Teacher
Lipson Vale Primary School, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 7HW15 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
30 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
26 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
- Permanent
Pay scale
- M1-M6
What skills and experience we're looking for
Responsible to: Headteacher / Deputy Headteacher / Phase Leader
Purpose of the Job
To carry out the professional duties of a teacher as set out in the STPCD, having due regard to the Teacher Standards, and to promote the learning, progress, and wellbeing of all pupils in the class.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
1. Teaching and Learning
- Plan and teach high-quality lessons that meet the needs of all pupils.
- Deliver the National Curriculum and school curriculum effectively.
- Set clear learning objectives and assess, record and report on pupil progress.
- Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils, including those with SEND, EAL, or higher attainment.
- Maintain a stimulating and safe learning environment.
Teachers must carry out duties relating to the education of pupils, including planning, teaching, assessing and reporting.
2. Planning, Preparation and Assessment (PPA)
- Undertake planning, preparation and assessment of pupils’ work.
- Use assessment to inform future teaching.
- Participate in moderation and standardisation activities.
Teachers are entitled to reasonable periods of PPA time, amounting to not less than 10% of timetabled teaching time.
3. Behaviour and Safeguarding
- Maintain high standards of behaviour in accordance with the school policy.
- Promote pupils’ safety and wellbeing at all times.
- Follow safeguarding procedures and report concerns immediately.
- Support the school’s duty of care to all pupils.
Teachers must safeguard pupils’ wellbeing and maintain good order and discipline.
4. Professional Responsibilities
- Participate in staff meetings, INSET, and professional development.
- Contribute to curriculum development and school improvement.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and external agencies.
- Undertake reasonable additional duties as directed by the Headteacher.
Teachers may be required to undertake reasonable duties within the 1265 hours of directed time.
5. Working Time
- Teachers must be available for work for 195 days per year, of which 190 days involve teaching pupils.
- Directed time must not exceed 1265 hours per year, allocated reasonably by the Headteacher.
- Additional time may be required to fulfil professional duties.
These limits are defined in the STPCD working time provisions.
6. Additional Responsibilities
A class teacher may also:
- Lead a subject or area of responsibility.
- Support extracurricular activities.
- Attend parents’ evenings and school events.
- Mentor trainee teachers or ECTs.
Additional responsibilities may attract TLR payments where applicable.
7. General
The postholder will:
- Support the ethos, vision and values of the school.
- Promote equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Follow all school policies and procedures.
- Carry out duties in accordance with statutory guidance and the STPCD.
What the school offers its staff
CPD
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of the shortlisting process, the school will undertake an online search on applicants. A DBS disclosure is required for this post.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Lipson Vale Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 5 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 400 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Lipson Vale Primary School website
- Email address
- lipson.vale.primary.school@plymouth.gov.uk
- Phone number
- 01752224801
Lipson Vale Primary School is a very special place to learn. We believe passionately in being at the very heart of our community and ensuring that all teaching and learning meet the diverse needs of the community we serve. We are a popular school that accommodates 420 children from the Reception year through to Year 6. The school team, our wonderful pupils and our families have worked together closely over the last few years to redefine the direction of the school. As such, we decided on our guiding values and a new vision which we base all of our decision making on in school. We invest heavily in ensuring that our teaching teams are given the very best professional development which means that they can provide the very best teaching and learning in the classroom. The Lipson Vale team work incredibly hard to meet the individual needs of our learners every day and we pride ourselves on the pastoral care we offer, as well as our ‘relationship’ focused approach to supporting pupils through challenges that they face.
Arranging a visit to Lipson Vale Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email lipson.vale.primary.school@plymouth.gov.uk.
School location
Similar jobs nearby
Exciting Opportunities for Early Career Teachers across Devon
The Academies For Character And Excellence
Pathfields, Totnes, TQ9 5TZ
Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)
St Edward's CofE Primary School
Fort Austin Avenue, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5ST
Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed
Find more school jobs in Plymouth and Devon, Plymouth and Torbay