Truro and Penwith Academy Trust, together with Tywardreath School, are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher to cover a maternity leave position in KS1.
Tywardreath School is in a beautiful, rural, village setting in the heart of a supportive and active community. The real strength of the school lies in the people. Staff, children, parents and local monitoring committee are proud of our school and work hard to provide a caring and stimulating environment for learning. We share an ethos which promotes high level of inclusion and standards in academic achievement allied with a broad, stimulating curriculum. We celebrate and encourage the talents and skills of all of our children. Our aim is to foster independent and curious learners who are able and willing to make a positive contribution to our community and society.
The position will include working closely with our Teachers in our KS1 Teaching team and to provide support and care and education to pupils in Y1 class. The role will include working alongside other team members so good communication skills are vital.
About You:
We are looking for a self-motivated, caring and dedicated adults who will take a pro‑active role in the support of the education and social and emotional development of our pupils.
Ideally you will have previous experience of working within Primary school settings and believe in giving every child the opportunity to be the best they can be. Ideally you would be highly motivated, patient, good humoured and flexible.
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.
Interviews to be held on Thursday 19th November 2026.
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.
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Primary Teacher employer: Tywardreath School
Truro and Penwith Academy Trust is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for Teaching Assistants. With a strong focus on professional development and growth opportunities, employees are encouraged to enhance their skills while making a meaningful impact on students' lives in the beautiful setting of Tywardreath School. The Trust values open communication and teamwork, ensuring that every staff member feels valued and empowered in their role.
