Current Vacancies

Headteacher, Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School, Exeter 

Salary/Grade L10 -L14 - £62,202-£68,586

New year, new challenge? Ladysmith Infant School are looking for a new headteacher and this is a fantastic and rare opportunity to lead an Infant School in the heart of Exeter. The school is a hidden gem within the city with extensive grounds, dedicated forest school area and the potential to be an amazing place for young learners.

Ladysmith schools joined the highly successful St Christopher’s Trust in October 2024. Since then, the teaching staff have been supported by our Trust’s skilled School Improvement team and have high ambition for pupil standards. 

As a headteacher within our Trust you will not be alone, you will be supported by a rich programme of training and network events. You will able to work with our other 4 schools within Exeter be part of the Trusts wider network of school leaders, giving a wealth of professional development and support. This role also offers opportunities for leaders to work beyond their own school and further their development also.  If you are an experienced senior leader with a collaborative mindset we’d love to work with you.  

We are looking for a lead learner who is:
•    passionate and relentlessly positive, 
•    able to juggle the demands of a thriving school community
•    champions inclusion 

We can offer you:  

• a welcoming school/Trust community
• regular coaching or supervision
• a range of staff benefits - https://www.stchristophersmat.org/work-with-us/why-work-for-st-christophers-trust/our-benefits
• 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

  
If you would like to talk about the role prior to application, please get in touch with sean.millar@stcmat.org, Director of Education

We’d encourage informal visits – please email people@stcmat.org   

Please submit your application via our Face-Ed application portal https://stcmat.face-ed.co.uk/Vacancies 

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

Applications need to be completed by 9am on Wednesday 26th February 2025. Interviews will be held on Wednesday 5th and Thursday 6th March 2025 in Exeter.

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.
 

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Headteacher Recruitment pack 

Do you want to lead a wonderful two form entry primary in a leafy suburb of Exeter? The opportunity to lead St Michael’s in Exeter has arisen as a result of the retirement of the current Headteacher. The school had an Ofsted inspection w/c 10th February 2025 and we are looking for a new leader for the next stage of our journey.

St Michael’s serves an established community in Exeter and this is a unique opportunity to continue to shape the future journey of the school. The brilliant children at St Michael’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 an established Senior Leadership Team at the school, who bring great expertise to their roles.

This is an opportunity that will enable you to lead in one of St Christopher’s largest schools. As such in addition to leading a large and committed staff team, there are many opportunities for the right candidate to contribute across the Trust – through leadership on strategic priorities for improvement and through collaboration with other Heads in the Trust.  

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 Michaels 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 significant senior leadership experience and a track record of improving provision and outcomes. We also welcome discussion with those who would be interested in flexible working arrangements. 

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 Michael’s will take place on the dates in the candidate information pack.

To book your place please email people@stcmat.org

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Headteacher Recruitment Pack (including Job Description and Person Specification)

Please submit your application via our Face-Ed application portal

 https://stcmat.face-ed.co.uk/Vacancies

The details of this vacancy and a link to Face-Ed application portal can be found on our website:

www.stchristophersmat.org/work-with-us/current-vacancies

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 5^th March 2025. Interviews will be held on 12^th and 13^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

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 p.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

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.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Class Teacher to join our friendly and highly committed staff team. Having received an Ofsted outcome of good in all areas last academic year, we are a thriving school which is determined to support our children and community to flourish. If you want to be part of a team which puts children and the community at the heart of all that we do, we would love to hear from you.

The current role would ideally benefit from someone with EYFS or Key Stage 1 experience, but experience across the whole primary age range would be an advantage.

If you want to make a difference, are happy to go the extra mile and have strong subject and pedagogical knowledge, we would love to hear from you. Our school serves a diverse catchment including pupils with a high percentage EAL and pupils from under resourced backgrounds. Our pupils show positive attitudes to leaning and are very well behaved, demonstrating our school values. St Peter’s really is a wonderful place to work where you will have the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children and their families.

At St Peter’s Primary there is a real sense of community between the school, the surrounding area and St Peters Church. A strength of our school is its size: we are a small school with currently 162 children on roll, including a nursery. It means we know all our children and families well and can make sure that we do our best to develop their learning in a happy, safe, secure and values - respecting environment.

Tours of the school are welcome. To arrange a tour please contact spe.admin@stcmat.org or call 01752 667724.

If you have any queries relating to this vacancy, please contact  people@stcmat.org.

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Job Description

Person Specification

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

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 and experienced Class 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 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 ideally looking for a KS1 teacher, but will consider those with experience in other year groups.

We are seeking to appoint an experienced Class Teacher at Upton St James, a wonderful and inclusive school in the Upton area of Torquay. Upton St James is based in a Victorian school building but hold modern, nurturing values and pride ourselves on our strong community links. Our Christian Ethos helps to create a warm, calm atmosphere, whilst priding ourselves on our high achievements. The Academy 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. The Trust will build a package of exceptional continuous professional development around the appointed teacher.

We are looking for a rigorous practitioner to bring learning to life for our pupils in our mixed age classes. You will be experienced and skilful in challenging each pupil, whatever their starting point, using your strong pedagogical practice and philosophy so that every pupil can truly ‘Rise their best!’ The class you will lead will be discussed at interview, based on your knowledge and experience. With high expectations, you will be used to being proactive, as well as collaborating with others. We are looking for the appointed teacher to hold subject leader responsibilities, with the subjects open for discussion at interview.

This is an exciting role that will help shape the future development of the school. In joining Upton, 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 and list any additional subject strengths.

If you would like to arrange a tour of the school, please contact the school directly on 01803 328286.

Your completed application form should be submitted by 3^rd March 2025 9.00am.  Interviews will be held on Tuesday 11^th March 2025

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 a practicing or aspiring SENCO? Then we have a position that will appeal to you:

SENCo and PPA teacher.

Upton St James has a high number of SEN children but is driven to support inclusion. The latest OFSTED report stated that ‘The school has worked hard to encourage pupils to come to school regularly and to provide the pastoral support they need to be able to learn. This has resulted in increased attendance. The school has established effective approaches to the management of pupils’ behaviour. Consequently, pupils’ behaviour both in lessons and around the school is strong.’

Are you a passionate and inclusive Teacher with experience of teaching in most year groups? Do believe in creating a stimulating, enabling, learning environment? Are you able to demonstrate your aspirations as a SENCo in your classroom practice?

Upton St James is an ambitious school with a supportive and strong leadership team and wonderful children. If you are passionate about inclusion and providing a strong relational environment, we want to hear from you!

Upton St James, is a wonderful school in the Upton area of Torquay. Upton St James is based in a Victorian school building but hold modern, nurturing values and pride ourselves on our strong community links.

Our Christian Ethos helps to create a warm, calm atmosphere, whilst priding ourselves on our high achievements. The Academy 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. The Trust will build a package of exceptional continuous professional development and support around the appointed SENCo.

This is an exciting role that will help shape the future development of the school. In joining Upton, you will be part of a friendly and welcoming staff team and a supportive community. As a Church of England school, you will be happy to support the Christian ethos through our school values.

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

If you would like to arrange a tour of the school, please contact the school directly on 01803 328286

Online application

Job Description Class Teacher

Job Description SENCo

Person Specification Class Teacher/SENCo

Your completed application form should be submitted by the 3^rd of March 9.00am.  Interviews will be held on 11^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

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 School in Exeter? 
We are looking for someone with a great customer service mindset who can keep a positive focus when problem solving, is an excellent communicator and who can support a wide variety of tasks. You will be an integral part of our pupil services teams giving quality administrative support to leaders and teachers in the schools and providing a wonderful welcome to any visitors, a friendly and efficient support to the staff, pupils, and parent/guardians, being 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.

In joining Ladysmith Federation, you will be part of a friendly and welcoming staff team and a supportive community. The schools are 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 have any queries applying for this role, please contact HR via people@stcmat.org

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Job Description

Person Specification

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 check is required for all successful candidates. Candidates are encouraged to read our Safeguarding policy before applying.

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. 

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 have a vacancy for a passionate and dedicated EYFS Teaching Assistant to join our inclusive school.  You will have previous experience working with children across the primary age range and be able to effectively communicate with adults and children alike.  We are looking for someone who can work in partnership with the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom, assisting pupils to learn and reach their full potential. An understanding of trauma informed / relational approaches would also be beneficial along with delivering interventions. If you have high expectations and understanding of behaviour of all pupils, experience of delivering interventions for children and can create and maintain a purposeful learning environment, we would welcome your application to be part of our successful and hard-working team.

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

Visits to the school are encouraged, please call the school direct on 07152 224863.

Please visit the link below for information on how to apply:

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Please submit your application via our Face-Ed application portal: https://stcmat.face-ed.co.uk/Vacancies 

The details of this vacancy and a link to Face-Ed application portal can be found on our website: www.stchristophersmat.org/work-with-us/current-vacancies 

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

Level 3 Teaching Assistant - Job Description

Level 3 Teaching Assistant - 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.

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Level 2 SEN Teaching Assistant to join our collaborative academy, which is dedicated to developing our great team, centred around humility and respect. The role will be supporting a small number of SEND pupils for Inclusion Provision in our Eden room, led by our Inclusion Teacher. We are looking for someone who can work across our full age range (2-11) and in particular, someone with experience of/or an interest in working with pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition or other complex communication difficulties. Experience of total communication approaches, Pace and other co-regulation strategies would be an advantage.

At St Peter’s Primary there is a real sense of community between the school, the surrounding area and St Peters Church. A strength of our school is its size: we are a small school with currently 172 children on roll, including a nursery. It means we know all our children and families well and can make sure that we do our best to develop their learning in a happy, safe, secure and values - respecting environment.

In joining St Peters, you will be part of a friendly and welcoming staff team and a supportive community. You will have the opportunity to develop 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.

Tours of the school are welcome. To arrange a tour please contact spe.admin@stcmat.org or call 01752 667724.

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Person Specification 

Job Description 

To apply, please use the link above.  If you have any queries when applying for this vacancy, 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 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.

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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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

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.

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

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.

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.