Class Teacher

St Germans Primary School, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 5NJ

15 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  1 July 2026 at 7am

• Date listed

  15 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (FTE) 0.8 F.T.E - Actual Salary £26,332 - £36,281 depending on experience - Mainscale

Class Teacher job summary

Our 'Bring It!' vision requires us to ensure our pupils are excited by and fully engaged in their learning and school experience more widely. We support them to use their talents to create positive school memories with their friends that will remain with them for the rest of their lives.

Our aim is to inspire a lifetime of adventure.

As a Church of England Trust, we support its vision for education which is deeply Christian, with Jesus' promise of 'life in all its fullness' at its heart.

St Barnabas Trust is looking to recruit an outstanding teacher to join our team. This an exciting opportunity to work within St Barnabas Multi Academy Trust at St Germans School.

St Germans Primary is a small, village school at the heart of the community. The children and staff are proud of their school and its surroundings. We work hard together to ensure that everyone achieves their full potential, both within the classrooms and during our many outdoor adventures. We make sure that everyone feels included and well supported whilst encouraging our children to become confident and independent individuals, making St Germans an incredibly rewarding place to work.

Our school offers a rich variety of activities both inside and outside the classroom, ensuring that every day is engaging and full of opportunities for growth. We are always taking part in new experiences and creating long-lasting memories - there's always something happening and every day is different.

If you are looking for a school which is full of adventure, provides a warm and friendly environment and encourages children to learn and grow, we would love to hear from you.

We are looking for a teacher who will truly make a difference in children’s lives.

We welcome applications from ECT's and experienced teachers. In return, we offer excellent ongoing professional development and the opportunity to work alongside staff from other schools within the Trust.

This role is 0.8 F.T.E (4 DAYS PER WEEK) working on a fixed term contract until 31st August 2027. Please note: This role is essential and as such we will be interviewing as suitable applicants apply. We reserve the right to close this role early should vacancies be filled before the closing date.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a flourishing village school at the heart of the community which is part of a family of schools in St Barnabas Trust. We are seeking to recruit a highly experienced and enthusiastic teacher. We believe that every member of our school community has important talents to share, nurture and grow. As a proud member of the St Barnabas Multi Academy Trust, our vision is supported with a ‘Bring It!’ approach to all areas of our school life.

We are looking to appoint a teacher who can:

• demonstrate high quality teaching.
• be proactive in supporting our team approach with good interpersonal skills.
• contribute to our Church of England ethos.
• maintain a dynamic, inspirational yet challenging learning environment.
• secure high quality relationships with parents, carers and the wider community.
• demonstrate a desire to ensure that every single child can achieve the best of their ability, through effective differentiation and high-quality teaching.
• Embrace and capitalise on the learning environment outside the four walls of the classroom.

In return, we can offer you:

• a welcoming and friendly team environment within a MAT committed to staff development with well-motivated and enthusiastic children who are eager to learn new skills.
• the opportunity to flourish within a supportive and forward thinking school family.
• Generous local authority pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance programme
• Free eyecare vouchers for DSE users
• Corporate gym membership discount
• Ongoing Training and Development opportunities

St Barnabas Multi Academy Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.

We do not discriminate against staff based on age, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religious or political belief or affiliation, trade union membership, gender, gender reassignment, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, disability, socio-economic background or any other inappropriate distinction or characteristic covered by the Equality Act 2010.

St Barnabas Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. Please be aware that all shortlisted candidates will have an online search conducted as part of the Trust’s due diligence checks in line with KCSIE.

Please be aware that all shortlisted candidates will have an online search conducted as part of the Trust’s due diligence checks in line with KCSIE.

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St Germans Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 55 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Germans Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-germans-primary-school-pl12-5nj

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