Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Burraton Community Primary School, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 4LT

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  4 January 2027

• Closing date

  27 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  13 November 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (795)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday to Friday full time.
• Contract type: Fixed term - One year - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: M1 to M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging, high-quality lessons that motivate and challenge all pupils.
• Assess, record, and report on the development, progress, and attainment of students.
• Maintain a safe, positive, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Contribute to the broader pastoral and extra-curricular life of the school community.
• Collaborate closely with year-group partners and the wider teaching staff team.

What We Are Looking For:

• A qualified teacher (ECTs and experienced teachers are equally welcome to apply).
• A proven track record of securing excellent student outcomes or a strong commitment to achieving them.
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with pupils, parents, and staff.

A creative approach to teaching with a love for child development

What the school offers its staff

- Friendly, supportive and enthusastic team

- Free onsite parking

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

As part of our rigorous and robust safeguarding procedures, we do point out that this school and the Local Authority are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Part of this process will include an online search of freely available information of shortlisted candidates. Please note that qualifications and the identify of shortlisted candidates will be thoroughly checked at interview and, that for the appointed person, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate will be required prior to commencement of the post.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Burraton Community Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 343 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Burraton Community Primary School website
• Email address: smansfield@burraton.cornwall.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01752 843019
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/burraton-community-primary-school

We are a two-form entry school on the Cornwall/Devon boarder. We offer a warm welcome from a supportive, hard-working and passionate team, wonderful children and many opportunities for further professional development for the right person. We have an onsite Nursery and an Area Resource Base.

Arranging a visit to Burraton Community Primary School

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

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