Class Teacher
Goonhavern Primary School, Truro, Cornwall, TR4 9QD14 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
15 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
1 May 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: 1.0 FTE
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- M1 - M6
What skills and experience we're looking for
Truro and Penwith Academy Trust, together with the Local Monitoring Committee of Goonhavern Primary School, are seeking to appoint a skilled, enthusiastic and reflective Upper Key Stage 2 teacher to join our one-form-entry village school.
Goonhavern Primary is a welcoming, inclusive school at the heart of a supportive community. Our children are curious, caring and keen to do well, and they benefit from spacious grounds, purposeful classrooms and a committed staff team who work together with a shared sense of pride and ambition for every pupil.
We are looking for a teacher who builds strong, respectful relationships and who combines warmth with clear expectations. The successful candidate will create a calm, purposeful learning environment where pupils are motivated to work hard, take responsibility for their learning and strive for their very best. In Upper Key Stage 2, this includes a secure focus on strong progress, high-quality teaching and effective preparation for the next stage of education.
We value teachers who care deeply about children as individuals, while also having a sharp focus on standards, consistency and high-quality outcomes. You will be well supported by a collaborative team who believe that high expectations and kindness go hand in hand, and who are committed to providing rich, memorable learning experiences that build confidence, resilience and independence.
This role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference for our pupils, to contribute to a dedicated and supportive staff team, and to work in a school where ambition, care and community are central to everything we do.
About You:
You will be a warm, confident and reflective teacher who places positive relationships at the heart of your practice. You understand that strong, consistent routines and clear expectations are key to creating a calm, purposeful learning environment where children feel safe, valued and ready to challenge themselves.
You will bring a collaborative and solution-focused approach, working effectively with colleagues, families and pupils to support every child to succeed. You will model high expectations for behaviour, learning and presentation, balancing ambition with kindness, empathy and encouragement.
You will value academic rigour alongside rich and engaging learning experiences, recognising the importance of building curiosity, independence and resilience — particularly as pupils prepare for the next stage of their education. You will inspire children to take pride in their work, their achievements and their contribution to school life.
You will quickly become an active member of our school community, communicating openly, celebrating successes and contributing positively to ongoing reflection and improvement. Above all, you will believe wholeheartedly in the potential of every child and be committed to helping them feel confident, motivated and proud of who they are and what they can achieve.
What the school offers its staff
Working for TPAT and Benefits
‘The Trust that Schools want to join’ Ofsted - 2019
We are an inclusive and progressive Trust and believe that all children and young people should have the best possible life chances. If you share this belief, we would love you to work with us.
We care about our staff and value their skills, contribution and expertise. Our commitment to growing great people means that we support staff in their own professional growth and development and empower them through support and career opportunities. Whether you choose to work in one of our schools, or are based in our central team, you will thrive in a stimulating, friendly and diverse environment that nurtures talent and celebrates success.
If you choose to work for us, you will receive:
- A competitive salary
- National terms and conditions of employment and access to either Teachers Pension or Local Government Pension Schemes
- Cycle to work scheme
- Eye voucher scheme
- Access to CPD and career pathways to further develop your career
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which provides employees with free confidential advice and support on a variety of personal, family or workplace issueshhtps://www.employeeassistance.org.uk/
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Goonhavern Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 221 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Goonhavern Primary School website
- Email address
- recruitment@tpacademytrust.org
- Phone number
- 01872 573311
At Goonhavern Primary School, we pledge to:
Nurture children to be mentally and physically healthy;
Teach children the school’s core values, equipping them to thrive now and in the future;
Deliver excellent teaching, supporting each individual child to reach their full potential.
Arranging a visit to Goonhavern Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@tpacademytrust.org.
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