Vacancies

Are you a passionate teacher who believes in creating an enabling learning environment which stimulates our children to be inquisitive and expressive in their play? Are you 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 St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy.

We are seeking a new staff member for our EYFS class where high-quality provision for all is at the heart of what we do. We are looking for someone who has high expectations, creative flare and zest to bring lering to life for our reception pupils. Using your strong pedagogy and philosophy for Early Years, you will skilfully and carefully match learning to children’s developmental needs. Developing a close working partnership with parents and Early Years staff will be central to your practice.

St Matthew’s is a truly wonderful place to work, we are modern, spacious and well equipped, with children that are an absolute delight and an incredibly supportive community. Our staff team is one that is genuinely committed to leaving no stone unturned in order to fulfil our vision that: ‘Each and every child is able to let their light shine’.  You will be joining a highly effective EYFS Team with a strong and very supportive team of leaders across the school. The school is part of the St Christopher’s Trust - a family of 19 Church and Community Schools spanning three local authorities and providing a rich network of collaboration.

In joining St Matthew’s, you will be part of a friendly and welcoming staff team and a supportive community. 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.

A tour of the school has been arranged for after school on 14th November 2023. To book please contact the school on 01752 395969 or SMPA.office@stcmat.org 

We welcome applications from experienced colleagues.

If you have any issues applying for this role please contact HR via hr@stcmat.org

Applications need to be submitted by 9:00am on 24th November 2023. Interviews will be held on 29th November 2023.

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

Person Specification: Teacher-PS.pdf

Job Description: Teacher-JD.pdf

Apply here: https://tinyurl.com/rpv64ma7

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our collaborative academy within our EYFS Team, which is committed to developing our great team, centred around letting your light shine. This is an exciting opportunity to join St Matthew’s, Derriford, part of St Christopher's Multi Academy Trust. As part of your role you will be providing general support as well as working with groups and individuals, assisting the teachers.  You will also carry out some playground duties.

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. 

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 and be able to effectively communicate with adults and children alike.

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

Job Description: TA2-Teaching-Assistant-Level-2-JD-1.pdf

Person Specification: Teaching-Assistant-Level-2-Person-Specification-V2.pdf

Apply here: https://stcmat.face-ed.co.uk/Vacancies/Detail?campaignRef=SCH-SC%27sCOE(P)%20M-0043

If you have any issues applying for this role please contact HR via hr@stcmat.org

Applications need to be completed by 9:00am on 7th December 2023. Interviews will be held on 13th December 2023..

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 are looking for two passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistants to join our collaborative academy within our EYFS Team, which is committed to developing our great team, centred around letting your light shine. This is an exciting opportunity to join St Matthew’s, Derriford, part of St Christopher's Multi Academy Trust. As part of your role, you will be providing general support as well as working 1 to 1 with individual pupils and assisting the teachers.  You will also carry out some playground duties.

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. 

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

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

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

30 hour per week position

24 hour per week position

If you have any issues applying for this role please contact HR via hr@stcmat.org

Applications need to be completed by 9:00am on 21st November 2023 Interviews will be held in the week commencing 27th November 2023.

PLEASE NOTE: The Trust reserves the right to call suitable candidates for interview on receipt of applications prior to the date above, and may close the vacancy early if a successful appointment is made, otherwise we anticipate holding interviews in the week commencing 27th November 2023.

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

24 hour per week job description: TA2-Teaching-Assistant-Level-2-JD-24-hours.pdf

30 hour per week job description: TA2-Teaching-Assistant-Level-2-JD-30-hours.pdf

Person Specification: Teaching-Assistant-Level-2-Person-Specification.pdf