Job Description

Teacher (Maternity Cover) - St George's CofE Primary Academy

Location:

St George's Church of England Primary Academy. Admiralty Street, Stonehouse, Plymouth. PL1 3RX

Contract Term:

Full time, Fixed Term until Feb 26 initially

Salary

: MPS

Hours:

32.50

Closing Date:

10th October at 9am

Interview Date

: 15th October 2025

Start Date:

24th November 2025

Benefits

Teachers' Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Tax Free Childcare

Employee Assistance Programme

Are you a passionate teacher who believes in creating a stimulating, enabling, learning environment? Are you looking for a fresh challenge? Do you want to be part of an ambitious school with a supportive team who work hard to be at the heart of the community they serve? If this sounds like you, make the move to St George's Primary School.

We are seeking to appoint an experienced EYFS class teacher to cover maternity leave. Using your strong pedagogy and philosophy, you will skilfully and carefully match learning to children's developmental needs. Developing a close working partnership with parents and staff will be central to your practice.

St George's Church of England Primary Academy is a small school with a village feel and a beautiful locality near to the Royal William Yard and Firestone Bay. Our strong Christian Ethos helps to create a warm, calm atmosphere. We pride ourselves on our high achievements in all senses of the word and our child centred incisive approach. The Academy is part of St Christopher's Trust - a family of 21 Church and Community Schools spanning three local authorities and providing a rich network of collaboration.

If you feel that you are an inspirational teacher who aspires to shape the lives of young people, we welcome you to apply to be part of our hardworking team. In joining St Georges CofE Primary Academy, you will be part of a friendly and welcoming staff team and a supportive community. As a member of staff in a Church of England school, you will be happy to support the Anglican ethos through our school values.

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. Please contact the school office to arrange a date and time on 01752 224863.

Please submit your application via our Face-Ed application portal: https://stcmat.face-ed.co.uk/Vacancies

The details of this vacancy and a link to Face-Ed application portal can be found on our website: www.stchristophersmat.org/work-with-us/current-vacancies

If you have any further questions applying for this role, please contact HR via people@stcmat.org

Applications need to be completed by

9am

on

10th October 2025.

Interviews will be held on 15th October 2025.

Please note it is our process to apply for references for shortlisted applicants and to complete online searches in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, for all shortlisted applicants. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for this post.

Please visit the below website for our Trust policies and our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy:

https://www.stchristophersmat.org/key-information/item/10/trust-policies

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applicants who meet the criteria will be considered for employment, regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age or veteran status.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Contract length: 3 months

Pay: 32,916.00-45,351.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Sick pay
Work Location: In person