Primary Teacher

Truro and Penwith Academy Trust, together with Cardinham School, are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, talented and committed teacher to join our dedicated team.

Cardinham School is situated in a beautiful rural setting just outside Bodmin and is at the heart of a thriving village community. The real strength of our school lies in its people. We pride ourselves on the strong relationships we build with our children, families and wider community.

We are driven by a commitment to inclusion and belonging. Our ethos promotes high standards of academic achievement alongside a broad, engaging and hands-on curriculum that nurtures the aspirations of every child. We believe that children learn best when they feel safe, respected and inspired, and we strive to create opportunities for all pupils to succeed.

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching a mixed-age class of Year 4, 5 and 6 pupils, working closely with a dedicated and supportive team to ensure every child thrives and makes excellent progress. This role offers significant opportunities for professional growth and development within a collaborative school environment.

Whilst academic achievement is important, our ambitions extend far beyond this. We want our children to leave Cardinham as kind, respectful and responsible young people who are ready to embrace new challenges and contribute positively to their communities.

We are looking for a teacher who shares our commitment to high expectations, inclusion and outstanding learning experiences. The successful candidate will be an excellent practitioner who can inspire and motivate children and build strong relationships with families and colleagues as well as contributing positively to the wider life of the school.

Cardinham School is a place where children are encouraged to be themselves, believe in themselves and achieve their very best. We are incredibly proud of our school and warmly welcome applications from teachers who would like to become part of our special community.

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged and welcomed.

About You:

You will have a child-centred approach and work alongside our dedicated staff team to deliver high-quality teaching and our relational approach. You will be committed to ensuring every child feels valued, supported and able to achieve their full potential. As an active member of our school community, you will work collaboratively with colleagues, build positive relationships with families and willingly contribute to the wider life of the school, embracing opportunities both inside and outside the classroom.

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.

How to Apply and Further Info:

To be considered for this role, please click the “Apply” button above to submit your online application.

The closing date and time for receiving applications is 27th November 2026 9am

If you wish to discuss this position ahead of applying, please contact Matt Larcombe, Cardinham Headteacher on mlarcombe@cardinham.tpacademytrust.org

Interviews to be held on Thursday 3rd December

If you encounter any issues with the online application, please contact the Talent Team for assistance at Talent@tpacademytrust.org.

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.