Teacher (Maternity Cover) at Oreston Community Academy

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/OCA/15127

Location

Oreston Road, Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon, PL9 7JY

Contract Type

Maternity Cover

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual)

Closing Date

9:00am, Fri 22nd May, 2026

Start Date

1st September 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

TBC

Interview Date(s) TBC

About this Role

Class Teacher Vacancy

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Key Stage 2 teacher to work with us at Oreston Community Academy from September 2026, to cover a maternity leave.

Are you a highly effective, creative teacher?
Are you motivated to develop yourself and others around you?
Are you excited by research and professional development?
Are you passionate about children achieving their very best?
Are children at the very heart of all that you do?
Are you able to meet the needs of all learners?
Are you excited about working with our parents and community?
Do you want to work with children who behave well, who are eager to learn and want to shape their own school?
Do you want to work in a school where staff morale is high?

If so, we want to hear from you!

In return, we can offer:

High levels of training
Enhanced teacher coaching sessions
Engagement in up to date research that has high impact on classroom practice
Ready access to external advice and support
Robust approach to supporting you in helping all children to succeed (Appraisal, Team Meetings and Support, External Support)
Opportunities to develop curricular interests / specialisms and lead
Opportunities to learn from outstanding practitioners
opportunities to work closely with other MAT schools sharing best practise.

How to apply

Please click on the orange “Apply for job” button, enter your name, email address and tick the box, then click the “Apply now” button. After a few seconds, you should be presented with an on-line application form to complete.

You will be able to save your partially completed form and complete later following the link you will be emails.

Please ensure you submit your completed form before the closing date/time.

No CVs accepted – please complete an official application form if you wish to be considered for this role.

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 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.

We are open to flexible working requests and this will be considered during interview.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references – references will be sought prior to interview. Proof of qualifications is compulsory.

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.