Lead English Primary Teacher

St Peter’s is situated close to the city centre of Plymouth in Devon. Plymouth is situated between the river Plym to the east and the river Tamar to the west. Plymouth is a vibrant, waterfront city packed full of attractions including a beautiful coastline, Plymouth Hoe and nearby Dartmoor national park. For more information please visit www.visitplymouth.co.uk

St Peter’s CE Primary School is a warm, welcoming and friendly school with an encouraging team of staff and supportive Governing body. We have strong links to our local church and the school is a large part of the local surrounding community.

Lead English Primary Teacher – MPS/UPS + TLR – Permanent. Full time with opportunities for career progression.

We are looking for:

• A creative person who is passionate about English.
• A person who can get the best from our great children having high expectations for accountability and consistency.
• A KS2 Teacher with a record of ‘Outstanding’ classroom practice and at least 3 years UK primary teaching experience.
• Previous experience and a particular strength in teaching English across both key stages.
• An active member of our Senior Leadership Team and be supportive of our Christian ethos.
• A Teacher who can demonstrate best practice in raising standards.

We can offer:

• Leadership opportunities including a CPD programme tailored to the career aspirations of the candidate
• A dedicated team of enthusiastic, hardworking teaching and support staff.
• Happy children.
• Staff who are really clear about our aims and core values.

HMI recently quoted (Dec 2016) that: ‘Senior leaders and governors are taking effective action to tackle the areas requiring improvement identified at the recent section 5 inspection in order to become a good school’.

Closing date: Friday 24th February 2017

St Peter’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. Checks will also be made with previous employers. 

Full time with opportunities for career progression.

www.st-peterscofe.plymouth.sch.uk

Headteacher – Mrs Jan Digweed
Number on roll 168 plus Nursery