Classroom Teacher

Mayflower Community Academy is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, adaptable, and committed Key Stage Two Teacher who will also provide high-quality PPA (Planning, Preparation and Assessment) cover across the school. This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and forward-thinking team dedicated to delivering outstanding education for our pupils.

The successful candidate will:

• Take responsibility for teaching within Key Stage Two
• Deliver engaging, well-planned lessons that inspire and challenge all learners
• Provide PPA cover across different year groups, ensuring continuity and high standards of teaching
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to support curriculum development and pupil progress
• Contribute positively to the wider life of the academy

We are looking for candidates who:

• A qualified teacher with experience in KS2
• Has strong classroom management skills and a passion for inclusive education
• Is flexible, adaptable, and confident teaching across a range of year groups
• Demonstrates high expectations for pupil attainment and behaviour
• Is committed to professional development and reflective practice
• Works effectively as part of a team and communicates well with staff, pupils, and families

About the School

Mayflower Community Academy is a vibrant and inclusive school at the heart of Plymouth. We are committed to providing a high-quality education that enables every child to achieve their full potential in a safe and nurturing environment.

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 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 402042.

If you believe you can demonstrate the dedication, skills and passion required, we look forward to receiving your application.

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.