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Drake Primary Academy

1 Johnston Terrace Ope, Keyham, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 2EN drake.primary.school@plymouth.gov.uk http://www.drakeacademy.org
Open Data obtained from Department for Education
Location: 1 Johnston Terrace Ope, Keyham, Plymouth, Devon
Phase: Primary
Gender: Mixed
Age range: 4 - 11 years
Link to DfE: https://www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk/school/144385

Drake Primary Academy

About Drake Primary Academy

You will be joining Drake Primary Academy at an exciting time as we continue to develop our curriculum to achieve the best possible outcomes for children. We have dedicated staff and our children love learning. We are a forward thinking school that has an exciting values led curriculum.

Drake Primary is a successful, highly regarded single form entry primary academy with a PAN of 210. The academy was built in the 1950s but it has been modernised in recent years. The academy is very popular and often oversubscribed for the September foundation intake. The Academy was inspected in July 2015 and received a good grade overall. Behaviour and safety were areas of particular strength and this reflects the strong emphasis placed on the children’s social and emotional development in our calm, caring environment.

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 achieve this through our people, assisted by our philosophy to provide an environment which helps create, nurture, and grow talent. We believe in a culture of collaboration, and this is accomplished by investing in support, coaching, and mentoring. In order to deliver exceptional opportunities for learning, we need highly motivated staff across all parts of the organisation.

At Reach South, we are committed to creating a diverse workforce where we promote equal opportunities for all, while working to eliminate the institutional barriers that could limit the potential of minority groups.

We achieve collective efficacy by living and breathing our values and vision. Always striving to support our children in overcoming any challenges to economic background and their personal circumstances through delivery of high-quality teaching, cutting edge thinking and practice.

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. Be part of our journey.

Current Vacancies

[250430A] Head Cleaner

[250430A] Head Cleaner

Drake Primary Academy, Plymouth, Devon

Drake Primary Academy, Plymouth, Devon

Drake Primary Academy, Reach South Academy Trust is seeking to appoint an experienced Head Cleaner to join the School from the 2nd September 2025

  Permanent | Part-Time
  £24,790.00 - £25,584.00 Annually (FTE)
      Salary will be pro rata, £9329.11
New SHARE
New  •  Apply by Midnight, Monday 2nd Jun, 2025  •  Job start: 02/09/2025

[250428A] Teaching Assistant

[250428A] Teaching Assistant

Drake Primary Academy, Plymouth, Devon

Drake Primary Academy, Plymouth, Devon

Drake Primary Academy, Reach South Academy Trust is seeking to appoint an exceptional and experienced Teaching Assistant to join the School in September 2025 or sooner.

  Permanent | Part-Time
  £24,790.00 - £25,584.00 Annually (FTE)
      NJC Grade C, Point 5 – 7
New SHARE
New  •  Apply by Midnight, Monday 2nd Jun, 2025  •  Job start: 02/09/2025

[250428B] Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

[250428B] Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Drake Primary Academy, Plymouth, Devon

Drake Primary Academy, Plymouth, Devon

Drake Primary Academy, Reach South Academy Trust is seeking to appoint an experienced HLTA to join the School from mid June 2025 or sooner.

  Permanent | Part-Time
  £29,093.00 - £31,586.00 Annually (FTE)
      Grade E, Pt 15-20, £29093 - £31,586 per annum, pro rata
New SHARE
New  •  Apply by Midnight, Sunday 1st Jun, 2025  •  Job start: 02/09/2025
Join Our Talent Pool

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If you are available for opportunities within our wider family of schools, why not join our Trust Talent Pool?

View 19 vacancies available at other schools within Reach South Academy Trust

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School Information

Location: 1 Johnston Terrace Ope, Keyham, Plymouth, Devon
Phase: Primary
Gender: Mixed
Age range: 4 - 11 years
Link to DfE: https://www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk/school/144385
1 Johnston Terrace Ope, Keyham, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 2EN drake.primary.school@plymouth.gov.uk http://www.drakeacademy.org

Current Vacancies

[250430A] Head Cleaner

[250430A] Head Cleaner

Drake Primary Academy, Plymouth, Devon

Drake Primary Academy, Plymouth, Devon

Drake Primary Academy, Reach South Academy Trust is seeking to appoint an experienced Head Cleaner to join the School from the 2nd September 2025

  Permanent | Part-Time
  £24,790.00 - £25,584.00 Annually (FTE)
      Salary will be pro rata, £9329.11
New SHARE
New  •  Apply by Midnight, Monday 2nd Jun, 2025  •  Job start: 02/09/2025

[250428A] Teaching Assistant

[250428A] Teaching Assistant

Drake Primary Academy, Plymouth, Devon

Drake Primary Academy, Plymouth, Devon

Drake Primary Academy, Reach South Academy Trust is seeking to appoint an exceptional and experienced Teaching Assistant to join the School in September 2025 or sooner.

  Permanent | Part-Time
  £24,790.00 - £25,584.00 Annually (FTE)
      NJC Grade C, Point 5 – 7
New SHARE
New  •  Apply by Midnight, Monday 2nd Jun, 2025  •  Job start: 02/09/2025

[250428B] Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

[250428B] Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Drake Primary Academy, Plymouth, Devon

Drake Primary Academy, Plymouth, Devon

Drake Primary Academy, Reach South Academy Trust is seeking to appoint an experienced HLTA to join the School from mid June 2025 or sooner.

  Permanent | Part-Time
  £29,093.00 - £31,586.00 Annually (FTE)
      Grade E, Pt 15-20, £29093 - £31,586 per annum, pro rata
New SHARE
New  •  Apply by Midnight, Sunday 1st Jun, 2025  •  Job start: 02/09/2025
Join Our Talent Pool

Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.

If you are available for opportunities within our wider family of schools, why not join our Trust Talent Pool?

View 19 vacancies available at other schools within Reach South Academy Trust

Are you looking for a different role at Drake Primary Academy? Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.

If you are available for opportunities within our wider family of schools, why not join our Trust Talent Pool?

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