6 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    20 May 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    14 May 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

M1 to U3

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you an outstanding teacher with proven leadership qualities?

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and inspiring Year 6 Teacher to join our friendly and supportive team. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate educator who is dedicated to achieving high standards and helping every child reach their full potential

The successful candidate will ideally have a strong understanding of the upper Key Stage 2 curriculum

We are looking for someone who:

  • Has Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

  • Has experience teaching within Upper Key Stage 2

  • Demonstrates strong knowledge of the KS2 curriculum and assessment requirements

  • Has high expectations for pupil achievement, behaviour and wellbeing

  • Is creative, motivated and committed to delivering engaging lessons

  • Works effectively as part of a team and contributes positively to school life

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

  • Friendly, enthusiastic and well-behaved pupils

  • A supportive leadership team and experienced staff

  • Opportunities for professional development and career progression

  • A welcoming school community with a positive working environment

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

St Stephens (Saltash) Community Primary School & Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All shortlisted candidates are subject to an online profile search, and the successful appointment will require enhanced safeguarding checks.

We work to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children are respected and valued. We are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow our procedures to ensure that children receive effective support, protection and justice.

The procedures contained in the Safeguarding Policy provide evidence of how this will be implemented within the school and within multi-agency working arrangements.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

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About St Stephens (Saltash) Community Primary School & Nursery

School type
Local authority maintained schools, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
364 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Email address
head@ssscp.org.uk
Phone number
01752 843561

St Stephens Community Primary School is in Saltash, ‘The Gateway to Cornwall’. We are a non-religious school with a clear set of values: creativity, aspiration, enjoyment, collaboration, trust and kindness. We are in a fantastic location with beautiful beaches, moorland, theatre, shopping, history and the arts on our doorstep as well as the school itself having amazing grounds, including a forest school, a covered MUGA, several play areas and a huge school field. At present we have 345 pupils on roll and an oversubscribed teacher-led school nursery with another 60 children. Our children have a range of needs with approximately 25% SEND. For our highest needs learners in FS and KS1, we have a small SEN support class for up to 10 pupils.

Arranging a visit to St Stephens (Saltash) Community Primary School & Nursery

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email head@ssscp.org.uk.

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