Classroom Teacher

Mount Street Primary School are looking for an inspiring, dynamic and hardworking Classroom Teacher, to support Teaching cover in KS1 and to support inclusion across the School.

We are seeking a Teacher who is highly effective in the planning, teaching and evaluation of learning opportunities, and will join a supportive and successful team, committed to excellence, inclusion and high expectations for all.

The postholder will dedicate 0.3 FTE of their 0.4 contract to supporting inclusion across the school, working closely with the SENCo, senior leaders, staff, pupils and families to ensure that all children are able to access high-quality learning and make strong progress. The remaining 0.1 FTE will be allocated to an agreed teaching responsibility, covering PPA and release time for an ECT in KS1.

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

Mount Street Primary School is a one form entry school, located at the heart of Plymouth.

Mount Street is an inclusive school and a school of sanctuary, where everyone is valued, we are proud of the community spirit that exists, and of how everyone involved in our school works together to create and maintain a broad and balanced curriculum that caters for the needs of our children.

If you feel that you have the skills and attributes that would bring additional strengths to our team to ensure that children are ready to learn, aim high and achieve success we would love to hear from you.

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.