Classroom Teacher

St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5FN

12 days remaining to apply

Start date details
January 2026
Closing date
21 October 2025 at 9am
Date listed
9 October 2025

Job details

Job role: Teacher
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Key stage 1
Working pattern: Full time
Contract type: Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary: 32916.00 - 45352.00

Classroom Teacher job summary

St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy

Place of work: St Matthews CofE Primary & Nursery Academy, Peregrine Rd, Derriford, Plymouth, PL65FN

Posts: Year 1 Class Teacher

Job Term: Fixed term until 31/08/26

Closing date: 9am on 21^st October 2025

Interviews: Thursday 23^rd October 2025

Grade: MPS 1-6

Start date: 1^st January 2026

Are you 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 Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy. We require a teacher for one of our Year 1 Classes.

We are seeking a new Teacher for our school where high-quality learning for all is at the heart of what we do. We are looking for someone who has high expectations, creative flare and zest to bring learning to life for our pupils.

St Matthew’s is a truly wonderful place to work, we are modern, spacious and well equipped, with children that are an absolute delight and an incredibly supportive community. Our staff team is one that is genuinely committed to leaving no stone unturned in order to fulfil our vision that: ‘Each and every child is able to let their light shine’. You will be joining a highly effective team with a strong and very supportive team of leaders across the school. 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.

In joining St Matthew’s, you will be part of a friendly and welcoming staff team and a supportive community. 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 Anglican ethos through our school values.

To book a tour of the school please contact the school on 01752 395969 or SMPA.office@stcmat.org

Early Career Teachers are welcome to apply – we look forward to your application.

If you have any issues with the Sam People Recruit system please call 01924 907319, for query's regarding the post please contact The People Team via people@stcmat.org

To apply for this role please click the 'Apply Now' button on this advert.

Applications need to be submitted by 9:00am on 21^st October 2025.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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.

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.