Class Teacher

Holbeton Primary School; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Holbeton Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic Class Teacher for a 1.0 FTE maternity cover, starting 01/01/27, in Plymouth. The successful candidate will foster high expectations, build strong relationships with pupils, and lead curriculum areas while working collaboratively with the school team and wider community.

The role focuses on delivering high-quality teaching, supporting assessment in KS2, and contributing to professional development within the school and Trust.

Qualifications

• High expectations of pupils and yourself.
• Experience of leading curriculum subjects.
• Experience of implementing good practice in assessment in Key Stage 2.
• Ability to build strong and positive relationships with children.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver high-quality teaching for a Class Teacher role.
• Collaborate with school team and wider community to support learners.
• Contribute to curriculum development and subject leadership as needed.
• Maintain and monitor assessment and progress for KS2 pupils.

Skills

Strong relationships

Curriculum leadership

KS2 assessment

Collaborative team work

Excellent communication

Job description

Job Title: Class Teacher
Hours: 1.0 FTE
Terms: Maternity cover (starting 01/01/27)

Our school’s motto is ‘Small but Mighty - from tiny acorns, mighty oaks do grow’. The staff at Holbeton Primary School are committed to the school’s vision of giving all children the opportunity to become the very best version of themselves. Building effective relationships and showing dedication to our children is vital to this. We are looking for an excellent teacher who can bring a passion for all children to our team.

We are committed to developing abroad and creative curriculum that enables every learner to flourish and develop their potential, identifying the needs of every student and ensuringearly intervention.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, creative and reflective teacher to join our wonderful school.

You should have:

• High expectations of pupils and yourself
• The ability to build strong and positive relationships with children
• An interest in leading curriculum subjects
• The ability to work collaboratively with all members of the school team and wider community
• Experience of implementing good practice in assessment in Key Stage 2
• A good understanding of how to identify and meet individual learning needs within the classroom context
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

As a school we can offer:

• The opportunity to work within a friendly, supportive environment
• A dedicated and enthusiastic school team
• Commitment to professional development, including professional development and leadership opportunities within our wider Trust family

Westcountry Schools Trust is a multi-academy trust of 31 schools, currently employing approximately 2,800 staff and growing. We are a dynamic organisation with our students and staff at our heart. Our values inform our work and we hope you agree these are key to success.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and have the ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of young people.

We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications irrespective of race, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation and/or age. We value the individuality and creativity that every worker potentially brings to the workforce.

This post will come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations. Provision of false data is an offence and will result in your application being rejected.

Information about our key policies is available at: https://www.westst.org.uk/our-policies (this includes our DBS Policy, Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy, and Recruitment and Selection Policy).