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Mabe Community Primary School
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Thursdays and Fridays (0.4 FTE)
Salary: Teachers' Main Scale
Start date: As soon as possible
Closing date: 25 September 2026
Interview date: Week commencing 28 September 2026
How to apply: Apply online at www.kernowlearning.co.uk/vacancies
Kernow Learning is a multi-academy trust of 21 primary schools in Cornwall. We believe that our trust is achieving great things through a balance of collaboration and autonomy, enabling our schools to learn from one another while retaining their unique identities. Our schools work together to provide the strength, support and expertise needed to continually improve outcomes for children and young people.
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 areas such as the Early Career Framework and National Professional Qualifications.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Class Teacher to join our team at Mabe Community Primary School. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children's learning and development within a caring and ambitious school community. The successful candidate will inspire confidence, curiosity and a love of learning, while creating a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child is supported to thrive and achieve their potential.
This is a permanent part-time position, working Thursdays and Fridays each week. We are looking for a candidate who can make a long-term commitment to these working days and become an integral part of our school community.
The successful candidate will:
- Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
- Inspire children to develop confidence, curiosity and a love of learning.
- Have high expectations for all pupils and a commitment to helping every child achieve their potential.
- Deliver engaging, high-quality teaching that supports strong progress and positive outcomes.
- Create an inclusive and stimulating classroom environment where children feel safe, valued and supported.
- Build positive and professional relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
- Work collaboratively as part of a dedicated team and contribute to the wider life of the school.
- Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional development and reflective practice.
- Share our commitment to safeguarding, promoting the welfare of children and supporting their wellbeing.
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Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver high-quality learning experiences that engage, challenge and support all pupils.
- Assess, monitor and record pupil progress, using assessment information to inform teaching and learning.
- Create a positive learning environment that promotes high standards of achievement, behaviour and inclusion.
- Adapt teaching to meet the needs of all learners, including pupils with SEND and those requiring additional challenge.
- Build positive partnerships with parents, carers and colleagues to support pupil achievement and wellbeing.
- Contribute to curriculum development and the wider life of the school.
- Participate fully in professional development, school events and team collaboration.
- Uphold the school's values and fulfil the professional duties set out in the Teachers' Standards.
- Safeguard and promote the welfare of all children and young people.
About Our School
Mabe Community Primary School is a welcoming and inclusive school for children aged 3 to 11, located at the heart of a thriving village community. We are passionate about providing an ambitious, engaging and enjoyable education that inspires children to develop confidence, resilience and a lifelong love of learning.
Our school values of Community, Cooperation, Commitment, Courage and Compassion underpin all aspects of school life and complement Kernow Learning's core values of Strength, Wisdom and Courage. We aim to ensure that every child feels valued, supported and empowered to fulfil their potential, both academically and personally.
We are proud of our positive relationships with pupils, families and the wider community. Our dedicated staff work collaboratively to create a happy, safe and respectful environment where children are encouraged to be aspirational, embrace challenges and celebrate success.
Benefits
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 benefits that make employment with Kernow Learning rewarding and fulfilling. We offer:
- A competitive salary and membership of the Teachers' Pension Scheme.
- A real commitment to wellbeing, including access to 24/7 wellbeing services and an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
- Access to discounts with national and local retailers and service providers.
- A range of CPD and training opportunities, both internally and externally, with opportunities to learn from local and national speakers and specialists to support professional growth.
- The support and expertise of networks of colleagues across our schools and Shared Services teams.
- Find out more about what it is like to work at Kernow Learning on our website Kernow Learning - Our Culture.
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If you would like the opportunity to contribute to the success of our Trust, we would love to hear from you. You can apply for this position online by visiting www.kernowlearning.co.uk/vacancies.
Kernow Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be expected to share this commitment and will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, prohibition checks, Section 128 checks and online searches.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. If you require any part of the application pack in an alternative format, or require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss your needs.
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.
For further information, or for support with the application process, please contact our HR Team on 01637 303106 or email hr@kernowlearning.co.uk.
Apply now at www.kernowlearning.co.uk/vacancies.
Mabe Community Primary School
Cunningham Park
Mabe Burnthouse
Penryn
Cornwall
TR10 9HB
This is not a Cornwall Council vacancy therefore please contact the organisation direct for further information.
Organisation address:
Kernow Learning Trust
The Old Cricket Pavilion,
Treninnick Hill, Newquay,
TR7 2JU
Contact detail: HR
Email: hr@kernowlearning.co.uk
Website: https://www.kernowlearning.co.uk
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