Teacher

Truro and Penwith Academy Trust; Penzance; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Newlyn School, part of the Truro and Penwith Academy Trust, is seeking an exceptional Early Years Teacher to join from January. The successful candidate will be a warm, nurturing practitioner with high aspirations for all learners, placing wellbeing and development at the heart of every activity.

You will work within a collaborative team, delivering high-quality Early Years practice, embracing purposeful play and an ambitious curriculum.

Qualifications

• Child-centered approach with inclusive, aspirational lessons
• Ability to create engaging, outdoor and indoor learning experiences
• Commitment to enrichment and holistic development of children

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality Early Years teaching and learning
• Foster wellbeing and development by observing, assessing and supporting progress
• Collaborate with colleagues, families and external agencies to support learners
• Safeguard children and promote a safe, inclusive classroom environment

Job description

Your Role

Join a thriving, supportive team where learning comes to life and every child is encouraged to flourish.

At Newlyn School, we are seeking an exceptional Early Years Teacher to join our dedicated team from January. This is an exciting opportunity for a warm, nurturing and ambitious practitioner to become part of a school community that is deeply committed to excellence, inclusion, and providing unforgettable learning experiences for every child.

As you step into Newlyn, you will join a positive and highly supportive team that values collaboration, professional growth and mutual respect. We are passionate about bringing learning to life through meaningful experiences, inspiring environments, and a curriculum that captures children's curiosity, creativity and imagination. Our staff work together with a shared commitment to ensuring every child feels that they belong, believes in themselves, and can become the very best version of who they are.

We are looking for a teacher who combines a calm, nurturing approach with high aspirations for all learners. The successful candidate will place children's wellbeing, development and achievement at the heart of everything they do. They will demonstrate a strong understanding of high-quality Early Years practice, embracing the power of purposeful play whilst maintaining ambitious expectations for learning and progress.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be a warm, positive and inspirational practitioner who builds strong relationships with children and families.
• Have a secure understanding of high-quality Early Years pedagogy and child development.
• Create engaging and creative learning opportunities that inspire curiosity and a lifelong love of learning.
• Demonstrate high expectations for all children whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs.
• Have experience supporting children with additional needs and adapting provision to ensure every child can thrive.
• Value collaboration and work effectively with colleagues, families and external agencies.
• Be committed to continual professional development and a culture of reflective practice.
• Contribute positively to the wider life of the school through enrichment opportunities, clubs and community events.

At Newlyn School, inclusion is at the heart of our work. We wholeheartedly believe that every child deserves the opportunity to succeed, regardless of their starting point or individual needs. We are proud of the personalised support we provide and the strong team culture that enables both children and staff to flourish.

Our unique curriculum embraces the incredible opportunities afforded by our coastal location. Alongside a rich and engaging classroom experience, our children benefit from Forest School, Beach School, music enrichment opportunities and our High Performance Sports Squad. These experiences help children discover hidden talents, develop confidence and create lasting memories.

As a member of our team, you will benefit from:

• A welcoming, friendly and highly supportive staff team.
• Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A strong culture of collaboration and shared practice.
• Passionate and enthusiastic children who love learning.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to children's lives every day.
• A school committed to staff wellbeing and professional growth.

At Newlyn School, we are proud of our inclusive ethos, ambitious curriculum and strong sense of community. We are looking for someone who shares our vision and values and who is excited to contribute to our school motto:

We Belong. We Believe. We Can Become.

If you are a passionate Early Years practitioner who wants to work alongside a committed team and help bring learning to life for every child, we would love to hear from you.

About You

You will have a child-centered approach, and will provide a creative, inclusive and aspirational lessons to enrich our school curriculum which inspires and motivates children and supports high quality teaching and learning both indoors and outside the classroom. We are seeking a warm, positive and enthusiastic person to join our team that is forward thinking and has a real passion for championing all children, irrespective of their starting abilities. A commitment to support the school's vision for enrichment in personal development opportunities is key, recognising that in order to create well rounded children we focus collectively on the academic, social, emotional and holistic development simultaneously.

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 can be found here.

Safeguarding Information

Candidates are advised that Truro and Penwith Academy Trust operate safer recruitment procedures based on the requirements outlined in: Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025

Statutory guidance from the DfE on Disqualification under the Childcare Act 2006

Our recruitment process requires checks including identity, right to work, and an enhanced DBS check with a barred list check for all staff and volunteers. Checks for other roles may include overseas checks for those who have lived abroad, prohibition from teaching checks, and childcare disqualification checks, these will be undertaken for all appropriate roles. This ensures that:

Statutory checks on staff who work with children are complied with in line with the Disclosure and Barring Service requirements for Regulated Activity and are completed prior to starting within the Trust. Please also note: At least one member of the recruitment panel will have successfully completed safer recruitment training through an accredited training provider

Online searchers will be undertaken as part of pre-recruitment checks

Pre-appointment vetting checks

Where appropriate, details of checks will be held in individuals' personnel files. We follow requirements and best practice in retaining copies of and the retention of these checks, and they will be recorded within the single central record for the successful candidate, and in line with our data retention policy for all other candidates. All relevant staff (involved in early years' settings and/or before or after-school care for children under eight) are made aware of the disqualification from childcare guidance and their obligations to disclose to us relevant information that could lead to disqualification.

TPAT complies with the requirements of KCSIE 2025

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/keeping-children-safe-in-education--2

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.