Class Teacher

Perranporth School, part of Truro & Penwith Academy Trust, is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and highly effective part-time teacher (0.6 FTE Wed – Fri) to join our team on a fixed-term basis from 1^st September 2026.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a welcoming, community-focused school in a beautiful coastal setting. The successful candidate will contribute to delivering an engaging, inclusive and ambitious curriculum, ensuring that every pupil achieves their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and deliver high-quality teaching and learning in line with the school’s curriculum

Create a positive, inclusive and motivating classroom environment

Assess, track and support pupil progress effectively

Work collaboratively with colleagues, support staff and families

Contribute to the wider life of the school and Trust

About You:

The Ideal Candidate will:

Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Demonstrate strong classroom practice and subject knowledge

Be passionate about improving outcomes for all pupils

Have excellent communication and teamwork skills

Show commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing

What We Offer

A supportive and friendly staff team

Opportunities for professional development within a forward-thinking Trust

A strong commitment to staff wellbeing

A vibrant school community in a stunning coastal location

Perranporth is a thriving school at the heart of our Cornish community. We are perfectly situated just a short walk from Perranporth Beach. Our school is one form entry, has 7 classes with 210 pupils on roll.

Perranporth School is a successful school and a wonderful place to learn. Our children have positive attitudes to learning and are proud of their school. We have a strong and committed team who strive to create a happy, safe, caring environment in which every child can succeed and become a LEAP learner. We have a dedicated and supportive parent community, Trust and Local Governing Board.

Inspired? Please contact the School Office on 01872 572021 to arrange an appointment to come and meet us and have a look around our school.

Our School enjoys working collaboratively with our partner schools within Truro and Penwith Academy Trust.

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 11.59pm 5th July 2026

If you wish to discuss this position ahead of applying, please contact Nadia Lampier, Deputy Head on 01872 572021

Interviews to be held on 14th July 2026.

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.