0.2FTE Classroom Teacher

Pensilva Primary School, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 5PG

9 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  12 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  3 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term - 12 months
• Pay scale: Main scale based on experience

What skills and experience we're looking for

At Pensilva, children are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud of our strong relationships, where every child feels safe, valued and inspired to develop a lifelong love of learning. Guided by our core values of To Live, To Love and To Learn, we place equal importance on wellbeing, belonging and academic success. Our approach is shaped by our Pensilva POWERs: Partnership, Openness, Wonder, Exploration and Resilience. These underpin both our curriculum and personal development offer.

We are looking for a teacher who:
- Builds positive, meaningful relationships with children
- Inspires curiosity and a love of learning, particularly within KS2
- Embraces our inclusive, community-focused ethos
- Values collaboration with colleagues, families and the wider village

What the school offers its staff

This is a wonderful opportunity to become part of a supportive and forward-thinking school where relationships, wellbeing and ambition sit side by side. We warmly welcome visits to the school and would be delighted to speak with prospective applicants — please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Pensilva Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 101 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Pensilva Primary School website
• Email address: head@pensilva.cornwall.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01579 362546
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/pensilva-primary-school

 Pensilva Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic and nurturing KS2 teacher to join our warm and welcoming village school community for a 12-month fixed-term contract (0.2 FTE) from September 2026. Set in a beautiful location on the edge of Bodmin Moor, our school offers a rich, creative curriculum with opportunities for outdoor learning and exploration. We are a close-knit team who truly believe that working together makes a difference. 

Arranging a visit to Pensilva Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email head@pensilva.cornwall.sch.uk.

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