Class Teacher

Every; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Kernow Learning is seeking a Class Teacher to cover Nursery and Reception on Thursdays and Fridays at Upton Cross Academy. This permanent position requires a capable educator who can deliver engaging lessons and support a stimulating outdoor learning environment.

The successful candidate will join a committed team focused on safeguarding, inclusion, and high standards, with a strong emphasis on Forest School and outdoor learning opportunities within a small, village setting.

Qualifications

• Teaching experience in Primary education.
• Experience in Nursery and Reception preferred.
• Ability to work Thursdays and Fridays.
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality lessons to nursery and reception.
• Plan activities to raise standards.
• Support learning outdoors and Forest School.
• Align with Kernow Learning Trust values and policies.

Skills

Classroom management

Phonics knowledge

Differentiation

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Bachelor's degree in Education

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent

Education Phases: Primary;

Job Roles: Teacher;

Application Deadline: Sunday, 27th September 2026

Interview Date: 1st October 2026

Is a Shared Job: No

About us

Our small school is positioned in the heart of Upton Cross village, on the edge of Bodmin Moor. We are surrounded by a wealth of mining history, farming, and glorious countryside including the historic Hurlers Stone Circles.Learning outdoors is what our children thrive on, and we have an amazing 'Forest School' and beautiful grounds where our children can flourish in their learning both in and through the environment. Our curriculum is rigorous but exciting, ensuring that all our children are equipped with the skills and knowledge they need to be successful at secondary school and beyond, and living up to our school motto of ‘inspiring and achieving success for all’.At Upton Cross Academy we aim to create a safe, happy and stimulating environment, whereby all members of the school community are enabled and encouraged to meet their full potential. Our Trust Core Shared Values and our Trust’s Philosophy of ‘work hard, be honest & help others’ helps us remain focused on this and set out the guiding principles for life at our school.

Job Description

Kernow Learning is a multi academy trust of 21 primary schools in Cornwall. We believe that our trust is at the precipice of something great; through a mix of collective synchronicity and autonomy, our schools are working together to provide strength so that they can stretch their offer beyond expectations in their drive for excellence. Our trust is not insular; we embrace collaboration, innovation and development. Our English Hub supports schools across Cornwall to secure children's early reading, whilst our Teaching School Hub, as a partner in OneCornwall, provides services to schools across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly in relation to areas such as the Early Career Framework and National Professional Qualifications.

Kernow Learning iscommitted to safeguarding the welfare of children and follows the SaferRecruitment process. The successful candidate will be expected to share thiscommitment and will be required to undertake checks including an enhanceddisclosure through the DBS process, as well as prohibition, S128, and SocialMedia/online presence checks.

We are committed toequality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all suitablyqualified candidates. If you require any part of the application pack in analternative format, or require reasonable adjustments during the recruitmentprocess, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss your needs.

Unfortunately,Kernow Learning is not a sponsoring organisation for overseas candidates. Thismeans that the successful candidate will need to possess the right to work inthe UK or be able to secure the right to work in the UK independently.

For furtherinformation, or for support with the application process, please contact our HRTeam on 01637 303106 or email [e-mail] .

We are looking for a Class Teacher for a our Nursery and Reception, this is a permanent position to cover Thursdays and Fridays.

• Are you highly motivated and driven with a prove track record of delivering quality first teaching to raise standards?
• Do you work proactively with a 'can do' spirit to ensure that the needs of every child are fully met?
• Can you share in our passion for learning?