St Edward's Church of England Primary School and Nursery. Fort Austin Avenue, Eggbuckland, Plymouth 

Class Teacher: Full-Time 

Contract type: Fixed Term. To cover maternity Leave (Until June 2027) 

Grade: MPS 1 – 6  

Closing date:  9am on Wednesday 22nd April 

Interviews:  Friday 1st May  

Start date: September 2026 

Are you a passionate teacher who believes in creating a stimulating, enabling, learning environment? Looking for a fresh challenge? Want to be part of an ambitious school with a supportive team in a fantastic location? If this sounds like you, make the move to St Edward's Church of England Primary School.  We are seeking a Class Teacher to cover maternity leave within our school, where high-quality provision for all is at the heart of what we do. 

St Edward’s is a truly wonderful place to work, our children are an absolute delight and we have an incredibly supportive community. The family ethos of our school is second to none and this is frequently commented on by parents and visitors to St Edward’s.  Our staff team is dedicated and committed to developing the knowledge, skills, attitudes and understanding which will enable our children to enjoy learning, achieve success and to feel contented and fulfilled across the curriculum.  We ensure, within their journey at our school, that our children are curious, learn about and have confidence in themselves as learners where they are encouraged to hold high aspirations for their future. 

We are looking for a classroom practitioner who has a sound knowledge of phonics, a creative flare and zest to bring learning to life for our pupils within our school.  You will be experienced and skilful in challenging each pupil, whatever their starting point, using your strong pedagogical practice and philosophy, to enable children to reach their potential. You will be used to working in positive and proactive ways, as well as collaborating with others, to drive high expectations.  

In joining St Edward’s, you will be part of a friendly and welcoming staff team and a supportive community. The school is part of the St Christopher’s Trust - a family of 21 Church and Community Schools spanning three local authorities and providing a rich network of collaboration.  You will have the opportunity to develop your teaching skills in an environment that has a strong focus on CPD whatever career stage you are at. As a Church of England school, you will be happy to support the Christian distinctiveness of our school through our school values of Love, kindness, courage, and respect. 

If you are interested in applying for this role and would like a tour of the school, please contact the school office on 01752 705130 to arrange a convenient time. When completing your application, please ensure that you address every aspect of the person specification. This should include a clear outline of your relevant skills, your experience across different year groups and your preferred Key Stage. 

Please visit the below link for information on how to apply: 

https://www.stchristophersmat.org/work-with-us/current-vacancies  

If you have any queries when applying for this role, please contact The People Team (HR) via people@stcmat.org  

Applications need to be completed by 9:00am on 22nd April.  Interviews will be held on the 1st May 2026. 

Please note it is our process to apply for references for shortlisted applicants and to complete online searches in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, for all shortlisted applicants. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for this post. 

Please visit the below website for our Trust policies and our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy: 

https://www.stchristophersmat.org/key-information/item/10/trust-policies