Year 5 Class teacher at Yealmpton Primary School

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/YPS/84375

Location

Stray Park, Yealmpton, Plymouth, Devon, PL8 2HF

Contract Type

Maternity Cover

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

£32,916.00 - £52,490.00 Annually (FTE)

Closing Date

Midnight, Sun 17th May, 2026

Start Date

September 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Suitable for ECTs

Interview Date(s)

TBC

Interview Date(s) TBC

About this Role

Y5 Class Teacher

• Salary: MPS1-UPS3 (£32916-£52490) FTE

• Fixed term to cover maternity leave

• Part Time (0.4)

• 1st September 2026

Yealmpton Primary is a school with proactive staff that are committed to education of the whole child. At Yealmpton, you will find a warm and friendly atmosphere, with a purposeful learning environment. We aim to provide happy and supportive surroundings for the children in our care and have in place a wide range of learning experiences to help and ensure the full growth and development of the child – physically, intellectually, socially and morally.

If you are a teacher who

• Enjoys working with children

• Is patient, caring and a good communicator

• Is resourceful, calm under pressure and able to use your own initiative

• Is able to work as part of a team and willing to share knowledge and expertise

Then we would like to hear from you. Visits to the school are encouraged and welcomed. Please call the school office on 01752 880446 to make an appointment or for further information.

We are looking for a teacher who can demonstrate:

• Energy and enthusiasm

• Excellent team working skills

• An exemplary classroom practitioner having high expectations with regard to standards and behaviour.

• Knowledge and experience of teaching within a primary school setting.

• Creativity in their approach to children's learning.

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 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)