Classroom Teacher (KS1) and English Leader

Woodfield Primary School, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 4HW

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  23 April 2026 at 10am

• Date listed

  7 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £39,556.00 - £43,607.00 Annually (Actual) Salary FTE: MPS 4 – 6 + TLR3

Classroom Teacher (KS1) and English Leader job summary

Woodfield Primary School is seeking an exceptional Key Stage 1 Classroom Teacher with extensive English curriculum knowledge to take on the pivotal role ofEnglish Leader. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced practitioner who is passionate about early reading, writing and oracy, and who is ready to shape high-quality English provision across our school.

As English Leader, you will:

• Lead, develop and embed a high-quality English curriculum, firmly rooted in current research and best practice.
• Champion early reading, phonics, writing and spoken language, ensuring excellent progress and outcomes for all pupils.
• Work collaboratively with senior leaders and colleagues to support teaching and learning through coaching, modelling and professional development.
• Monitor standards through thoughtful assessment, scrutiny and observation, using these to inform improvement.
• Inspire pupils and staff with your passion for English and literacy.

You will also be an outstanding KS1 class teacher, delivering engaging, inclusive teaching that meets the needs of all learners.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an experienced and highly effective KS1 teacher
• Has deep and secure knowledge of the English curriculum, particularly in early reading and writing
• Has experience of, or a strong aspiration towards, subject leadership
• Is enthusiastic, reflective and committed to continuous improvement
• Has high expectations for pupil achievement, behaviour and inclusion
• Is a strong team player with excellent communication skills

We offer:

• A warm, welcoming and supportive school community
• Enthusiastic pupils who are eager to learn and achieve their full potential
• A leadership team committed to staff wellbeing and professional development
• The opportunity to make a genuine impact on teaching and learning
• A school culture that values creativity, collaboration and ambition

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. School tours will take place on the follow dates: Tuesday 21st April at 3.30pm and Wednesday 22nd April at 2.30pm. Please contact the school office (01752 706384) to book on to one of these times.

About the Trust
The Learning Academies Trust is a family of 18 schools across Plymouth and surrounding areas, dedicated to delivering outstanding education to all our children, whatever their starting point or background. Our Trust’s mission is:

Together we will… work with our children, families, and communities to provide exceptional learning opportunities for all our children

As part of the trust, we will support you to learn and develop, providing outstanding CPD and opportunities for collaboration between schools within the trust sharing resources, expertise and knowledge.

Further information about the position, the trust and the benefits we offer can be found in the attached recruitment pack.

To book on a school tour or to discuss the role in anyway please contact the school on 01752 706384.

If you believe you can demonstrate the dedication, skills and passion required, we look forward to receiving your application.

Please note, the closing date is for guidance only. Successful applicants will be invited to interview at the earliest available opportunity. Learning Academies Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.

With 18 individual primary schools, the Learning Academies Trust is the largest primary school trust in Plymouth and the first education employer in Plymouth to achieve the Livewell Southwest Wellbeing at Work Bronze Award. The Trust is committed to supporting the wellbeing of all staff and is proud to work closely with official bodies to ensure we have a holistic approach to staff wellbeing.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out; references will be sought for all shortlisted candidates and all shortlisted candidates will be requested to complete a questionnaire about any convictions or adult cautions that are unspent. Guidance will be given to those shortlisted. Appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS.

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 Woodfield Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 235 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Woodfield Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/woodfield-primary-school-pl5-4hw

Woodfield Primary is a school where every child is a valued individual, where everyone aims high and where lifelong learning is prioritised and promoted.

We are committed to inspire, support and encourage all children to be confident, independent learners equipped for the future, take pride in what they do, persevere and achieve their full potential.

We enable Woodfield children to respect themselves and others and become responsible members of the wider community.

In partnership with parents and the community, Woodfield Primary will work together to provide whatever it takes to ensure that we “Learn today for success tomorrow."

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