Current Vacancies

Are you a strong leader looking for your next role and want to lead a thriving one form entry primary school within a wonderful community in Plymouth? The opportunity to lead St Edward’s has arisen due to the promotion of the current postholder within our Trust and is an exciting role for the right candidate.

St Edward’s serves an established community in Plymouth and this is a unique opportunity to continue to shape the future journey of the school through a commitment to the ongoing flourishing of every child, where high academic ambition is balanced with pastoral care.

The brilliant children at St Edward’s experience a secure curriculum and are well behaved learners. Having the highest aspirations for all pupils in terms of progress, attainment and their wider outcomes will be essential.  You would be well supported by established staff at the school, who bring great expertise to their roles.

There are many opportunities for the right candidate to contribute across the Trust and collaborate with others to deliver the best education to pupils.

At St Christopher’s our approach is to enable our schools to be unique, reflecting the communities and unique contexts within which they are set.  ‘An education as unique as you’ is lived through our approach to schools within our Trust and is also made real for leaders who work within those schools.  As a unique leader, we would nurture and leverage your specialisms and talents.  We would shape the Headship role and any wider opportunities available to you around your unique profile of skills and experiences.   With a collaborative mindset, as a Headteacher of St Edward’s you would play a crucial part in leading the school and Trust into the future.

We welcome applications from current Headteachers or individuals with other senior school leadership experience and a track record of improving provision and outcomes.

Whatever your experience coming into the role, St Christopher’s Trust will support you every step of the way in the next stage of your leadership journey.  As a Headteacher joining our team, you will also have access to a suite of professional development opportunities and the chance to work collaboratively across our network of Headteachers.

We are looking for an individual who will:

• Be a passionate leader, able to positively juggle the demands of a thriving school community
• Further develop the curriculum to inspire all learners
• Develop inclusive practice that removes barriers to learning
• Work through other leaders to impact on staff at all levels
• Desire to lead within a supportive Trust and the desire to play an active part in improving Trust wide priorities.
• Be willing to support and develop our strong Christian ethos

We will offer you:

• A well resourced school with a broad curriculum
• Enthusiastic children with dedicated and committed staff
• A welcoming school community with an excellent range of established local partnerships
• A supportive Trust who will seek to opportunities for you to grow and impact inside and outside of school.
• The opportunity to join an employer with an ambitious people strategy that develops your leadership career, accompanied by a regular coaching or supervision offer
• A thorough induction programme specifically tailored to your needs and experience

• A range of staff benefits.

For those interested in applying for the Headteacher role, a tour of St Edward’s is available.  To book your place please email people@stcmat.org

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Headteacher Recruitment Pack - including Job Description and Person Specification

If you have any queries when applying for this role please contact the People Team (HR) via people@stcmat.org

Online applications need to be completed by 31st March 2025. Interviews will be held on Thursday 24^th & Friday 25^th April 2025.

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

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.

Is being part of the leadership team of a junior school your dream job?

We are looking for a deputy headteacher who has an excellent knowledge of the Key Stage 2 curriculum, able to model effective practice and build relationships with students, staff and parents to improve outcomes for pupils. You will be committed to working with the head teacher and Trust to enable Ladysmith Junior school to become a place where learning is rooted in all that we do whilst utilising our extensive grounds and making each day irresistible! 

As part of St Christophers Trust, a group of community and church schools you will have ample opportunities to network with other likeminded colleagues who are focused on using evidence best practice to improve. You will have access to bespoke leadership programmes and as a large Trust we can enable you to reach your long term career goals.

You will

• Have bundles of passion and enthusiasm a ‘can do’ attitude.

• Have high expectations and be adapt at removing barriers to learning for children whatever their starting point.

• Be able to model great teaching, coach, support and challenge colleagues to be the best they can be.

In return  

• You will be able to access unrivalled professional development and work with other likeminded colleagues and senior leaders across the Trust.

• Be supported to develop and achieve your career aspirations whatever they are.

• You will be part of a network of 4 other Trust schools in the city of Exeter and not be alone in your leadership journey, with support from the wider Trust family of 21 schools spanning Exeter,

  Torbay and Plymouth. 

• Work for a Trust where well-being and workload are taken seriously. 

This is an exciting time for Ladysmith Junior School having recently joined St Christopher’s Trust. 

Visits to the school are encouraged; please contact Emma Harris on 01392 271596 if you wish to make arrangements for a visit on one of the following times:

• Thursday 27th Feb at 2:00 p.m. 

• Monday 3rd March at 9:30 a.m. 

• Tuesday 4th March 2:00 p.m. 

Applications should be submitted by Thursday 13th March 9am.

Interviews W/C 31st March – shortlisted candidates are likely to be visited in their own setting.

Online Application

Person Specification

Job Description

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.

 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

St Matthew’s C of E Primary & Nursery Academy is seeking to appoint an EYFS Phase Lead to support the wider senior leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding teacher who is ready to take the next step in their professional journey or for an existing leader who is excited about the challenge of a larger setting. This role will allow you to make a difference to the provision and development of three classes, one of which you will teach. Our school is two form entry but we are accepting up to 90 pupils for the 25-26 academic year due to high demand. You will also work closely with our Nursery Lead to ensure an enriching EYFS experience for all of our pupils. If you are motivated about developing the Early Years curriculum, raising standards and providing stimulating learning experiences for young minds, we want to hear from you!  

With support from our Assistant Headteacher for EYFS & KS1, you will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership of the reception year group as well as having a role to play in shaping the strategic direction of Early Years in school.  This is an exciting opportunity where you will be able to use your strong pedagogy and philosophy for Early Years, along with your creative flare and zest for learning, to lead our EYFS team towards becoming a beacon of excellence.

As part of St Christopher’s Trust, we can offer a fantastic range of professional development opportunities whatever your career stage and we are looking for leaders that relish a challenge, stand out from the crowd and really want to make a difference.

We offer:

• Wonderful staff and facilities
• A strong track record of career progression
• A good school (Ofsted 2022) with aspirations to become a beacon school.
• A welcoming, nurturing school with a strong ethos and set of values that underpin all that we do
• Children who are happy and motivated to learn and a supportive, welcoming and hardworking staff team
• The opportunity to work in a modern school, with spacious grounds within Plymouth’s Ocean city.

 The successful candidate will:

• Be a proven strong EYFS teacher who has a clear understanding of high-quality teaching, learning and curriculum.
• Have leadership skills that will enable staff to flourish and pupils to reach their potential, underpinned by a strong personal philosophy and clear pedagogical subject knowledge.
• Be happy to support the Church of England ethos of our school through our school values.
• Be dedicated to raising standards and removing barriers to learning for all pupils.
• Have high expectations of themselves and pupils with a positive, can do and proactive nature.
• A commitment to developing an engaging and exciting curriculum based on practical and first-hand learning experiences set within a very strong learning environment.

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.

We welcome visits to our school to find out more. Please contact the office on smpa.office@stcmat.org or telephone 01752 395969.

If you have any issues applying for this role please contact The People Team via people@stcmat.org

Applications need to be completed by 9:00am on Wednesday 26^th March 2025. Interviews will be held on Thursday 3^rd April with visits to successful candidates in their own settings taking place from Monday 31^st March to Wednesday 2^nd April 2025.

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Job Description

Person Specification

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.

St Matthew’s C of E Primary & Nursery Academy is seeking to appoint a KS1 Phase Lead to support the wider Senior Leadership Team. This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding teacher who is ready to take the next step in their professional journey or for an existing leader who is excited about the challenge of a larger setting. This role will allow you to make a difference to the provision and development of four classes, one of which you will teach. If you are motivated about developing our curriculum, raising standards and providing stimulating learning experiences for young minds, we want to hear from you!  

We have a strong track record of supporting our leaders to become the best that they can be with several moving on to become Assistant Heads and Deputy Heads within other Trust schools.

With support from our Assistant Headteacher, you will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership of the phase as well as having a role to play in shaping the strategic direction of Key Stage 1 in our school.  This is an exciting opportunity where you will be able to use your strong pedagogy and philosophy for early education, along with your creative flare and zest for learning, to lead our team towards becoming a beacon of excellence.

As part of St Christopher’s Trust, we can offer a fantastic range of professional development opportunities whatever your career stage and we are looking for leaders that relish a challenge, stand out from the crowd and really want to make a difference.

We offer:

• Wonderful staff and facilities
• A strong track record of career progression
• A good school (Ofsted 2022) with aspirations to become a beacon school.
• A welcoming, nurturing school with a strong ethos and set of values that underpin all that we do
• Children who are happy and motivated to learn and a supportive, welcoming and hardworking staff team
• The opportunity to work in a modern school, with spacious grounds within Plymouth’s Ocean city.

 The successful candidate will:

• Be a proven strong Key Stage 1 teacher who has a clear understanding of high-quality teaching, learning and curriculum.
• Have leadership skills that will enable staff to flourish and pupils to reach their potential, underpinned by a strong personal philosophy and clear pedagogical subject knowledge.
• Be happy to support the Church of England ethos of our school through our school values.
• Be dedicated to raising standards and removing barriers to learning for all pupils.
• Have high expectations of themselves and pupils with a positive, can do and proactive nature.
• A commitment to developing an engaging and exciting curriculum based on practical and first-hand learning experiences set within a very strong learning environment.

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.

We welcome visits to our school to find out more. Please contact the office on smpa.office@stcmat.org or telephone 01752 395969.

If you have any issues applying for this role please contact The People Team via people@stcmat.org

Applications need to be completed by 9:00am on Wednesday 26^th March 2025. Interviews will be held on Thursday 3^rd April with visits to successful candidates in their own settings taking place from Monday 31^st March to Wednesday 2^nd April 2025.

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Job Description

Person Specification

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.

Are you an aspiring leading? Are you ready to take that next step in your career? Ladysmith Junior School is seeking to appoint a year leader to our reshaped leadership team. 

As a class based year lead you will be responsible for the day to day leadership of a three class year group as well as leading a core subject or area across the school. This is an exciting opportunity to take the next steps in year leadership journey through leading a team and impacting on whole school development. This post is Main Scale or UPS and there is the opportunity to progress through the pay scale for successful candidates.

As part of St Christopher’s Trust, which is a mix of community and Church schools, we can offer a range of professional development opportunities, including access to our aspiring leadership programme, bespoke leadership coaching and access to NPQs.  We are looking for leaders that relish a challenge, stand out from the crowd and really want to make a difference. As a large multi academy trust we will be able to support you in achieving your long term career goals and aspirations.

We offer:
•    Children who are happy and motivated to learn and a supportive and welcoming staff team
•    The opportunity to work in a modern purpose built school with extensive grounds, computer suite, music studio and DT cookery room.
•    An exciting role within our growing organisation with opportunities for future career development within our own school and across our family of 21 schools. 

The successful candidate will:
•    Be an excellent class teacher able to model effective practice to others.
•    Be dedicated to raising standards and removing barriers to learning for pupils with the ability to challenge each pupil from whatever their starting point.
•    Have high expectations of themselves and pupils with a positive, can do and proactive na-ture.
•    A commitment to developing an engaging and exciting curriculum based on practical and first hand learning experiences, within and beyond the classroom making the most of our school                   grounds and local learning resources.

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.

Visits to the school are encouraged; please contact Emma Harris on 01392 271596 if you wish to make arrangements for a visit on one of the following times:

•    Monday 3rd March at 2:00 p.m. 
•    Wednesday 5th March at 10am. 

Applications should be submitted by Thursday 13th March 9am

Interviews will be held the w/c 31st March – shortlisted candidates are likely to be visited in their own setting.
 

Online Application

Job Description

Person Specification

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 

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.

Are you a passionate teacher who believes in creating a stimulating, enabling, learning environment? Are you looking for a fresh challenge? Do you want to be part of an ambitious school with a supportive team who work hard to be at the heart of the community they serve? If this sounds like you, make the move to St George’s Primary School.

We are seeking to appoint an experienced EYFS class teacher to cover maternity leave, with experience or an interest in leading English across the school.  Using your strong pedagogy and philosophy, you will skilfully and carefully match learning to children’s developmental needs. Developing a close working partnership with parents and staff will be central to your practice.

St George’s Church of England Primary Academy is a small school with a village feel and a beautiful locality near to the Royal William Yard and Firestone Bay. Our strong Christian Ethos helps to create a warm, calm atmosphere. We pride ourselves on our high achievements in all senses of the word and our child centred incisive approach. The Academy is part of St Christopher’s Trust - a family of 21 Church and Community Schools spanning three local authorities and providing a rich network of collaboration.

If you feel that you are an inspirational teacher who aspires to shape the lives of young people, we welcome you to apply to be part of our hard-working team. In joining St Georges CofE Primary Academy, you will be part of a friendly and welcoming staff team and a supportive community. As a member of staff in a Church of England school, you will be happy to support the Anglican ethos through our school values.

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. Please contact the school office to arrange a date and time on 01752 224863

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If you have any further questions applying for this role, please contact the People Team (HR) via people@stcmat.org  

Job Description

Person Specification

Applications need to be completed by 9am on Friday 21^st March.   Interviews will be held on Monday 31^st March.

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 

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.

Are you ready to make a difference to individual lives, supporting learning and community? We are looking for an individual to work in our amazing school.

As a Teaching Assistant for Ladysmith Junior School in Exeter, you will work under the guidance of teaching staff with an agreed system of supervision, to implement work/care/support programmes in or out of the classroom to enable access to learning for pupils and assist the teachers in the management of pupils.

Ladysmith Junior School is 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. Children are encouraged and given opportunities to achieve their full potential, both academically and personally. The staff at Ladysmith Junior School go above and beyond for the children and families and strive to attain the very highest standards in their academic learning, whilst encouraging their pupils to become aspirational, responsible and creative citizens. 

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate a calm and patient demeanour, who is committed to helping young people achieve their full potential. You will have had previous experience in working with children in a similar setting and be able to effectively communicate with adults and children alike. 
 

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Job Description

Person Specification

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.

Are you an experienced administrator, passionate about customer service and ensuring you deliver the best for your community? Are you ready to take a key role in school administration, supporting a busy Primary School in Axminster?

We are seeking a Senior Pupil Services Officer for two days per week (Thursdays and Fridays), you will share the position with our existing experienced Senior Pupil Services Officer.

You will need to have experience of administration and a customer service mindset, keeping a positive focus when problem solving. You will be an excellent communicator whilst supporting in a wide variety of tasks, including being an expert in our school systems. You will be an integral part of our pupil services teams to give quality administrative support to leaders and teachers in the schools and provide a wonderful welcome to any visitors, providing friendly and efficient support to the staff, pupils, and parent/guardians, being the at the heart of operational activity for our schools.

We offer:

• A welcoming school with a strong ethos and values.
• Children who are happy and motivated to learn.
• An experienced, supportive, and welcoming staff team who genuinely want the best for our pupils.
• A strong commitment to continuing improvement.
• A commitment to your professional development.

If you have any issues applying for this role please contact The People Team via people@stcmat.org

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Job DescriptionPerson Specification

We encourage you to apply for this position as soon as possible.  We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date, in the event of sufficient applications being received. 

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.

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join us at St Leonard's CofE Primary School, in Exeter, which is part of the St Christopher's Multi Academy Trust.

The role is to work full-time with a 5-year-old boy who has an Education Health Care Plan with Communication and Interaction needs, global developmental delay and sensory issues. This means he is mainly non-verbal, requires support with toileting and requires adult supervision at all times. He likes to have people around him with a space and time to focus on activities he likes doing. He has remained in with our Reception children, where the provision currently suits him best. Ideally, you will have had previous experience of working with children with global developmental delay, autism/social communication and sensory processing differences.

St Leonard's CofE Primary School currently has around 610 pupils, set on a large plot, the school benefits from large open spaces for children to engage with learning outdoors, whilst having plenty of space to enjoy break and lunch times with friends. The school has experienced continued growth and success, and is proud to serve the community with links to the local church and charities. The staff at St Leonard's CofE Primary School are a positive, hard-working team, dedicated to being the ‘best that they can be’.

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate a calm and patient demeanour, who is committed to helping young people achieve their full potential and be able to effectively communicate with adults and children alike.

If you have any issues applying for this role please contact The People Team via people@stcmat.org

Applications need to be completed by 9:00am on Monday 3^rd March 2025. Interviews will be held on 7^th March 2025. 

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Person Specification

Job Description

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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.

Are you passionate about helping children ‘be the best they can be?’ Are you enthusiastic about helping child learn through play and hands on experiences? Do you want to work in a happy school that puts children at the heart of all we do?

Then we want to hear from you! We are looking for a compassionate and Key Stage Two Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and hard-working team.

St Leonard's CofE Primary School, in Exeter, is proud to be part of St Christopher's Multi Academy Trust. We are a community school that serves around 600 pupils, set in extensive grounds filled with wide open spaces and woodlands that allow our children to engage in the wonder of outdoor learning.

We have experienced continued growth and success thanks to our dedicated staff.

Your role will be to support the learning and needs of different pupils initially within a Year 6 cohort, supporting children with SEND, assisting classes and running small group activities. You will have had some previous experience in working with children and be able to effectively communicate with adults and children alike, encouraging everyone to be the ‘best that they can be’.

We are also advertising for a After-school Club Play Assistant and applicants may like to consider applying for both roles and they would complement each other.

If you have any issues applying for this role please contact The People Team via people@stcmat.org

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Job Description

Person Specification

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.

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Play Assistant to join our thriving After-School Club, that has over 100 children attend each evening. Your role will involve working under the direction of the ASC Manager to provide a fun, caring and secure environment for the pupils. You will join the team to design engaging activities, provide simple snacks and work to develop good working relationships with children and parents alike.

St Leonard's CofE Primary School currently has approximately 600 pupils, set on a large plot, the school benefits from large open spaces for children to engage with learning outdoors, whilst having plenty of space to enjoy break and lunch times with friends. The school has experienced continued growth and success, and is proud to serve the community with links to the local church and charities. The staff at St Leonard's CofE Primary School are a positive, hard-working team, dedicated to being the ‘best that they can be’.

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate a calm and patient demeanour, who is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our children. You will have good interpersonal skills and a fun approach to inspiring children’s play.

We are also advertising for a Teaching Assistant and applicants may like to consider applying for both roles and they would complement each other.

If you have any issues applying for this role please contact The People Team via people@stcmat.org

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Job Description

Person Specification

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.

Are you passionate about providing children with a safe and structured mealtime where they can eat and play with their friends? If so, St Matthew’s CofE Nursery and Primary School, are looking for a Mealtime Assistant to join their team. We are looking for a caring individual who can lead play, interact with the children and undertake the responsibility of supervising and ensuring the safety of the children at all times.

St Matthew’s Primary and Nursery Academy currently has around 500 pupils, who enjoy their learning in a modern, spacious and well-equipped building and supported by dedicated, caring and driven staff who will stop at nothing to ensure that each and every one of them is enabled to let their light shine. 

To arrange a tour of the school please contact the school on 01752 395969 or via email on SMPA.office@stcmat.org

If you have any issues applying for this role please contact The People Team via people@stcmat.org

Apply NowJob DescriptionPerson Specification

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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.

We are looking for a dedicated and conscientious School Cleaner to support in the maintenance of our loved school building.

Key Purpose and Level of the Role

• Work under the direction of the line manager and day to day manager
• Provide an efficient and effective cleaning service, ensuring the highest hygiene standards and cleanliness for the health, safety and wellbeing of the pupils, staff and other visitors to the academy site.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is hard working, flexible and proactive in keeping our site safe and attractive.
• Can use their own initiative and work independently.
• Is capable of undertaking a role that can be physically demanding.
• Has a good understanding of Health and Safety procedures as they relate to School cleanliness.

This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of St Christopher’s Multi Academy Trust where we draw regularly on the support of dedicated colleagues and directors.   You will join a positive team, who are hard-working, driven and very welcoming.

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Job Description

Person Specification

If you have any queries, please contact people@stcmat.org 

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

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.

Are you ready to make a difference to individual lives, supporting learning and community? We are looking for an individual to work in our amazing school.

As a Teaching Assistant for All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School in Torquay, you will work under the guidance of teaching staff with an agreed system of supervision, to implement work/care/support programmes in or out of the classroom to enable access to learning for pupils and assist the teachers in the management of pupils.

All saints Babbacombe Primary School is led by Mr Pugsley, headteacher where children are encouraged and given opportunities to achieve their full potential, both academically and personally. The staff at All saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School go above and beyond for the children and families and strive to attain the very highest standards in their academic learning, whilst encouraging their pupils to become aspirational, responsible, creative and spiritual citizens.

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate a calm and patient demeanour, who is committed to helping young people achieve their full potential. You will have had previous experience in working with children in a similar setting and be able to effectively communicate with adults and children alike.

 Your completed application form should be submitted by 8:00 on Friday 21^st March 2025.

Online Application

Job Description

Person Specification

Interviews will be on held on Wednesday 26^th March 2025.

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.