KS1 Teacher

St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 8AR

14 days remaining to apply

Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
19 June 2026 at 9am
Date listed
5 June 2026

Job details

Job role: Teacher
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Key stage 1
Working pattern: Part time: 0.44 FTE
Contract type: Fixed term - Temporary maternity cover until 18th December 2026 - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale: M3 to M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

APPLICATION PROCESS - Applications are not accepted through teaching vacancies. Please visit the vacancy page of The Trust's website to download and complete an application pack.

The Board of Directors of The Rainbow Multi Academy Trust are looking to appoint a passionate and enthusiastic Teacher to cover maternity and support pupils learning at St Michaels C of E Primary School. This is a rewarding opportunity to contribute to a supportive and inclusive environment, helping pupils to develop academically, socially and emotionally while building confidence, independence and a love of learning.

As the successful candidate, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality teaching and learning, planning well-structured lessons in line with the school’s curriculum. You will assess, monitor and report on pupils’ progress, using this to adapt your teaching and ensure all pupils achieve their full potential.

The role involves creating a positive, safe and inclusive learning environment where pupils feel valued and supported, promoting high standards of behaviour, wellbeing and achievement. Working collaboratively with colleagues and other professionals, you will contribute to the wider life and ethos of the school and support a shared commitment to continuous improvement.

We are looking for a committed and reflective practitioner with strong subject and curriculum knowledge, effective behaviour management skills, and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues. You will have high expectations for all learners and a clear commitment to professional development and maintaining high standards in your practice.

St Michaels C of E Primary School is part of The Rainbow Multi Academy Trust where our schools work in partnership to fulfil our belief that together, we can build a brighter future for our children. We are looking for a new member of staff to embrace and support our schools in creating an environment where the children have the opportunity to be the best they can be. The Trust is committed to fully supporting our staff through a range of CPD opportunities.

The Rainbow Multi Academy Trust is committed to the safeguarding of our students and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check

What the school offers its staff

CPD opportunities
Local government pension scheme
Employee wellbeing programme

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.