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Year Three Teacher - Fixed Term 0.6 FTE (MPS1-6) to cover maternity leave

Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School, Plymouth, South West

£34,069.00 Annually (FTE)

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About the job

We are looking for an excellent and inspirational teacher to join our dedicated staff in the Spring Term 2027, to teach in Year Three.

The successful candidate will:

Plan and deliver engaging, high-quality lessons across the primary curriculum.

Set clear, ambitious targets based on pupils’ prior attainment.

Provide a high quality, inclusive education for all learners.

Have a clear understanding of assessment for learning.

Contribute to wider school life, including extracurricular activities.

Demonstrate a commitment to providing all children with the opportunity to succeed through the delivery of an engaging curriculum.

Be sympathetic with our Christian ethos and able to live out our strong Christian vision through their work in school.

Uphold school policies, including safeguarding and data protection.

Have high expectations of behaviour and a commitment for excellence in teaching, learning and assessment.

Have strong inter-personal skills to establish positive relationships within the school community and be an excellent team player.

We will offer you:

A supportive and inclusive school community where staff feel looked after and morale is high.

A hard working, positive team who are dedicated to improving the lives of children through the quality of children’s experiences and the curriculum offer.

Opportunities for high-quality continued professional development.

The opportunity to work with pupils who are enthusiastic, caring and demonstrate excellent attitudes towards their learning.

Person specification:

Essential

Have experience teaching in Key Stage Two

Demonstrate excellent teaching skills and a passion for learning

Have secure knowledge of the primary curriculum

Have strong behaviour management skills, using a positive approach

Are committed to inclusion and removing barriers to achievement
Highly effective in the planning, teaching and assessment of all lessons
Able to maintain positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and parents
Rigorous in ensuring all pupils make good progress

The ability to join a team and contribute to whole school development

A good understanding of safeguarding

Desirable

A proven track record of raising standards

The ability to lead a subject throughout the school

Practising Christian

Application Closing Date: 2 November 2026 at noon Interview Date: 12 November 2026

About Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School

Type of school
Voluntary aided school, Church of England
Phase
Primary
Ages
4 to 11
Pupils
416 (room for 420)
Free school meals
15.1% of pupils
Local authority
Devon
Address
School Drive, Plymouth, PL6 7JW

Last inspected by Ofsted on 31 October 2023, before report cards were introduced. Read the report

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