Are you a passionate and inspiring teacher ready to make a real difference? Salisbury Road Primary School is seeking a committed and enthusiastic Year 4 Classroom Teacher to join our friendly and dedicated team to cover a period of maternity leave.

Salisbury Road Primary School is a vibrant and inclusive learning community in the heart of Plymouth. We are proud of our caring ethos, high expectations, and commitment to providing all pupils with the very best education. Our team works closely together to create a supportive, engaging, and stimulating environment where both staff and children can thrive.

As our Year 4 Teacher, you will:

• Inspire a love of learning through a rich and broad curriculum.
• Foster high standards of achievement, behaviour, and personal development.
• Deliver engaging, creative, and high-quality teaching tailored to the needs of your pupils
• Be a proactive member of our Key Stage 2 team, contributing to whole-school initiatives and development.

We are looking for a candidate who:

• Is a qualified teacher with QTS and recent experience in KS2.
• Demonstrates strong classroom management and organisational skills.
• Has a passion for teaching and learning, with high expectations for every child.
• Brings energy, creativity, and a collaborative spirit.
• Is committed to continuous professional development and school improvement.

At Salisbury Road we offer:

• A welcoming and supportive school community.
• Enthusiastic, well-behaved children who love to learn.
• A well-resourced learning environment.
• Opportunities for career development and CPD.
• A strong, experienced and supportive leadership team.

About the School

Salisbury Road is two form entry primary school that serves the locality of St Judes, near the city centre. We are situated in a large, three-storey, Victorian building in the heart of the community, and work closely with many local partners. We pride ourselves on being a warm and friendly school and aim to enhance and inspire the lives of not only the children that attend our school but their families and wider community. 

Salisbury Road is a diverse community, and our exceptional staff work hard to ensure that we are a fully inclusive school, ensuring that we promote our school values in everything that we do. 

We aim to achieve highly and provide exceptional learning experiences for all our pupils, ensuring they are prepared for success in their future lives, as noted in a recent Ofsted inspection where the school was graded as Good.  

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 660566. 

If you believe you can demonstrate the dedication, skills and passion required, we look forward to receiving your application. If there are no vacancies currently, but you would like to register your interest for future vacancies, please join our talent pool and we will be in touch as soon as we have a suitable position. 

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.