’s Trust - a family of 21 Church and Community Schools spanning three local authorities and providing a rich network of collaboration. You will have the opportunity to develop your teaching skills in an environment that has a strong focus on CPD whatever career stage you are at. As a Church of England school, you will be happy to support the Christian distinctiveness of our school through our school values of Love, kindness, courage, and respect.
If you are interested in applying for this role and would like a tour of the school, please contact the school office on 01752 705130 to arrange a convenient time. When completing your application, please ensure that you address every aspect of the person specification. This should include a clear outline of your relevant skills, your experience across different year groups and your preferred Key Stage.
Please visit the below link for information on how to apply:
https://www.stchristophersmat.org/work-with-us/current-vacancies
If you have any queries when applying for this role, please contact The People Team (HR) via people@stcmat.org
Applications need to be completed by 9:00am on 22nd April. Interviews will be held on the 1st May 2026.
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
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About St Edward's CofE Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 208 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- St Edward's CofE Primary School website
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