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Class Teacher

Newlyn School · Penzance · Cornwall

Job description

Newlyn School is seeking a warm, positive, and aspirational teacher to join our dedicated team. The successful candidate will bring a calm, nurturing mindset alongside a deep-rooted desire to champion every child, ensuring they achieve their full potential both inside and outside the classroom.

We are looking for an enthusiastic practitioner with a strong pedagogical understanding of high-quality teaching and learning across either Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2. For us, finding the right person to fit our school ethos and vision is paramount; we are fully committed to working with the successful candidate to determine the perfect classroom placement to match their talents and expertise.

What We Are Looking For:

Our ideal candidate will be a flexible, highly motivated team player who places our wonderful learners at the center of everything they do. You will possess a continuous willingness to learn and grow professionally, working collaboratively with staff, families, and external agencies to make a meaningful difference in our community.

Essential Skills & Attributes:

Inclusive Excellence: A whole-hearted commitment to inclusive practice and high ambitions for all children, irrespective of their needs.

SEND Experience: Proven experience supporting children with additional needs, demonstrating a flair for adapting provision dynamically to deliver personalised learning.

Community Spirit: A commitment to contributing to our vibrant school community, including our vast array of extra-curricular clubs and personal development opportunities.

At Newlyn School, we are immensely proud of our coastal identity, our inclusive ethos, and our creative curriculum. We actively promote the immense benefits of outdoor and experiential learning, boasting an onsite Forest School alongside Beach School provisions, specialised music enrichment, and a High-Performance sports squad. These initiatives allow our children to discover their hidden talents and truly thrive.

We are excited to welcome a new team member who shares our vision and values, and who will actively champion our school motto: "We belong, we believe, and we can become."

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.

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About this school

Newlyn School

Academy converter · Primary · Ages 5–11

Good
Pupils
160
Avg teacher salary
£42,752
Pupil:teacher ratio
17.3:1
Academy trust
TRURO & PENWITH ACADEMY TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

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.

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Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 5QA

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Contract
Fixed term or temporary
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
8 June 2026
Closing date
21 June 2026

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