Class Teacher

Alverton Primary School, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 4QD

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  13 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  29 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday to Friday 1.0 FTE
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M1 - UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

Alverton School are looking to appoint a full time, experienced teacher to work in Key Stage 2. This role will begin on 1st September 2026 and is offered as a permanent position.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our successful, hard-working and friendly team who want to give the children the very best learning experience that they can.

About You:

The successful applicants will be employed in Key Stage 2. The applicants must:

have a positive track record for pupil progress;

have a track record of excellence in their classroom practice;

have an understanding of current pedagogy;

be able to evidence classroom management skills;

have a proven ability to work as part of a team;

maintain, form and develop strong professional relationships within our learning community;

show a high level of commitment to, and enthusiasm for, the role;

have energy, flexibility and drive;

have high expectations for themselves and their pupils.

When writing your application please refer to the essential and desirable criteria detailed in the job specification. Applications from experienced teachers are very welcome and experience of teaching in Year 6 would be an advantage.

Visits are welcomed on Tuesday 5th May at 1.15pm or Thursday 7th May at 4pm. Please telephone the school office in advance on 01736 364087 or email our secretary at alverton@tpacademytrust.org if you would like to visit.

Alverton Primary School is committed to safeguarding children and young people and the successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. The school takes its safeguarding responsibilities very seriously and our expectation is that any adults working in our school or nursery adhere to our expectations and procedures regarding safeguarding.

Please see our website http://www.alverton.org.uk for details about our school. Our Child Protection Policy, which includes Safer Recruitment, is included in the Policies section under the Key Information heading.

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

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.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Job Description and Person Specification.pdf - 1020 KB (opens in new tab)

About Alverton Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 384 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Alverton Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@tpacademytrust.org
• Phone number: 01736 364087
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/alverton-primary-school-penzance

http://www.alverton.org.uk/web/our_vision_values_and_aims/85048

Arranging a visit to Alverton Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@tpacademytrust.org.

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