Class Teacher

Cornwall Council; Penryn; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Penryn Primary Academy is seeking a dedicated Year 5 Teacher for a full-time, permanent role within its Year 5/6 Phase. You will work alongside experienced colleagues and support staff, delivering engaging lessons and contributing to high standards of pupil progress and wellbeing.

The academy offers a welcoming team, opportunities for professional development, and a caring school culture within the Aspire Academy Trust. Visits are welcome by contacting the office.

Qualifications

• Delivers engaging, inclusive, and high-quality lessons.
• Works with phase colleagues and support staff to plan, assess, and innovate across Years 5 and 6.
• Has strong upper Key Stage 2 curriculum knowledge and high expectations for pupil progress and behaviour.
• Maintains a child-centred approach that builds pupil confidence, resilience, and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons that inspire curiosity and participation.
• Collaborate with Year 5/6 phase colleagues and support staff on planning and assessment.
• Maintain high expectations for pupil progress and behaviour.
• Support pupil wellbeing and create an inclusive classroom environment.

Skills

Inspiring curiosity

Collaborative teamwork

Curriculum knowledge

Student wellbeing

Job description

Are you an inspirational, dedicated teacher looking to make a real difference in a vibrant school community?

Penryn Primary Academy is seeking an enthusiastic Year 5 Teacher to join our welcoming team. This is a full time, permanent position.

You will work closely within our collaborative Year 5/6 Phase, partnering alongside a passionate, highly experienced team of two teachers and three dedicated support staff members.

What we are looking for.

We are looking for a practitioner who:

• Inspires Curiosity: Delivers engaging, inclusive, and high-quality lessons.
• Collaborates Effectively: Works seamlessly with phase colleagues and support staff to plan, assess, and innovate across Years 5 and 6.
• Knows the Curriculum: Possesses strong upper Key Stage 2 curriculum knowledge and high expectations for pupil progress and behaviour.
• Nurtures Every Child: Has a child-centred approach that builds pupil confidence, resilience, and wellbeing.

Why Join Penryn Primary Academy?

• A Supportive Phase Team: Work alongside experienced colleagues who share resources, ideas, and a strong sense of camaraderie.
• Professional Growth: Access continuous, tailored professional development and opportunities for career progression within the academy and wider trust.
• Engaged Community: Teach wonderful, curious children supported by welcoming families and a caring school culture.

We welcome visits to our school! If you would like to visit us, please contact the office via email: [e-mail]

The interview date will be during the week commencing 28th September 2026.

This is not a Cornwall Council vacancy therefore please contact the organisation direct for further information.

Organisation address: Treverbyn Rise, Penryn, TR10 8RA

Contact detail: HR Team

Email: [e-mail]

Website: https://www.aspireacademytrust.org

Aspire Academy Trust, Unit 20, St Austell Business Park, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 4FD