Pomphlett Primary School are looking for an inspiring, dynamic and hardworking Classroom Teacher, who is highly effective in the planning, teaching and evaluation of learning opportunities. The Classroom Teacher will join a supportive and successful team, committed to excellence, inclusion and high expectations for all.

The successful Classroom Teacher will have vision, energy and passion to provide a creative and invigorating learning environment for all children. We are looking to appoint an outstanding Teacher who prides themselves on delivering exciting learning experiences and has the creativity and determination to drive the school forward.

 This is a maternity cover contract until the return of the substantive postholder.

We are looking for Classroom Teachers who: 

·        Demonstrate excellent teaching skills

·        Proven experience of outstanding pupil progress

·        Demonstrate high expectations of both pupil achievement and behaviour

·        The ability to develop positive behaviour strategies with children and be committed to inclusion

·        Able to provide a stimulating, attractive and safe environment for the children

·        Able to build and maintain positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and families

·        Flexible with a strong commitment to teamwork

·        Dedicated to delivering a broad and balanced curriculum

·        Able to contribute to the wider life of the school

·        Ability to support, develop and lead colleagues

About the School

Pomphlett Primary is a very happy school with a warm and friendly family atmosphere, where dedicated staff, governors and parents provide a stimulating and challenging learning environment which encourages our children to thrive.

We very much believe in the uniqueness of each individual, be they a child or an adult, and strive to create a learning community where everyone is respected and works in partnership with each other. Our aim is to provide an experience of school which is full of enjoyable and valuable memories that last a lifetime, whilst, at the same time, enabling each child to reach their full potential in their learning, basic skills and all-round development.

We welcome visitors to the school and recommend you come and experience all we have to offer and meet our outstanding team. We look forward to receiving your application.

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.

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 the number below.

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.