Class Teacher
| Posting date: | 14 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 January 2026 |
| Location: | St Austell, Cornwall, PL26 8EP |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 4c3976c9-7c72-4142-8076-185f5e1d6bff |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Truro and Penwith Academy Trust, together with the Local Governing Board of Roche Primary School, are seeking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic and dedicated Upper Key Stage 2 Teacher.
The ideal candidate will be motivated, passionate and committed to providing the very best for our children, with a desire to continue developing their own teaching practice.
This is a full time, fixed term position until the end of the summer 2026 and could potentially lead to a full time position at Roche School or within the Trust.
At Roche we believe that children have a right to a safe, happy, varied and challenging learning experience. Every individual child matters and all children have abilities and potential which must be realised. Within this context, commitment, self-responsibility, honesty and respect are the key personal qualities which we value from all members of our school community and that we feel are essential to success in later life.
You will be joining a supportive, hardworking and friendly team looking for a candidate who is approachable, professional and has genuine enthusiasm for supporting all children.
About You:
The ideal candidate will be motivated, passionate and committed to providing the very best for our children, with a desire to continue developing their own teaching practice. The successful candidate will:
Plan and deliver high-quality, inclusive lessons that meet the needs of all learners across a range of abilities.
Create engaging classroom experiences that inspire curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning.
Use adaptive teaching approaches to ensure every pupil is supported and challenged appropriately.
Work closely with colleagues, including teaching assistants and specialist staff, to provide targeted support and interventions where needed.
Contribute actively to the wider life of the school, leading enrichment opportunities and promoting our values across the community.
Reflect on and develop your practice within a trust that values collaboration, professional growth, and continuous improvement.
What the school offers its staff
Working for TPAT and Benefits
‘The Trust that Schools want to join’ Ofsted - 2019
We are an inclusive and progressive Trust and believe that all children and young people should have the best possible life chances. If you share this belief, we would love you to work with us.
We care about our staff and value their skills, contribution and expertise. Our commitment to growing great people means that we support staff in their own professional growth and development and empower them through support and career opportunities. Whether you choose to work in one of our schools, or are based in our central team, you will thrive in a stimulating, friendly and diverse environment that nurtures talent and celebrates success.
If you choose to work for us, you will receive:
• A competitive salary
• National terms and conditions of employment and access to either Teachers Pension or Local Government Pension Schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eye voucher scheme
• Access to CPD and career pathways to further develop your career
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which provides employees with free confidential advice and support on a variety of personal, family or workplace issueshhtps://www.employeeassistance.org.uk/
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.
Truro and Penwith Academy Trust, together with the Local Governing Board of Roche Primary School, are seeking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic and dedicated Upper Key Stage 2 Teacher.
The ideal candidate will be motivated, passionate and committed to providing the very best for our children, with a desire to continue developing their own teaching practice.
This is a full time, fixed term position until the end of the summer 2026 and could potentially lead to a full time position at Roche School or within the Trust.
At Roche we believe that children have a right to a safe, happy, varied and challenging learning experience. Every individual child matters and all children have abilities and potential which must be realised. Within this context, commitment, self-responsibility, honesty and respect are the key personal qualities which we value from all members of our school community and that we feel are essential to success in later life.
You will be joining a supportive, hardworking and friendly team looking for a candidate who is approachable, professional and has genuine enthusiasm for supporting all children.
About You:
The ideal candidate will be motivated, passionate and committed to providing the very best for our children, with a desire to continue developing their own teaching practice. The successful candidate will:
Plan and deliver high-quality, inclusive lessons that meet the needs of all learners across a range of abilities.
Create engaging classroom experiences that inspire curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning.
Use adaptive teaching approaches to ensure every pupil is supported and challenged appropriately.
Work closely with colleagues, including teaching assistants and specialist staff, to provide targeted support and interventions where needed.
Contribute actively to the wider life of the school, leading enrichment opportunities and promoting our values across the community.
Reflect on and develop your practice within a trust that values collaboration, professional growth, and continuous improvement.
What the school offers its staff
Working for TPAT and Benefits
‘The Trust that Schools want to join’ Ofsted - 2019
We are an inclusive and progressive Trust and believe that all children and young people should have the best possible life chances. If you share this belief, we would love you to work with us.
We care about our staff and value their skills, contribution and expertise. Our commitment to growing great people means that we support staff in their own professional growth and development and empower them through support and career opportunities. Whether you choose to work in one of our schools, or are based in our central team, you will thrive in a stimulating, friendly and diverse environment that nurtures talent and celebrates success.
If you choose to work for us, you will receive:
• A competitive salary
• National terms and conditions of employment and access to either Teachers Pension or Local Government Pension Schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eye voucher scheme
• Access to CPD and career pathways to further develop your career
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which provides employees with free confidential advice and support on a variety of personal, family or workplace issueshhtps://www.employeeassistance.org.uk/
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.