Class Teacher (Year Lead) - Ladysmith Junior School (St Christopher's Multi Academy Trust)
- Exeter, Devon
- Full Time
- : MPS (MPS with accelerated progression up the pay spine considered for the right candidate)
Ideally commencing in September 2026.
Are you an aspiring leader? Are you ready to take that next step in your career?
Ladysmith Junior School is a vibrant, diverse, and community‑centred school on a rapidly improving trajectory. We are seeking a committed, inspirational, and knowledgeable teacher to join our team as a Year Lead. The successful candidate will bring strong organisational and communication skills, along with a drive to develop both themselves and those around them.
At the heart of this role is a commitment to raising standards for all children. You will champion our belief that every child should be at the centre of what we do, ensuring high‑quality teaching and learning that raises outcomes and opens doors to lifelong opportunities.
This is an exciting opportunity to take a leading role in shaping the ongoing development of our school and championing ‘The Ladysmith Way’.
Visits are warmly encouraged so you can truly experience the ethos, energy, and warmth of our school.
As a class based year lead you will be responsible for the day to day leadership of a three class year group as well as leading a core subject or area across the school. This is an exciting opportunity to take the next steps in year leadership journey through leading a team and impacting on whole school development. This post is Main Scale or UPS and there is the opportunity to progress through the pay scale for successful candidates.
As part of St Christopher’s Trust, which is a mix of community and Church schools, we can offer a range of professional development opportunities, including access to our aspiring leadership programme, bespoke leadership coaching and access to NPQs. We are looking for leaders that relish a challenge, stand out from the crowd and really want to make a difference. As a large multi academy trust we will be able to support you in achieving your long term career goals and aspirations.
We offer:
• Children who are happy and motivated to learn and a supportive and welcoming staff team
• The opportunity to work in a modern purpose built school with extensive grounds, computer suite, music studio and DT cookery room.
• An exciting role within our growing organisation with opportunities for future career development within our own school and across our family of 21 schools.
The successful candidate will:
• Be an excellent class teacher able to model effective practice to others.
• Be dedicated to raising standards and removing barriers to learning for pupils with the ability to challenge each pupil from whatever their starting point.
• Have high expectations of themselves and pupils with a positive, can do and proactive nature.
• A commitment to developing an engaging and exciting curriculum based on practical and first hand learning experiences, within and beyond the classroom making the most of our school grounds and local learning resources.
Our commitment to EDI
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
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.
Visits to the school are encouraged; please contact Emma Harris via email to people@stcmat.org if you wish to make arrangements for a visit. Tours are available on Monday 9th March at 9.30am and 2.45pm and on Thursday 12th March at 9.30am.
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
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.
Please visit this link for information on how to apply, Current Vacancies - St Christopher's Multi Academy Trust.
Applications should be submitted by 9am on Tuesday 17th March.
Interviews will be held on Thursday 26th March – shortlisted candidates may be visited in their own setting.
Job Details
- OrganisationOther Organisations
- Work LocationExeterDevon
- Work Postcode
EX1 2PT
- Reference
JS07993
- Occupational GroupTeaching - Primary & Early Years
- Salary Details
: MPS (MPS with accelerated progression up the pay spine considered for the right candidate)
- Job TermPermanent
- Appointment TypeFull Time
- Hours
- Closing Date
17/03/2026
- DBS Check Required
Yes