Class Teacher

Class Teacher

Ladysmith Junior School, Exeter

Contract Term: Fixed Term Maternity Cover until January 2028

Hours: Full Time

Salary: MPS 1 - 6

Deadline for application: 9am 5th November 2026

Start: January 2027

Interview Date: TBC

Benefits:

Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Cycle to work and Tech and Home Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Are you a passionate Class Teacher who believes in creating a stimulating, enabling, learning environment? Looking for a fresh challenge? Want to be part of our Ladysmith Junior School, with a supportive team and wonderful children. If you are motivated about developing the curriculum, raising standards and providing stimulating learning experiences, we want to hear from you!

We are seeking to appoint someone who is passionate about delivering high quality education and having children’s wellbeing at the heart of everything that they do. You will teach within our thriving Exeter school community, a wonderful and inclusive group of schools who work closely together to meet the needs of our children. The schools are part of the St Christopher’s Trust - a family of 21 Church and Community Schools spanning three local authorities and providing a rich network of collaboration. The Trust will build a package of exceptional continuous professional development, with clear support networks within each school and across the hub, to ensure that the appointed candidate loves coming to work each day!

We are looking for a rigorous and relentless practitioner to bring learning to life for our pupils. You will be determined and skilful in challenging each pupil, whatever their starting point, using your strong pedagogical practice and philosophy, so that every pupil can truly flourish. The ability to work collaboratively with colleagues from across the school and the hub is essential.

This is an exciting role; in joining us, you will be part of a friendly and welcoming staff team and a supportive community. You will develop your teaching and leadership skills in a Trust that has a strong focus on CPD.

When completing an application please ensure you address all aspects of the person specification, listing any additional subject strengths and providing details of how you have gone above and beyond for the children within your care.

If you would like to arrange a tour of our school, please contact [email removed] or call the school on [phone removed].

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, for all shortlisted applicants. 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

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 of race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age or veteran status.