Teacher

Old Priory Junior Academy, Plymouth, Devon, PL7 1QN

19 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  14 January 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  23 December 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - 8 months
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS 1 - 6

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you a passionate teacher who believes in creating a stimulating, enabling, learning environment? Looking for a fresh challenge? Want to be part of an ambitious, highly effective school with a supportive team in a fantastic location? If this sounds like you, make the move to Old Priory Junior Academy. We are seeking a full time Year 4 teacher on a fixed term basis from February half term (or as soon as possible afterwards) to the end of the academic year. For the right person there is a strong potential that the position may become permanent.

We are looking for a rigorous practitioner with a creative flare and zest to bring learning to life for all our pupils. You will be experienced and skilful in challenging each pupil, whatever their starting point, with a strong understanding of pedagogy. You will be positive and proactive as well being a teacher who loves collaborating with others, in order to provide our children with the very best.

What the school offers its staff

Old Priory Junior Academy is a well-regarded school situated in Plympton, Plymouth. We are a popular school because of our high expectations, excellent teachers and our commitment to developing well rounded, happy children. Our core value is love and we aim to show that in everything that we do in our school: in our lives as teachers; in our relationships with the children and their families; and in our determination to provide the best learning and pastoral experiences for all of our children. In addition, we have excellent facilities and enviable grounds. The school is part of St Christopher’s Trust - a family of 21 Church and Community Schools spanning three local authorities which provides a rich network of collaboration as well as excellent career development opportunities.

In joining Old Priory Junior Academy, you will be part of a friendly and welcoming staff team and a supportive community. You will have the opportunity to develop your teaching and leadership skills in an environment that has a strong focus on CPD whatever career stage you are at.

Further details about the role

Visits to the school are welcome on Thursday 9th January at 4:30pm or Friday 10th January at 10am. If you would like a tour of the school, please call the school office on 01752 338199.

When completing an application please ensure you address all aspects of the person specification and list any additional subject strengths. Please also indicate which position you are interested in.

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 Tuesday 14th January. Interviews will be held on Thursday 23rd January 2025.

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.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Old Priory Junior Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 192 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Old Priory Junior Academy website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: people@stcmat.org
• Phone number: 01752 338199
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/old-priory-junior-academy (opens in new tab)

Arranging a visit to Old Priory Junior Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email people@stcmat.org.

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