14 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    29 July 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    15 July 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher or Lecturer

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Part time

Contract type

Fixed term

Full-time equivalent salary

13,166.40 - 18,140.80

Teacher job summary

Truro and Penwith Academy Trust, together with Pensans School, are seeking to appoint a dynamic and committed Class Teacher to cover leadership time in both our ARB (specialist provision – Communication & Interaction) and mainstream Y5/Y6 Class.This is a diverse role and proven experience of teaching pupils with complex SEN needs and also preparing pupils for end of key stage assessments is integral to this role. As this role is to cover leadership time, planning of the curriculum will be provided by the class teachers.Working closely with the ARB Teachers, SENCO and other senior colleagues, you’ll use your classroom skills to manage provision in two classes, deliver the curriculum provided and ensure the best possible learning and personal outcomes for young people with SEN needs in a specialist provision and also our Y5/Y6 mainstream pupils..About You:You will be an experienced SEN teacher with a passion for supporting pupils with special educational needs to access their full potential in this specialist provision within a mainstream school.You will have had experience of teaching Y5/Y6 pupils in mainstream provision and preparing for end of key stage assessments.You will have excellent behaviour management skills,You will have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work with a wide range of colleagues – managing a team of teaching assistants and delivering high quality lessons planned by the class teachers.You will be prepared to take leadership in a subject area.You will use a range of assessment formats including Evidence for Learning, Insight and the National Curriculum to track pupils’ progress. Inclusive practices are at the heart of all that we do here at Pensans School.Pensans School is set in extensive grounds with a woodland area supporting Forest School activities.If you feel you have the passion to make a difference to the lives of our children, we would very much like to hear from you. Visits to the school are encouraged – please telephone to arrange a date.This is an exciting time to join our school. Our staff are our most important resource and the successful candidate will have our full support in their continuing professional development.
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 29th July 2026 9amIf you wish to discuss this position ahead of applying, please contact Niki Ambrose, Headteacher on nambrose@pensans.tpacademytrust.org   / 01736 363627Interviews to be held on Friday 31st July 2026.
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.
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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

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About Pensans Community Primary School

Organisation type
Academy, ages 2 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
Size
139 pupils enrolled
Age range
2 to 11
Ofsted report
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Website
Pensans Community Primary School website
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Vision

At Pensans all children are recognised and valued as individuals with unlimited potential. We will work together with parents and the community to achieve the best outcomes for our children so that they become; confident ambassadors for the school and positive members of our community who act with integrity for the good of all.

Pensans Community Aspirational Relationships Experiences Success

Aims

All children and adults are safe
Our school is an inspiring place where all children love to learn
We work together to create an open, welcoming school that is at the centre of the community
We have high expectations of children and staff.
Values

We show respect for ourselves, for others and for our environment.
We treat everyone equally with consideration and courtesy.
We are fully committed to our learning and teaching.
We take a pride in our school; contribute positively to the best of our abilities, and we are honest, open and fair in our dealings with one another.

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