Classroom Teacher EDV/2026/SPS/90342

Learning Academies Trust; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Shakespeare Primary School in Plymouth is seeking an inspiring Classroom Teacher to plan, teach and evaluate learning opportunities, joining a supportive team committed to excellence, inclusion and high expectations.

The successful candidate will create a stimulating, safe environment, foster positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues, and contribute to delivering a broad, engaging curriculum within our two-form entry primary setting.

Qualifications

• Excellent teaching skills with a track record of pupil progress.
• The ability to develop positive behaviour strategies and inclusion.
• The ability to provide a stimulating, attractive and safe environment for the children.
• The ability to build and maintain positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and families.
• A positive, reflective attitude and willingness to be part of a collaborative school culture.
• The ability to deliver a broad and balanced curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Plan, teach and evaluate learning opportunities.
• Create a stimulating and invigorating classroom environment.
• Collaborate with the school team to raise standards.

Skills

Excellent teaching

Pupil progress

Behaviour expectations

Behaviour strategies

Safe environment

Relationships

Collaborative culture

Curriculum breadth

Job description

(Please note the tight timeline between closing date and interview date)

Shakespeare Primary School are looking for an inspiring, dynamic and hardworking Classroom Teacher, who is highly effective in the planning, teaching and evaluation of learning opportunities. The Classroom Teacher will join a supportive and successful team, committed to excellence, inclusion and high expectations for all.

The successful Classroom Teacher will have vision, energy and passion to provide a creative and invigorating learning environment for all children. We are looking to appoint an outstanding Teacher who prides themselves on delivering exciting learning experiences and has the creativity and determination to drive the school forward.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Excellent teaching skills
• Proven experience of outstanding pupil progress
• High expectations of both pupil achievement and behaviour
• The ability to develop positive behaviour strategies with children and be committed to inclusion
• The ability to provide a stimulating, attractive and safe environment for the children
• The ability to build and maintain positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and families
• A positive, reflective attitude and a willingness to be part of a collaborative school culture
• The ability to deliver a broad and balanced curriculum

About the School

Shakespeare Primary School is a rapidly developing two form entry primary school, with our own nursery, that serves the west of Plymouth. With a new yet experienced, innovative and research driven leadership team at the helm, our school staff are raising standards at speed for our school community. Our school is located on extensive grounds with huge potential. Staff work tirelessly to improve the children's outcomes both in school and within the wider community we serve. It is the firm belief of our school team that Shakespeare is a school whereby "all children achieve greatness

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.

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.