Key Stage One Teacher

Kilkhampton Junior and Infant School, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 9QU

20 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  20 April 2026

• Closing date

  2 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  13 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - Two terms (Summer and Autumn 2026) - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Full-time equivalent salary: M1-M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Key Stage One teacher to cover maternity leave from April 2026 for two terms. Our school motto is ‘Be the Best You Can Be’ and we are looking for a committed, friendly teacher who will help our children meet their potential and to be the best they can be.

Teaching in a Key Stage 1 class of mixed Year One and Two pupils, we are looking for a flexible practitioner who would be interested in inspiring our fabulous children in their learning. Experience in teaching phonics and including and differentiating the curriculum for children with additional needs would be an advantage.

The successful candidate will be:

• An inspirational and reflective practitioner who is passionate about children’s learning
• Committed to ensuring all children make progress, regardless of their starting points
• A team-player, who will work collaboratively with all members of the team
• A professional who is able to differentiate for all members of the class, from those with additional needs to those working at greater depth.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• A happy, friendly and caring school
• Children who are well-behaved and eager to learn
• A team of fellow professionals, who are hard-working and want the best for all our children
• A supportive parental body
• An opportunity to make a difference
• A commitment to your continued professional development whilst you are with us.

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.

We are situated in a relatively isolated part of the country and are looking for someone to enable our children to raise their aspirations and to develop a love of lifelong learning.

If you would like more information or to arrange a visit or a chat with the head teacher, please do not hesitate to contact Miss J Brown in the school office on 01288 321259.

All necessary forms are available from the school website at www.kilkhampton.cornwall.sch.uk

Please post completed applications to the address above or forward to the following email address:

jbrown@kilkhampton.cornwall.sch.uk

Closing Date for applications: Monday 2nd February 2026

Interviews: Wednesday 11th February 2026

Safeguarding our children is of the highest importance to us. Any successful application will be subject to the receipt of references, a DBS check and other safeguarding checks.

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 Kilkhampton Junior and Infant School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 152 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Kilkhampton Junior and Infant School website
• Email address: jbrown@kilkhampton.cornwall.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01288321259
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kilkhampton-junior-and-infant-school

Arranging a visit to Kilkhampton Junior and Infant School

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

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