Primary Classroom Teacher

Polruan Primary Academy, Polruan, Cornwall, PL23 1PS

11 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  17 September 2025 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  6 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 Annually (FTE)

Primary Classroom Teacher job summary

About this role

Are you an enthusiastic and skilled teacher with high expectations for every learner?

Do you have fresh ideas and the creativity to bring learning to life?

We are seeking a forward-thinking KS2 Class Teacher to cover our mixed-age Y3/4/5/6 class 1 day a week, who is flexible, passionate, and committed to ensuring that every child thrives both academically and personally.

About Polruan Primary Academy
Polruan Primary Academy is a small, friendly school at the heart of the coastal village of Polruan. With close ties to our community, we pride ourselves on creating a nurturing, inclusive environment where every child is known and valued. Our dedicated staff team work together to provide creative and inspiring learning opportunities, making the most of our unique setting and outdoor learning spaces. Pupils are enthusiastic, curious, and eager to learn — and we are proud of the family feel that makes our school a special place to work and learn.

The successful candidate will:

• Be highly motivated and committed to raising standards for all pupils

• Bring creativity, energy, and innovation to the classroom

• Deliver engaging lessons that inspire curiosity and a love of learning

• Be a strong team player, willing to contribute to the wider life of the school and Trust

We can offer you:

• Children who are enthusiastic, engaged, and eager to learn

• A supportive and collaborative staff team who value creativity and teamwork

• Superb professional development and career progression opportunities across the Trust

• A positive ethos built on trust, dedication, and shared values

• A well-resourced learning environment, including opportunities for outdoor learning

• Access to staff wellbeing support, CPD, and Trust-wide initiatives

About Bridge Schools Trust

Bridge Schools Trust is a family of schools across Cornwall, built on dedication and trust and united by our commitment to putting learning first. We are proud to serve our communities by creating safe, inclusive, and inspiring learning environments.

Our staff are at the heart of our success, and we prioritise wellbeing, professional development, and collaboration across the Trust. By joining us, you’ll become part of a supportive, forward-thinking team making a real difference to the lives of young people.

Our values guide everything we do:

• Creative in our approach to teaching and problem-solving

• Curious, always innovating and learning

• Responsible, accountable to our communities

• Enthusiastic, bringing energy and passion to every endeavour

• Excellent in our expectations and delivery

• Determined, rallying together to overcome challenges

Safeguarding & Equal Opportunities

Bridge Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, Social Media check, and satisfactory references.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

If you have the drive and determination to enable every child to succeed, and wish to be part of a Trust that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement , we would love to hear from you.

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 Polruan Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 21 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Polruan Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/polruan-primary-academy

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