KS1 Class Teacher - St Mary's C of E Primary School (United Schools Federation)
- Plymouth, Devon
- Full Time
- Main Pay Scale / Upper Pay Scale

The governors at St Mary’s school are seeking to appoint a 0.8 FTE, year 1 / 2 Class Teacher, to cover Maternity Absence for approximately one year. We would love for the new staff member to start on Monday 23rd November 2026, (pending satisfactory pre-employment checks), however there could be some flexibility to commence in January 2027 for the right candidate.
Applications are welcome from all teachers who are confident in their ability to ensure that the children continue making excellent progress and achieve their full potential. We are seeking professionals of superb quality, who can continue and improve on the excellent work already achieved. ECTs and teachers early in their career are welcome to apply.
Our whole team is motivated, hard-working and dedicated. We value a new colleague who is passionate about learning, highly organised, with a great sense of humour, who will participate fully in school life and commit to raising standards. We are proud of our school and would welcome visits from candidates. Please telephone to arrange a mutually convenient appointment via the school office – 01752 880436.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This role requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
Online searches may be done as part of pre-recruitment checks.
Please visit the school website to view our safeguarding policy.
Salary
Your salary will be paid in accordance with the latest School Teacher’s Pay and Conditions Document. The salary will be payable on the Main Pay Scale / Upper Pay Scale according to qualifications and experience, in line with Professional Standards for Teachers, subject to statutory deductions in respect of superannuation, tax and national insurance.
To Apply
All applications must be on DCC (Teacher) Application forms, (specifying post applied for).
Applications should be sent to Head of School, St Marys C of E Primary School, Elliots Hill, Brixton, Plymouth, Devon, PL8 2AG.
Electronic applications may be emailed to applications@st-michaels-pri.devon.sch.uk and will be acknowledged.
The closing date for applications is Noon on Monday 19th October 2026.
If you have not heard that you have been invited to interview by 22nd October 2026 then please assume that you have not been successful in your application for interview.
Interview Date: Thursday 22nd October 2026. You will be informed by email if selected for interview.
Job Details
- OrganisationDevon County Schools
- Work LocationPlymouthDevon
- Work Postcode
PL8 2AG
- Reference
AC7083
- Occupational GroupTeaching - Primary & Early Years
- Salary Details
Main Pay Scale / Upper Pay Scale
- Job TermFixed
- Appointment TypeFull Time
- Hours
26 hours per week, 39 weeks per annum
- Closing Date
18/10/2026
- DBS Check Required
Yes
