Class Teacher 0.8 at Lerryn CofE Primary School

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  Job Reference #
EDV/2026/LCPS/00612
  Location
School Lane, Lerryn, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, PL22 0QA
  Contract Type
Fixed Term
  Contract Term
Part-Time
  Salary
£32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (FTE)
Actual salary is £26,332 to £36,281
 Fixed Term End Date
Tue 31st Aug, 2027
  Closing Date
Midnight, Fri 3rd Jul, 2026
  Start Date
September 2026
  Positions Available
1
   Positions Available        1
  Suitable for ECTs
  Interview Date(s)
8th July 2026
   Interview Date(s)           8th July 2026
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About this Role

Our 'Bring It!' vision requires us to ensure our pupils are excited by and fully engaged in their learning and school experience more widely. We support them to use their talents to create positive school memories with their friends that will remain with them for the rest of their lives.

        Our aim is to inspire a lifetime of adventure.  

        As a Church of England Trust, we support its vision for education which is deeply Christian, with Jesus' promise of 'life in all its fullness' at its heart.


St Barnabas Trust is looking to recruit an outstanding teacher to join our team. This an exciting opportunity to work within St Barnabas Multi Academy Trust at Lerryn School. 

Lerryn CofE School is a small school based in the heart of the picturesque village of Lerryn. The school which is sat at the top of a small hill boasts stunning views of the river and Lerryn’s famous stepping stones.  Lerryn School is an ideal location for outdoor learning and activities. The school is proud to be at the heart of the village community. 

The two small mixed age classes provide a unique and personalised education for our children. All of the children are able to access the wider Trust outdoor offer which includes rock climbing, mountain booking and canoeing. The children also have the opportunity to access a yearly residential from Y2-Y6 including London, Cardiff and Beer. 

We know we are successful in our vision as our pupils are;

  • happy and confident

  • eager to learn

  • extending their learning at home

  • coming to school and sharing their ideas

  • working together with their friends

  • achieving high standards


We are looking for a teacher who will truly make a difference in children’s lives.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a flourishing village school at the heart of the community which is part of a family of schools in St Barnabas Trust. We believe that every member of our school community has important talents to share, nurture and grow. As a proud member of the St Barnabas Multi Academy Trust, our vision is supported with a ‘Bring It!’ approach to all areas of our school life. We welcome applications from ECT's and experienced teachers. In return, we offer excellent ongoing professional development and the opportunity to work alongside staff from other schools within the Trust.  

This role is 0.8 four days per week, this is a fixed term contract until 31st August 2027. Please note: This role is essential and as such we will be interviewing as suitable applicants apply. We reserve the right to close this role early should vacancies be filled before the closing date.

We are looking to appoint a teacher who can:

    • demonstrate high quality teaching .

      • be proactive in supporting our team approach with good interpersonal skills.
      • contribute to our Church of England ethos.
      • maintain a dynamic, inspirational yet challenging learning environment.
      • secure high quality relationships with parents, carers and the wider community.
      • demonstrate a desire to ensure that every single child can achieve the best of their ability, through effective differentiation and high-quality teaching.
      • Embrace and capitalise on the learning environment outside the four walls of the classroom.

      In return, we can offer you:

        • a welcoming and friendly team environment within a MAT committed to staff development with well-motivated and enthusiastic children who are eager to learn new skills.
        • the opportunity to flourish within a supportive and forward thinking school family.

        • Generous local authority pension scheme 

        • Cycle to work scheme

        • Employee Assistance programme

        • Flexible working considered

        • Corporate gym membership discount

        • Ongoing Training and Development opportunities


               St Barnabas Multi Academy Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.

        We do not discriminate against staff based on age, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religious or political belief or affiliation, trade union membership, gender, gender reassignment, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, disability, socio-economic background or any other inappropriate distinction or characteristic covered by the Equality Act 2010.

        St Barnabas Multi Academy Trust 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 candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. Please be aware that all shortlisted candidates will have an online search conducted as part of the Trust’s due diligence checks in line with KCSIE.

        Please be aware that all shortlisted candidates will have an online search conducted as part of the Trust’s due diligence checks in line with KCSIE.


        Lerryn CofE Primary School has set out the below shortlisting criteria which you will need to refer to when writing your personal statement for the role.

        Qualifications

        Degree or relevant professional qualification. Essential
        QTS. Essential
        Record of recent and relevant in-service training. Essential

        Skills

        Willingness to further own professional development. Essential
        Knowledge of the National Curriculum. Essential
        Team player and committed to team working across groups of schools as a Trust. Essential
        Effective communication and organisational skills. Essential
        Ability to prioritise, use initiative and good time management. Essential
        Able to follow Trust curriculum systems; contributing to their design and development. Essential
        Actively seek to maintain and develop the Christian ethos of the school. Essential
        IT literate with experience of a range of teaching aids. Essential
        Willingness to support strong links with parents, local governors, the Church and colleagues across the Trust. Essential
        Ability to plan for the use of additional adult support. Desirable

        Experiences

        Experience of teaching in the appropriate age range. Essential
        Experience of assessment across the primary ages. Essential
        Aware of current primary educational initiatives and issues. Essential
        A commitment to safeguarding. Essential
        Experience of teaching across age phases or the willingness to learn. Desirable
        Experience of assessment across all age phases or the willingness to learn. Desirable
        Be able to support the ethos of an exciting learning environment through the creative use of displays. Desirable
        A practising Christian. Desirable


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