Drake Primary Academy, Reach South Academy Trust is seeking to appoint an exceptional Class Teacher to join the School in September 2026.

Post:  Class Teacher

Location: Drake Primary Academy, Plymouth, PL2 2EN

FTE Salary Range: MPS 1 to UPS 3; £32,916 rising to a maximum of £51,047 per annum

Actual Annual Salary: 0.6 FTE, £19,749 - £30,628

Contract Type: Fixed Term, until August 2027 Part Time

Contract Hours: 19.5 per week, 3 days per week

About the role

Drake Primary Academy is looking for candidates who have a passion and desire to accelerate the progress and raise the achievement of all our children.  

About the successful candidate

As an outstanding teacher, you’ll be able to demonstrate that your teaching has directly impacted on outcomes for pupils. You’ll also be extremely well organised, have excellent subject knowledge, and be an excellent communicator. This role would ideally suit an experienced candidate, however applications from outstanding teachers at an early career stage would also be welcomed.

We are looking for a practitioner with the following qualities and experience: 

• An outstanding and dynamic teacher with the ability to inspire our learners, have high expectations and secure high quality outcomes.  
•  Highly organised with effective communication skills when working with both children and adults
• Keen to work flexibly and collaboratively in a wider team, being adaptable to new practices
• Committed to inclusive education and raising standards for all, with a very good understanding of SEN provision and best practice
• Ability to offer a subject of area of expertise to lead across school – it is important that you state your area(s) of curriculum strength in your application

About the School

Welcome to Drake Primary Academy’s. We pride ourselves on being a warm and friendly school that welcomes visitors and actively encourages a partnership with parents. Indeed OFSTEd noted that ‘staff go the extra mile to help pupils- whenever they need it.’  We strive to provide a high quality creative and engaging education within a caring and happy environment where our children thrive.

About the Trust

Reach South is a young and developing Trust which operates across the South West of England with the aim of delivering all through 3-19 education.  We operate 16 academies in Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire.  We are building this Trust on a clear set of values, behaviours and curriculum principles. At the heart of those values and principles is a belief in our young people and a determination to support them to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes to become the successful citizens for today and all of their tomorrows.

Our core business is delivering exceptional education for children and young people with a mission to help all pupils aspire to achieve beyond the expectations that others put on them.  We do this through the development of a talented and committed workforce. In order to deliver exceptional opportunities for learning, we need highly motivated staff across all parts of the organisation. 

Teachers within Reach South belong to a national community of professionals, and benefit from a wide range of networks and development opportunities across the Trust. In time, our best teachers are able to work across schools, develop specialisms and step up to leadership roles within and beyond their own academy. The Trust provides a strong culture of collaboration and support, together with high expectations for staff and pupils alike.  

Those we recruit are able to demonstrate that they share our values, are highly motivated to work with colleagues, within and beyond their school, to continuously develop their skills and pursue professional excellence.

Next Steps

If you think this role may be for you and want to be involved at this exciting time in our development and have any questions about the position, please get in touch by contacting the Recruitment Team on 07759365064 or email marie.beaven@drakeacademy.com

Closing date: for applications is midnight on 10th May 2026

Interview Date:  Interviews are provisionally booked for the week commencing 18th May 2026

We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. Therefore, an early application is strongly advised.

Opportunities and Benefits 

We offer a competitive salary plus TPS pension, great career progression and development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Programme with many other benefits. 

We’re proud of how we support our staff in order that you have high levels of job satisfaction, are aware of the difference you are making for the children and families you work with and can see your contribution towards our community. There are regular opportunities for professional development and training, and a wider community of staff to network with within Reach South Multi Academy Trust. You will have the chance to visit other local schools, work alongside a range of outside professionals and take part in a variety of e-learning and face-to-face training.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Reach South Academy Trust has an Equal Opportunities Policy for selection and recruitment. Applicants are requested to complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring section of the application form before submitting.