EYFS Class Teacher

Plympton St Mary's CofE Infant School, Plymouth, Devon, PL7 1QW

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2026

• Closing date

  6 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  24 April 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £45,351.00 Annually (FTE)

EYFS Class Teacher job summary

Location: Plympton St Mary C of E Infant School, Plympton, PL7 1QW

Role: EYFS Class Teacher

Contract Term: Fixed Term maternity cover until 14th February 2027

Salary: MPS 1 - 6

Hours: 0.4 FTE - Likely to be Thursdays and Fridays

Closing Date: 9am on Wednesday 6th May

Interview Date: Friday 15th May

Start Date: 1st September 2026

Are you a dedicated educator passionate about fostering a nurturing and stimulating learning environment? Seeking a new opportunity within a supportive and ambitious school community? If so, consider joining Plympton St Mary Church of England Infant School.​

Located in Plympton, Plymouth, our school caters to children aged 4 to 7, emphasizing a broad and balanced curriculum designed to inspire and motivate students, with plans to expand to include a nursery from September 2025. As part of the St Christopher's Multi Academy Trust, comprising 21 Church and Community Schools across three local authorities, we benefit from a rich network of collaboration. ​

We are seeking an innovative and enthusiastic teacher who can bring learning to life for our pupils. The ideal candidate will have a strong pedagogical foundation and the ability to challenge each student appropriately, regardless of their starting point. Collaboration and a proactive approach are essential, as we strive for high expectations and continuous school improvement.​

At Plympton St Mary, you'll be part of a friendly and welcoming staff team within a supportive community. We prioritize professional development and offer opportunities to enhance your teaching and leadership skills, regardless of your career stage.

If you would like a tour of the school on either Tuesday 28th April @ 5pm or Friday 1st May @ 2pm, please call the school office on 01752 337912.

When completing an application please ensure you address all aspects of the person specification and list any additional subject strengths.

Please visit the below link for information on how to apply:

https://www.stchristophersmat.org/work-with-us/current-vacancies

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 Wednesday 6th May. Interviews will be held on Friday 15th 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

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.

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 Plympton St Mary's CofE Infant School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 95 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Plympton St Mary's CofE Infant School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/plympton-st-mary-s-cofe-infant-school

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