Classroom Teacher

The Methodist Church in Britain; Polruan; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Bridge Schools Trust training

Staff wellbeing support

Collaborative culture

Trust membership

Job summary

Polruan Primary Academy is seeking a three-day-a-week, fixed-term teacher for EYFS and KS1 from January 2027 to August 2027. You will plan and deliver lessons for early years and KS1 pupils, including those with special educational needs, and lead a curriculum area across the school.

You will collaborate with colleagues and support staff, contribute to school life, and participate in professional development within a welcoming rural coastal village community.

Qualifications

• Experience with pupils with diverse special educational needs.
• Strong understanding of EYFS and KS1 curriculum and assessment.
• Ability to work effectively with teaching assistants and external professionals.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality lessons for EYFS and KS1 to help all children reach their potential.
• Create an engaging environment where children feel valued and inspired.
• Lead a curriculum area across the school and share good practice.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support pupil progress and wellbeing.
• Take part in ongoing professional development and school life.

Skills

Child development knowledge

EYFS & KS1 curriculum

Job description

A three-day-a-week, fixed-term teaching post for the EYFS and KS1 class at Polruan Primary Academy, running from January 2027 to August 2027. The work centres on planning and delivering lessons for early years and Key Stage 1 pupils, including children with a range of special educational needs, and leading a curriculum area across the school. The class includes a preschool provision, and the school sits in a rural coastal village. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

What the job involves

• Plan and deliver high-quality lessons so all children reach their potential
• Create a positive, engaging learning environment where children feel valued and inspired
• Use a range of teaching strategies to meet all learners' needs, with appropriate challenge and support
• Work with colleagues, teaching assistants and external professionals to support pupil progress and wellbeing
• Lead and develop a curriculum area across the school, sharing good practice
• Play a full part in school life and the wider Trust community
• Take part in ongoing professional development

What’s required

Experience

• Experience of working with a variety of special educational needs

Skills & knowledge

• Strong understanding of child development and key developmental milestones
• Thorough understanding of the EYFS and KS1 curriculum and assessment

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Social media check
• Satisfactory references

Other

• Calmness, kindness and patience

What’s offered

• Professional development opportunities
• Training through Bridge Schools Trust
• Supportive leadership team that champions staff wellbeing and growth
• Welcoming environment where collaboration and innovation are encouraged
• Membership of a Trust that invests in its people