Key Role Information

Salary
£32,916-£45,352
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Fixed Term
Closing
20/04/2026 23:55
Start
1 September 2026
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
Main Pay Range | M1 - M6
Department
Teachers
Key stage
Key Stage 2
Hours per week
32.50
Weeks per year
52.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Do you have the skills, enthusiasm, and dedication to support the smooth running of a busy school environment?

 

We are seeking a motivated and reliable individual to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the life of the school, ensuring that pupils and staff can thrive.


As part of our teaching team, you will:


  • Deliver high-quality lessons that engage, challenge and inspire pupils
  • Create an inclusive classroom environment where all learners feel supported
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues to plan, assess and develop the curriculum
  • Contribute to the wider life of the school, including enrichment activities and pastoral support
  • Play a key role in ensuring high standards of progress and achievement


We are seeking someone who is:

  • A passionate and reflective practitioner with strong subject knowledge
  • Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils
  • Positive, creative, and able to build strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues
  • Dedicated to continuous professional growth and teamwork
  • (For ECTs) Ready to learn and grow, with full support and mentoring provided
  • Committed to supporting the ethos and values of our school community


Why join us?

As part of Plymouth CAST Multi-Academy Trust, you will benefit from:


  • Access to high-quality professional development and training opportunities across the Trust
  • Career progression routes within a network of schools
  • Collaboration and support from experienced colleagues across the MAT
  • A strong sense of belonging to a wider educational community with shared values and vision
  • Our commitment to staff wellbeing – as a proud signatory of the Department for Education’s Staff Wellbeing Charter, we actively promote and protect the wellbeing and mental health of all colleagues.


What we offer:


  • A welcoming and supportive staff team
  • Opportunities for training and professional development
  • Competitive pay – aligned to nationally agreed pay scales
  • Pension scheme – most teaching staff are eligible for the Teacher Pension Scheme (TPS), one of the best public sector pensions
  • Employee Benefit Discount Scheme (retail discounts and cashback offers)
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – free counselling, wellbeing, and advice service
  • The chance to make a real difference to the lives of young people


If you are motivated, caring, and eager to contribute to our school community, we would love to hear from you.



Qualifications

Degree or equivalent qualificationessential
Qualified Teacher Statusessential
Catholic Certificate of Religious Studies (or equivalent)desirable

Skills

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

Strong communication and active listening skillsessential

Experience

Classroom management and behavior supportessential
Collaboration with external agencies, families, and community services

Experience/Knowledge

Subject knowledge and ability to adapt teaching across curriculum areasessential
Experience supporting pupils with SEND and implementing EHCP strategies

Relevant Experience

Lesson planning, delivery, and differentiation to meet diverse learning needsessential
Skilled in assessment, progress tracking, and providing constructive feedbackessential
Proficient in using educational technology and digital learning tools

Relevant Skills

Commitment to inclusion, equality, and safeguardingessential
Ability to inspire, motivate, and engage learners of all abilitiesessential
Effective time management and organisational abilitiesessential
Continuous professional development and reflective teaching practice

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Exmouth

Nikita Brown

senioradmin@stjo.uk

Edmund Rice Building, St Boniface's RC College, 21 Boniface Lane
Manadon Park, Crownhill
Plymouth
Devon
PL5 3AG

Safeguarding Information

We are committed to promoting the welfare and safeguarding of our students and all posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check.