Class Teacher - Cardinham Primary School

About The Role:

Truro and Penwith Academy Trust, together with the Local Governing Board of Cardinham School, are seeking to appoint a dynamic and committed Class Teacher.

Cardinham School is located in a beautiful rural setting near Bodmin, surrounded by woodland and countryside that offer outstanding opportunities for outdoor learning. With excellent facilities and a warm, inclusive atmosphere, our school provides a nurturing environment where children can thrive.

The real strength of Cardinham lies in its community. Our dedicated staff, enthusiastic children, supportive parents, and committed governors all work together to provide a caring and stimulating environment for learning. We share a strong ethos that values high academic standards alongside a rich, hands-on, and creative curriculum. We celebrate the individual talents of every child and aim to inspire a lifelong love of learning.

We are seeking a passionate and enthusiastic teacher who will contribute to our vision of fostering independent, curious learners who are well-equipped to make a positive contribution to their community and the wider world.

About You:

You will have a child-centred approach and a genuine passion for nurturing young learners. You will be committed to delivering a creative, inclusive and challenging curriculum that inspires and motivates children, supporting high-quality teaching and learning both indoors and in our outstanding outdoor environment.

You will be an enthusiastic and reflective practitioner who enjoys working collaboratively as part of a small, dedicated team. You will demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional development and share our school’s values and vision for fostering curiosity, independence, and resilience in all pupils.

Whether you are an experienced teacher or early in your teaching career, you will bring energy, care and a commitment to helping every child thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

Full details on the school and the job description for the role can be found in the candidate pack above.

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 apply for this position please email a completed application form to recruitment@tpacademytrust.org, please ensure your name and the position you are applying are within the subject title of the email.

Please note we do not accept CV's.

The closing date for receiving applications is Sunday 22nd June 11.59pm

If you wish to discuss this position ahead of applying, please contact Dave Jones (Headteacher) on 01208 821 326

Interviews to be held on Monday 30th June

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.