• Plan and deliver engaging, high-quality lessons across the primary curriculum
• Assess, record and report on pupil progress, using both formative and summative methods
• Deliver statutory and non-statutory assessments
• Set clear, ambitious targets based on pupils’ prior attainment
• Meet the needs of all learners through effective differentiation
• Create a stimulating classroom environment that supports all pupils
• Promote positive behaviour in line with the school’s policy
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, support staff, parents and external agencies
• Lead and direct support staff effectively within the classroom
• Contribute to wider school life, including extracurricular activities
• Uphold school and trust policies, including safeguarding and data protection

We are looking for candidates who:

• Have experience teaching in Key Stage 2
• Demonstrate excellent teaching skills and a passion for learning
• Have secure knowledge of the primary curriculum
• Use assessment effectively to support pupil progress
• Have strong behaviour management skills, using a positive approach
• Are committed to inclusion and removing barriers to achievement

About the School

Hooe Primary Academy is a Happy school where everyone is Passionate and Ambitious about learning.  

We are a one form entry school within Hooe which was established in 1926. We have a fantastic school site with three playgrounds, a large school field, and additional classroom spaces which are used for a range of activities. Our primary aim is to encourage all our pupils to be self-confident, inquiring, tolerant, positive individuals, who have respect for the differences of others.

Our children are friendly, kind and keen to learn; this is a reflection of our whole school team. Our team is very driven and everyone works hard to ensure we provide the very best.   

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 within the trust sharing resources, expertise and knowledge.

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 01752 402042.

If you believe you can demonstrate the dedication, skills and passion required, we look forward to receiving your application. 

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.