Teacher (KS1)

Woodfield Primary and Nursery School are looking for an inspiring, dynamic and hardworking Classroom Teacher, who is highly effective in the planning, teaching and evaluation of learning opportunities. The Classroom Teacher will join a supportive and successful team, committed to excellence, inclusion and high expectations for all. This position will be Key Stage 1.

The successful Classroom Teacher will have vision, energy and passion to provide a creative and invigorating learning environment for all children. We are looking to appoint an outstanding Teacher who prides themselves on delivering exciting learning experiences and has the creativity and determination to drive the school forward.

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

Woodfield Primary and Nursery is a one form entry school, for children between 2 and 12 years old, in the heart of the Whitleigh community.  We have a fantastically committed team of staff who are supportive, compassionate and driven to achieve the very best for the children in our care.   At Woodfield, we use a relational approach in all our provision and practices to ensure that the environment is welcoming, inclusive and that everyone feels valued.  We also have a wonderful outside space that enables us to provide a range of opportunities to enhance the learning.  

The Woodfield Way are the building blocks that represent all the areas that we believe are essential to support children to be successful.  

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.