Teacher with Pastoral responsibility

Penryn Primary Academy, Penryn, Cornwall, TR10 8RA

6 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026.

• Closing date

  18 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  12 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: 1.0 FTE
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M3 - UPS1

What skills and experience we're looking for

Who You Are· An Experienced Leader (or aspiring leader): You have a proven track record in safeguarding (Level 3 DSL/DDSL trained preferred). · A Champion for the Vulnerable: You believe that every child, regardless of their background, deserves an advocate who won't give up on them.· Adaptable & Resilient: You can pivot from a complex multi-agency meeting to leading a Year 6 Maths lesson without missing a beat. · Data-Informed: You use attendance and behaviour data to tell a story and, more importantly, to trigger action.

Why Join Us?· A supportive SLT that prioritises staff well-being and professional development. · A school community that views pastoral care as the foundation of academic success. · The opportunity to shape the strategic direction of our safeguarding and engagement provision.

What the school offers its staff

Are you a compassionate leader with a "child-first" mindset? Do you possess the grit to navigate complex safeguarding challenges and the heart to inspire students to overcome barriers to learning? We are seeking an exceptional Pastoral Lead to join our Senior Leadership Team. This is a unique, split-role position designed for a practitioner who loves being in the classroom but is driven to make a systemic impact on student welfare and outcomes.

This position is a 50/50 split, offering the perfect balance between strategic leadership and frontline teaching:

• 0.5 FTE Pastoral Leadership: You will be the heartbeat of our student support system, serving as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and the Designated Teacher for Looked After Children (LAC).
• 0.5 FTE Teaching & Cover: You will maintain your pedagogical craft by providing high-quality PPA and SLT cover across the school, ensuring consistency and excellence in the classroom

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

Aspire Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS and vetting checks.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Penryn Primary Academy

• School type: Academies, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 354 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Penryn Primary Academy website
• Email address: jobs@aspireacademytrust.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/penryn-primary-academy

Arranging a visit to Penryn Primary Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jobs@aspireacademytrust.org.

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