Year 3 Teacher

Hours: 0.4 Fixed Term

Salary: MPS 1-6

Eggbuckland Vale Primary School, part of Connect Academy Trust, is looking to appoint a highly motivated, outstanding primary practitioner for February 2026. Eggbuckland Vale is a happy and inclusive two-form entry school in Plymouth with a very popular onsite nursery and a specialist provision for children who are deaf. Ofsted judged the school as Outstanding in all areas in January 2025.

This post would be suitable for a teacher with several years’ experience who is looking to take the next step in their career path and personal development.

We are looking for a class teacher who:

• has the resolve and enthusiasm to make a real difference to the lives of pupils.
• has teaching experience in Key Stage 2.
• has high expectations of pupils’ achievement and behaviour.
• can work effectively as part of a team.
• is flexible, resilient and adapts quickly to change.
• has a commitment to nurturing and valuing pupils.
• has experience of teaching children with additional needs.
• understands the importance of working in partnership with parents and carers.
• has a thorough understanding and commitment to safeguarding all members of the school community.

Teaching posts at our school rarely arise. This is an exciting opportunity in which we can offer:

• a highly supportive work environment.
• the chance to be part of a positive team with a solution focussed approach.
• training and development opportunities within the school and across the trust.
• the opportunity to be part of a values-based and ambitious trust of 8 primary schools.
• an employee assistance programme for free and confidential advice and support.

If you are interested in this post, please take the time to visit our school. The successful candidate will feel passionate about our school and will fully buy into our ethos and commitment.

Application forms are available from the school and Connect website.www.eggbucklandvale.plymouth.sch.uk

Closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday 17th November 2025.

Interviews will take place during the week beginning 24th November 2025.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required to be undertaken