Class Teacher

Chacewater Community Primary School, Truro, Cornwall, TR4 8PZ

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  TBC

• Closing date

  18 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  2 March 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: 1.0 FTE
• Contract type: Fixed term - TBC - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: M1 - M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

Chacewater School is a friendly, vibrant and inclusive primary school at the heart of its community. We are proud of our caring ethos, our high expectations, and the strong relationships we build with children and families. As our school continues to grow and thrive, we are looking for an excellent Key Stage 2 class teacher to join our team for a period of maternity leave (start date to be confirmed).

About the role

We are seeking a teacher who can bring energy, creativity and commitment to our Key Stage 2 team. You will be responsible for delivering high‑quality teaching and learning, fostering a positive classroom environment, and ensuring every child feels valued and supported.

What we’re looking for:

· A skilled and reflective practitioner with strong knowledge of the KS2 curriculum

· Someone who builds positive relationships and communicates well with pupils, colleagues and families

· A teacher who is passionate about inclusive practice and helping every child succeed

· A team player who contributes to the wider life of the school

· Enthusiasm, warmth and a genuine love of teaching

What we offer:

· A welcoming, supportive and collaborative staff team

· Children who are enthusiastic, curious and eager to learn

· A school culture that values creativity, wellbeing and professional growth

· Opportunities to contribute to a successful and forward‑thinking school community

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 - 991 KB (opens in new tab)

About Chacewater Community Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 194 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Chacewater Community Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@tpacademytrust.org
• Phone number: 01872 560302
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/chacewater-community-primary-school

https://www.chacewater.cornwall.sch.uk/web/curriculum/12669

Arranging a visit to Chacewater Community Primary School

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

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