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Teaching Vacancies; Penryn; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive phase team

Professional development

Engaged community

Job summary

Penryn Primary Academy is seeking a Year 5 Teacher to join our welcoming team in a full-time, permanent role. You will work within the Year 5/6 Phase alongside two teachers and three support staff.

We are looking for a practitioner who inspires curiosity, collaborates effectively, knows the curriculum, and nurtures every child. The interview is scheduled for the week of 28 September 2026 and visits are welcome via the school office.

Qualifications

• Delivers engaging, inclusive, and high-quality lessons.
• Plans, assesses, and innovates with phase colleagues and support staff.
• Maintains high expectations for pupil progress and behaviour.
• Focuses on child-centred approaches that build pupil confidence and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, inclusive lessons in Years 5 and 6.
• Collaborate with the Year 5/6 Phase team to plan and assess progress.
• Support pupil wellbeing and high standards of behaviour.

Skills

Inspires Curiosity

Collaborates Effectively

Knows the Curriculum

Nurtures Every Child

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

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.

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

What the school offers its staff

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 academyand 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]

Commitment to safeguarding

Aspire Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS and vetting checks.