Rec and KS1 Teacher - Landewednack School

About The Role:

Landewednack School is seeking to appoint an ambitious, dynamic, positive, and creative EYFS/KS1 teacher.

Situated in a beautiful rural setting on the Lizard Peninsula, our school benefits from exceptional outdoor learning environments both onsite and in the surrounding area. We believe every pupil is a unique individual, and we are proud of our inclusive, engaging, diverse, and challenging curriculum—delivered by our excellent, dedicated staff.

As a small school rooted in a rich local community, we nurture curious minds and encourage independent thinking. We embrace learning beyond the classroom walls, making the most of all that Cornwall has to offer and connecting our lessons to the wider world.

This role is for a class teacher of a mixed Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 class. You will work closely with our nursery and be supported by a strong team of teaching assistants.

We are looking for an outstanding practitioner who holds high expectations for children’s learning and development, and who is committed to supporting both academic progress and personal well-being. At Landewednack, we aim high—encouraging our children and staff to embrace new challenges and grow with confidence.

About You:

Our children say they’d like a teacher who:

·        “Is kind and fun”

·        “Teaches us new things and helps us to work hard”

·        “Is proud of us”

·        “Will be part of our school community”

·        “Likes to teach inside and outside”

In return, we offer:

·        A dedicated, enthusiastic, and supportive team with a shared vision and a wealth of experience

·        Access to high-quality resources, frequent CPD, and modern learning schemes to support planning

·        Children who are polite, motivated, and excited to learn

·        A stunning natural environment: a large playing field with a wild area, a neighbouring farm, cliff-top nature walks, and nearby beaches—all on the breath-taking Lizard Peninsula

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about teaching and learning and who embodies our vision: to enable every individual to succeed academically, become lifelong learners, and grow into confident, happy, and engaged members of their community and the wider world—all while making lasting memories at Landewednack.

We warmly welcome visits—it's the best way to experience our school, meet our wonderful children, and see our ambitious curriculum in action.  ECTs are welcome to apply.

 For more information or to arrange a visit, please contact our secretary, Sue Tattersall, at landewednack@tpacademytrust.org or by phoning 01326 290337 (option 1).

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 and a letter from the Chair of The Board of Trustees 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 Wednesday 21st May 2025

If you wish to discuss this position ahead of applying, please contact Mrs Louise Jones on 01326 290337

Interviews to be held on Wednesday 4th June 2025

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.