Teacher
| Posting date: | 27 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 April 2026 |
| Location: | Plymouth, Devon, PL4 7HW |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | a3b34636-4364-44bf-a650-940db45b7274 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Responsible to: Headteacher / Deputy Headteacher / Phase Leader
Purpose of the Job
To carry out the professional duties of a teacher as set out in the STPCD, having due regard to the Teacher Standards, and to promote the learning, progress, and wellbeing of all pupils in the class.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
1. Teaching and Learning
• Plan and teach high-quality lessons that meet the needs of all pupils.
• Deliver the National Curriculum and school curriculum effectively.
• Set clear learning objectives and assess, record and report on pupil progress.
• Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils, including those with SEND, EAL, or higher attainment.
• Maintain a stimulating and safe learning environment.
Teachers must carry out duties relating to the education of pupils, including planning, teaching, assessing and reporting.
2. Planning, Preparation and Assessment (PPA)
• Undertake planning, preparation and assessment of pupils’ work.
• Use assessment to inform future teaching.
• Participate in moderation and standardisation activities.
Teachers are entitled to reasonable periods of PPA time, amounting to not less than 10% of timetabled teaching time.
3. Behaviour and Safeguarding
• Maintain high standards of behaviour in accordance with the school policy.
• Promote pupils’ safety and wellbeing at all times.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and report concerns immediately.
• Support the school’s duty of care to all pupils.
Teachers must safeguard pupils’ wellbeing and maintain good order and discipline.
4. Professional Responsibilities
• Participate in staff meetings, INSET, and professional development.
• Contribute to curriculum development and school improvement.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and external agencies.
• Undertake reasonable additional duties as directed by the Headteacher.
Teachers may be required to undertake reasonable duties within the 1265 hours of directed time.
5. Working Time
• Teachers must be available for work for 195 days per year, of which 190 days involve teaching pupils.
• Directed time must not exceed 1265 hours per year, allocated reasonably by the Headteacher.
• Additional time may be required to fulfil professional duties.
These limits are defined in the STPCD working time provisions.
6. Additional Responsibilities
A class teacher may also:
• Lead a subject or area of responsibility.
• Support extracurricular activities.
• Attend parents’ evenings and school events.
• Mentor trainee teachers or ECTs.
Additional responsibilities may attract TLR payments where applicable.
7. General
The postholder will:
• Support the ethos, vision and values of the school.
• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Follow all school policies and procedures.
• Carry out duties in accordance with statutory guidance and the STPCD.
What the school offers its staff
Metal health daysCPD
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of the shortlisting process, the school will undertake an online search on applicants. A DBS disclosure is required for this post.
Responsible to: Headteacher / Deputy Headteacher / Phase Leader
Purpose of the Job
To carry out the professional duties of a teacher as set out in the STPCD, having due regard to the Teacher Standards, and to promote the learning, progress, and wellbeing of all pupils in the class.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
1. Teaching and Learning
• Plan and teach high-quality lessons that meet the needs of all pupils.
• Deliver the National Curriculum and school curriculum effectively.
• Set clear learning objectives and assess, record and report on pupil progress.
• Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils, including those with SEND, EAL, or higher attainment.
• Maintain a stimulating and safe learning environment.
Teachers must carry out duties relating to the education of pupils, including planning, teaching, assessing and reporting.
2. Planning, Preparation and Assessment (PPA)
• Undertake planning, preparation and assessment of pupils’ work.
• Use assessment to inform future teaching.
• Participate in moderation and standardisation activities.
Teachers are entitled to reasonable periods of PPA time, amounting to not less than 10% of timetabled teaching time.
3. Behaviour and Safeguarding
• Maintain high standards of behaviour in accordance with the school policy.
• Promote pupils’ safety and wellbeing at all times.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and report concerns immediately.
• Support the school’s duty of care to all pupils.
Teachers must safeguard pupils’ wellbeing and maintain good order and discipline.
4. Professional Responsibilities
• Participate in staff meetings, INSET, and professional development.
• Contribute to curriculum development and school improvement.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and external agencies.
• Undertake reasonable additional duties as directed by the Headteacher.
Teachers may be required to undertake reasonable duties within the 1265 hours of directed time.
5. Working Time
• Teachers must be available for work for 195 days per year, of which 190 days involve teaching pupils.
• Directed time must not exceed 1265 hours per year, allocated reasonably by the Headteacher.
• Additional time may be required to fulfil professional duties.
These limits are defined in the STPCD working time provisions.
6. Additional Responsibilities
A class teacher may also:
• Lead a subject or area of responsibility.
• Support extracurricular activities.
• Attend parents’ evenings and school events.
• Mentor trainee teachers or ECTs.
Additional responsibilities may attract TLR payments where applicable.
7. General
The postholder will:
• Support the ethos, vision and values of the school.
• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Follow all school policies and procedures.
• Carry out duties in accordance with statutory guidance and the STPCD.
What the school offers its staff
Metal health daysCPD
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of the shortlisting process, the school will undertake an online search on applicants. A DBS disclosure is required for this post.