Current Vacancies

We are seeking an inspiring leader to bring our vision to life, shape our schools’ future and ensure every pupil receives an exceptional education to live full lives in flourishing communities.

As Chief Executive Officer, you will provide strategic leadership to ensure the highest standards in education and sustainable financial performance across St Christopher’s Trust. You will bring our vision to life, shaping the future of our schools and enabling every pupil to receive an exceptional educational experience.

You will drive the Trust’s strategic development and delivery, ensuring alignment with its vision and values. You will champion continuous improvement, support growth, build leadership capacity across the Trust and promote a culture of innovation.

With a strong focus on governance, compliance and financial sustainability, you will collaborate with the Board of Directors and key external stakeholders. You will also act as the Trust’s primary spokesperson, ensuring effective communication and engagement with communities, parents and partners.

The successful candidate will be an inspiring leader with a proven track record in leadership within an educational or similar environment. You will have the ability to drive change and uphold the values and ethos of a Church of England Multi Academy Trust.

To apply for the position please click on the link  St Christopher's trust

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.

Are you a practising or aspiring SENDCo?  Would you like to make a difference to SEND provision in our school, then we have a position for you:

If you are someone who can demonstrate a calm and patient demeanour, who is committed to helping young people achieve their full potential then we would be really interested in hearing from you.  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.  We are seeking a part time SENDCo to be part of an ambitious school, with a supportive team in a fantastic location where high-quality provision for all is at the heart of what we do.

St Edward’s is a truly wonderful place to work our children are an absolute delight and we have an incredibly supportive community. The family ethos of our school is second to none and this is frequently commented on by parents and visitors to St Edward’s.  Our staff team is dedicated and committed to developing the knowledge, skills, attitudes and understanding which will enable our children to enjoy learning, achieve success and to feel contented and fulfilled across the curriculum.  We ensure, within their journey at our school, that our children are curious, learn about and have confidence in themselves as learners where they are encouraged to hold high aspirations for their future.

In joining St Edward’s, you will be part of a friendly and welcoming staff team and a supportive community. The 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.  You will have the opportunity to develop your teaching skills in an environment that has a strong focus on CPD whatever career stage you are at. As a Church of England school, you will be happy to support the Anglican ethos through our school values of Love, kindness, courage, and respect.

If you are interested in applying for this role and would like a tour of the school, please contact the school office on 01752 705130 to arrange a convenient time. When completing an application please ensure you address all aspects of the person specification.

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

Applications need to be completed by 9:00am on 3^rd April Interviews will be held on the 29^th April 2025.

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.

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. We currently have tours booked for Thursday 20^th March at 4:30pm, Tuesday 1st April at 4.30pm and Wednesday 23rd April at 5pm. To book onto these tours 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 28^th April 2025. Interviews will be held on 6^th May 2025 with visits to successful candidates in their own settings taking place from 29^th April until 2^nd May.

Apply Now

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. We currently have tours booked for Thursday 20^th March at 4:30pm, Tuesday 1st April at 4.30pm and Wednesday 23rd April at 5pm. To book onto these tours 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 28^th April 2025. Interviews will be held on 6^th May 2025 with visits to successful candidates in their own settings taking place from 29^th April until 2^nd May.

Apply Now

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 ready to take that next step in your career or already a strong leader looking to take on a new challenge? We are seeking to appoint an Early Years Leader with exceptional Early Years knowledge who will take charge of our Reception classes at St Michael’s and take a strategic development of the Early Years.  You will be able to flourish as both a practitioner and a leader with a supportive team around you and within a positive environment.

Joining our Senior Leadership Team and receiving support from our Deputy and Headteacher, you will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership of the Early Years as well as having a role to play in shaping the strategic direction of Early Years in our 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 become 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:

• Supportive staff and an experienced team
• A supportive community of parents
• Children who are happy and motivated to learn and a supportive, welcoming and hardworking staff team
• A strong track record of career progression
• A good school (Ofsted 2025) 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 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.

Apply Here

Person Specification

Job Description

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.

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

Applications need to be completed by 9:00am on Monday 28^th April Interviews will be held on Tuesday 6^th May 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.

Are you a passionate teacher who believes in creating a stimulating, enabling, learning environment? Looking for a fresh challenge? Want to be part of an ambitious school with a supportive team in a fantastic location? If this sounds like you, make the move to Old Priory Junior Academy. 

Old Priory Junior Academy is a well-regarded school situated in Plympton, Plymouth. We are a popular school because of our high expectations and because our school values underpin all that we do. Our core value is love and we aim to show that in everything that we do in our school: in our lives as teachers; in our relationships with the children and their families; and in our determination to provide the best learning and pastoral experiences for all of our children. The school 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.

We are looking for a rigorous practitioner with a creative flare and zest to bring learning to life for all our pupils. You will be experienced and skilful in challenging each pupil, whatever their starting point, using your strong pedagogical practice and philosophy, which underpins your approach to teaching. You will be used to working in positive and proactive ways, as well as collaborating with others, to drive high expectations, supporting the overall school improvement.

In joining Old Priory Junior Academy, you will be part of a friendly and welcoming staff team and a supportive community. You will have the opportunity to develop your teaching and leadership skills in an environment that has a strong focus on CPD whatever career stage you are at.

If you would like a tour of the school please call the school office on 01752 338199. 

When completing an application please ensure you address all aspects of the person specification and list any additional subject strengths.

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 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.