[260422A] Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Drake Primary Academy, Reach South Academy Trust is seeking to appoint an exceptional Class Teacher to join the School in September 2026. Post: Class Teacher Location: Drake Primary Academy, Plymouth, PL2 2EN FTE Salary Range: MPS 1 to UPS 3; £32,916 rising to a maximum of £51,047 per annum Actual Annual Salary: 0.6 FTE, £19,749 - £30,628 Contract Type: Fixed Term, until August 2027 Part Time Contract Hours: 19.5 per week, 3 days per week About the role Drake Primary Academy is looking for candidates who have a passion and desire to accelerate the progress and raise the achievement of all our children. About the successful candidate As an outstanding teacher, you’ll be able to demonstrate that your teaching has directly impacted on outcomes for pupils. You’ll also be extremely well organised, have excellent subject knowledge, and be an excellent communicator. This role would ideally suit an experienced candidate, however applications from outstanding teachers at an early career stage would also be welcomed. We are looking for a practitioner with the following qualities and experience: An outstanding and dynamic teacher with the ability to inspire our learners, have high expectations and secure high quality outcomes. Highly organised with effective communication skills when working with both children and adults Keen to work flexibly and collaboratively in a wider team, being adaptable to new practices Committed to inclusive education and raising standards for all, with a very good understanding of SEN provision and best practice Ability to offer a subject of area of expertise to lead across school - it is important that you state your area(s) of curriculum strength in your application About the School Welcome to Drake Primary Academy’s. We pride ourselves on being a warm and friendly school that welcomes visitors and actively encourages a partnership with parents. Indeed OFSTEd noted that ‘staff go the extra mile to help pupils- whenever they need it.’ We strive to provide a high quality creative and engaging education within a caring and happy environment where our children thrive. About the Trust Reach South is a young and developing Trust which operates across the South West of England with the aim of delivering all through 3-19 education. We operate 16 academies in Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire. We are building this Trust on a clear set of values, behaviours and curriculum principles. At the heart of those values and principles is a belief in our young people and a determination to support them to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes to become the successful citizens for today and all of their tomorrows. Our core business is delivering exceptional education for children and young people with a mission to help all pupils aspire to achieve beyond the expectations that others put on them. We do this through the development of a talented and committed workforce. In order to del