Year 6 Class Teacher for St Erme with Trispen Community Primary School

Job description

Job Description

St Erme with Trispen School is a happy, successful local authority maintained village school on the outskirts of Truro, serving the communities of Trispen, St Erme and the surrounding area. Rated Good by Ofsted in October 2023, we are proud of our positive ethos, high academic standards, excellent behaviour and strong sense of community. Our children are happy, enthusiastic learners who achieve well and take pride in their learning.

We are seeking to appoint an excellent and inspirational Year 6 Class Teacher to cover maternity leave for a fixed-term period of 10 months. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced practitioner to join a dedicated and supportive team and make a significant contribution to pupils in their final year of primary education.

The successful candidate will:

Have strong experience of teaching in Upper Key Stage 2, ideally Year 6.
Demonstrate a proven track record of securing strong outcomes and preparing pupils successfully for Key Stage 2 SATs.
Have an excellent understanding of the National Curriculum and effective curriculum design.
Be knowledgeable about current educational developments, including the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework.
Have high expectations of achievement, behaviour and presentation.
Demonstrate a strong commitment to inclusion and meeting the needs of all learners.
Have a good understanding of SEND and adaptive teaching strategies. SENCO experience or qualifications would be advantageous.
Be able to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, parents and the wider community.
Be committed to providing engaging, purposeful and challenging learning experiences for all children.
Contribute positively to the wider life of the school.

At our school, we believe that every child matters. We provide learning that is fun, purposeful and challenging, helping children develop the skills, knowledge and confidence they need for lifelong learning. We are committed to inclusion, outdoor learning, creativity and ensuring every child is supported to achieve their full potential.

We can offer:

Friendly, enthusiastic and well-behaved children who enjoy learning.
A supportive and experienced staff team.
Strong leadership and governance.
Excellent opportunities for professional development.
A welcoming village school community.
A school where inclusion, wellbeing and achievement are at the heart of everything we do.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit. Telephone 01872 279539

Closing Date: Friday 4th December 2026
Interview Date: W/c 14th December 2026

Applications to be found on our School Website: https://www.st-erme.cornwall.sch.ukweb/vacancies

Please submit applications via email to our School Business Manager Carly Graham: [email protected]

St Erme with Trispen is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and soft google search.

This is not a Cornwall Council vacancy therefore please contact the organisation direct for further information.

Organisation address St Erme with Trispen Community Primary School, Trispen, Truro, Cornwall, TR4 9BJ

Contact name Carly Graham

Contact email [email protected]

Website https://www.st-erme.cornwall.sch.uk