Primary Teacher
Alverton Primary School, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 4QD26 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2027
Closing date
4 November 2026 at 9am
Date listed
9 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full time equivalent salary
- 34,069.00 - 46,940.00
Primary Teacher job summary
Alverton Primary School are looking to appoint two full time teachers, one to work in Key Stage 2 and the other to cover in different classes throughout the school. These roles will begin on 1st January 2027 and are offered as temporary positions to cover maternity leave (Key Stage 2) and a teacher’s secondment (general cover).
This is an exciting opportunity to join our successful, hard-working and friendly team who want to give the children the very best learning experience that they can.
About You:
The successful applicants will be employed in Key Stage 2 or throughout the school. The applicants must: have a positive track record for pupil progress;have a track record of excellence in their classroom practice;have an understanding of current pedagogy;be able to evidence classroom management skills;have a proven ability to work as part of a team;maintain, form and develop strong professional relationships within our learning community;show a high level of commitment to, and enthusiasm for, the role;have energy, flexibility and drive;have high expectations for themselves and their pupils.
When writing your application please refer to the essential and desirable criteria detailed in the job specification. Applicants will be considered for either of the roles depending on their experience and suitability.
Visits are welcomed on Thursday 15th October at 4pm or Monday 2nd November at 1.30pm. Please telephone the school office in advance on 01736 364087 or email our secretary at alverton@tpacademytrust.org if you would like to visit.
Alverton Primary School is committed to safeguarding children and young people and the successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. The school takes its safeguarding responsibilities very seriously and our expectation is that any adults working in our school or nursery adhere to our expectations and procedures regarding safeguarding.
Please see our website http://www.alverton.org.uk for details about our school. Our Child Protection Policy, which includes Safer Recruitment, is included in the Policies section under the Key Information heading.
Benefits of Working with Us:
As a leading Academy Trust, we are able to offer our staff a range of continued professional development opportunities alongside family friendly policies and access to the Local Government/Teachers Pension Schemes. More on our benefits can be found here.
How to Apply and Further Info:To be considered for this role, please click the “Apply” button above to submit your online application.The closing date and time for receiving applications is Wednesday 4th November at 9am.If you wish to discuss this position ahead of applying, please contact Nichola Smith, Headteacher on nsmith@alverton.tpacademytrust.orgInterviews to be held on Friday 13th November.
If you encounter any issues with the online application, please contact the Talent Team for assistance at Talent@tpacademytrust.org.
TPAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) application as part of their pre-employment administration. The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Other pre-employment checks will include receipt of two satisfactory references, evidence of right to work in the UK, proof of any relevant qualifications and completion of a health assessment questionnaire.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our successful, hard-working and friendly team who want to give the children the very best learning experience that they can.
About You:
The successful applicants will be employed in Key Stage 2 or throughout the school. The applicants must: have a positive track record for pupil progress;have a track record of excellence in their classroom practice;have an understanding of current pedagogy;be able to evidence classroom management skills;have a proven ability to work as part of a team;maintain, form and develop strong professional relationships within our learning community;show a high level of commitment to, and enthusiasm for, the role;have energy, flexibility and drive;have high expectations for themselves and their pupils.
When writing your application please refer to the essential and desirable criteria detailed in the job specification. Applicants will be considered for either of the roles depending on their experience and suitability.
Visits are welcomed on Thursday 15th October at 4pm or Monday 2nd November at 1.30pm. Please telephone the school office in advance on 01736 364087 or email our secretary at alverton@tpacademytrust.org if you would like to visit.
Alverton Primary School is committed to safeguarding children and young people and the successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. The school takes its safeguarding responsibilities very seriously and our expectation is that any adults working in our school or nursery adhere to our expectations and procedures regarding safeguarding.
Please see our website http://www.alverton.org.uk for details about our school. Our Child Protection Policy, which includes Safer Recruitment, is included in the Policies section under the Key Information heading.
Benefits of Working with Us:
As a leading Academy Trust, we are able to offer our staff a range of continued professional development opportunities alongside family friendly policies and access to the Local Government/Teachers Pension Schemes. More on our benefits can be found here.
How to Apply and Further Info:To be considered for this role, please click the “Apply” button above to submit your online application.The closing date and time for receiving applications is Wednesday 4th November at 9am.If you wish to discuss this position ahead of applying, please contact Nichola Smith, Headteacher on nsmith@alverton.tpacademytrust.orgInterviews to be held on Friday 13th November.
If you encounter any issues with the online application, please contact the Talent Team for assistance at Talent@tpacademytrust.org.
TPAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) application as part of their pre-employment administration. The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Other pre-employment checks will include receipt of two satisfactory references, evidence of right to work in the UK, proof of any relevant qualifications and completion of a health assessment questionnaire.
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.
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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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Alverton Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 386 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
http://www.alverton.org.uk/web/our_vision_values_and_aims/85048
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