12 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    May 2025

  • Closing date

    21 March 2025 at 9am

  • Date listed

    7 March 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

£31,650.00 - £49,084.00 Annually (Actual) 32.5 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per annum (temporary maternity cover)

Teacher / Phase Leader job summary

Mayflower Community Academy are looking for an inspiring and dedicated Classroom Teacher / Phase Leader to join our dynamic Key Stage 1 team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Teacher to take on a leadership role and make a significant impact on both the academic and personal development of our young learners.

In addition to the duties of a Classroom Teacher, the successful candidate will be responsible for the planning, teaching and learning within KS1; to be accountable for standards across KS1; to liaise with other key stage leaders where necessary; to ensure continuity and progression throughout the curriculum.

Phase Leader Responsibilities:

  • Lead the Key Stage 1 team, ensuring the highest standards of teaching and learning.
  • Develop and implement the Key Stage 1 curriculum, aligning it with the school’s values, vision, and educational goals.
  • Monitor and track the progress of students in Key Stage 1, using data to inform decisions and raise standards.
  • Provide coaching, mentoring, and professional development for colleagues within the Key Stage 1 team.
  • Organize and lead phase meetings, ensuring effective communication and collaborative planning.
  • Work closely with senior leadership to develop and implement school-wide initiatives and ensure Key Stage 1 is consistently improving.
  • Ensure the effective and smooth running of day-to-day operations within Key Stage 1, including monitoring behaviour, welfare, and safeguarding.
  • Play an active role in school-wide initiatives, contributing to the broader school community and culture.

About the School

Mayflower is a two form entry ‘outstanding school’ situated in the heart of the PL2 area of Plymouth. As part of the Learning Academies Trust, the academy is committed to providing inclusive and inspiring education to prepare students for their future lives.

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.

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

To request a tour of the school or to discuss the role in anyway please contact the school on the number below.

01752 365730

If you believe you can demonstrate the dedication, skills and passion required, we look forward to receiving your application. If there are no vacancies currently, but you would like to register your interest for future vacancies, please join our talent pool and we will be in touch as soon as we have a suitable position.

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.

Commitment to safeguarding

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.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

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About Mayflower Academy

School type
Academy, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
458 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
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School location

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