Class Teacher

Woodford Primary School, Plymouth, Devon, PL7 4RR

25 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2026

• Closing date

  24 April 2026 at 1pm

• Date listed

  25 March 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS
• Additional allowances:

  MPS/UPS

Class Teacher job summary

Job Title: CLASS TEACHER - Permanent

Location: Woodford Primary School

Grade: MPS/UPS

Hours: Full time

Reports to: Headteacher

Woodford Primary School are looking to appoint an inspirational classroom practitioner to join our school team starting September 2026. The successful candidate will be expected to have excellent research-based practice in curriculum and curriculum delivery with a genuine drive to achieve the highest standards for all children.

Woodford Primary School provide a high-quality educational environment and curriculum to maximise potential and develop character in our children. Our staff work together with commitment and complete clarity of purpose, supported by a deep understanding of each child's individual academic, social and emotional needs.

The successful candidates will:

have the vision, creativity, determination, work ethic and the ability to support the future improvement within our school.

determined to be the best for every child.

be an outstanding classroom practitioner.

have an excellent knowledge of the National Curriculum expectations.

experience in teaching high-quality phonics curriculum (RWI).

open to new and innovative approaches to teaching and learning.

build and value strong relationships with children, staff and families to achieve success.

be able to work collaboratively within, and contribute to, our friendly and supportive team.

be a life-long learner and an inspiration to others.

act within, the statutory frameworks, which set out their professional duties and responsibilities and in line with the duties outlined in the current School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document and Teacher Standards

take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school

Visits to the school are encouraged and welcomed. Please call the school office on 01752336228 to make an appointment or for further information.

The closing date for applications is noon on 24th April 2026 and interviews will be held week beginning 27th April 2026.

Woodford Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS Check.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

About Woodford Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 392 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Woodford Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/woodford-primary-school-plymouth

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