Job description
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
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
Penryn Primary Academy
Academy sponsor led · Primary · Ages 2–11
- Pupils
- 354
- Avg teacher salary
- £44,228
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 16.2:1
- Academy trust
- ASPIRE ACADEMY TRUST
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
View full school profileOfsted rating key
Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.
Location
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Penryn, Cornwall, TR10 8RA
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- Contract
- Permanent
- Working pattern
- Full time
- Posted
- 6 August 2026
- Closing date
- 21 September 2026
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