Lead Teacher

St Mellion Church of England Primary School, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 6RG

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  18 June 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  2 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (FTE) Full Time role with additional TLR2 of £3527 F.T.E

Lead 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.

Position: Lead Teacher

Our schools are dedicated to fostering an engaging and inspiring learning environment. Our "Bring It!" vision emphasises pupil engagement, talent development, and creating lasting positive memories. As a Church of England school, we integrate Christian values and aim to inspire a lifetime of adventure in our pupils.

Under the overall direction of the Area Hub Leader, the Lead Teacher will play a lead role:

• In the day to day safety of pupils and staff at the school
• Communicating with parents and resolving minor issues on a day to day basis
• Supporting pupils’ behaviour across the school on a day to day basis

The Lead Teacher will:

• Carry out the professional duties of a teacher as required.
• Take responsibility for Child Protection issues as Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school.
• Ensure the timings of the school day are followed accurately.

Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Proven leadership and management experience in a primary school setting.
• Strong understanding of the Church of England's vision for education.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment.

What We Offer:

• Supportive and collaborative school communities.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A vibrant and engaging teaching environment.
• The chance to make a significant impact on pupils' lives.
• Be part of the Flourishing schools programme

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 CE Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks. This position is exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975

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 Mellion Church of England Primary School

• School type: Academies, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 44 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Mellion Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-mellion-church-of-england-primary-school

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