Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Class Teacher (Maternity Cover) (Beacon Academy)

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Education Phases: Primary;

Job Roles: Teacher;

Working Patterns: Full-Time;

Application Deadline: Sunday, 4th October 2026

Is a Shared Job: No

About us

Beacon is a primary school and nursery for children aged 3 to 11 years old with an Area Resource Base for pupils from 4 years old. We hope that children will join us from the age of 3, when they can enjoy our fantastic outdoor Nursery, and then thrive on the provision in each year group up to Year 6. It is at the end of Year 6 that we say goodbye to our confident, well-rounded young people, as they move on to secondary school equipped with skills which will take them successfully forward into the next stage of their education and indeed, will take them on into their longer-term futures.We have three key values at Beacon Academy: Be Brilliant, Be Brave, Believe. These values work in partnership with our Trust Core Shared Values and our Trust Philosophy of ‘work hard, be honest & help others’. Our three school key values underpin everything we do. We want every child and every member of our community to hold these values close at all times. These values will, we are sure, enable every child and member of our school community to "Shine Brightly".

Kernow Learning is a multi-academy trust of 21 primary schools in Cornwall. We believe that our trust is at the precipice of something great; through a mix of collective synchronicity and autonomy, our schools are working together to provide strength so that they can stretch their offer beyond expectations in their drive for excellence. Our trust is not insular; we embrace collaboration, innovation and development. Our English hub supports schools across Cornwall to secure children's early reading, whilst our Teaching School Hub, as a partner in OneCornwall, provides services to schools across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly in relation to areas such as the Early Career Framework and National Professional Qualifications.

Job Description

The successful candidate will:

Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalentrecognised teaching qualification.

Inspire children to develop confidence, curiosity anda love of learning.

Have high expectations for all pupils and a commitmentto helping every child achieve their potential.

Deliver engaging, high-quality teaching that supportsstrong progress and positive outcomes.

Create an inclusive and stimulating classroomenvironment where children feel safe, valued and supported.

Build positive and professional relationships withpupils, families and colleagues.

Work collaboratively as part of a dedicated team andcontribute to the wider life of the school.

Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professionaldevelopment and reflective practice.

Share our commitment to safeguarding, promoting thewelfare of children and supporting their wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities:

Plan and deliver high-quality learning experiencesthat engage and support all pupils.

Assess, monitor and record pupil progress, usingassessment information to inform teaching and learning.

Create a positive learning environment

Adapt teaching to meet the needs of all learners,including pupils with SEND

Build positive partnerships with parents, carers andcolleagues to support pupil achievement and wellbeing.

Contribute to curriculum development and the widerlife of the school.

Participate fully in professional development, schoolevents and team collaboration as required.

Uphold the school's values and fulfil the professionalduties set out in the Teachers' Standards.

Safeguard and promote the welfare of all children andyoung people.

As well as offering great schools to work in, wonderful children to work with, and fantastic colleagues to work alongside. our Trust is committed to providing colleagues with other benefits that make your employment with Kernow Learning the best it can be. We offer:

• A competitive salary and membership of Teachers Pension Scheme




• A real commitment to wellbeing, including access to 24/7 wellbeing services and employee assistance programme




• Access to discounts with national and local retailers and service providers




• A range of CPD and training opportunities, both internally and externally, learning from local and national speakers and specialists to support your professional growth




• The support and skills of our networks of colleagues both within our schools and our Shared Services teams

Kernow Learning is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and follows the Safer Recruitment process. The successful candidate will be expected to share this commitment and will be required to undertake checks including an enhanced disclosure through the DBS process, as well as prohibition, S128 and Social Media/online presence checks.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all.

Unfortunately Kernow Learning is not a sponsoring organisation for overseas candidates. This means that the successful candidate will need to possess the right to work in the UK or be able to secure the right to work in the UK independently .

• Are you highly motivated and driven with a proven track record of delivering quality first teaching to raise standards?




• Do you work proactively with a 'can do' spirit to ensure that the needs of every child are fully met?




• Can you share in our passion for learning?