Job role
Class Teacher
Visa sponsorship
Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
Key stage 1/2
Working pattern
Full time
Contract type
Permanent
Pay Scale
M1-M5
UPS 1-2
Class Teacher job summary
St Neot Primary School is a warm and vibrant village school where every child is valued as an individual and staff are supported as part of a collaborative and inspiring team.
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly effective teacher who is committed to delivering high-quality learning experiences and maintaining high expectations for both achievement and behaviour. The successful candidate will inspire a love of learning and support pupils to grow in confidence, independence and resilience.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our small rural primary school, where strong relationships, community values and personalised learning are at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for a reflective practitioner who is committed to continuous professional development and who will contribute positively to our strong team ethos and the wider life of the school.
Join Our Team – Primary Teacher Opportunity
At St Neot School, we are committed to nurturing a vibrant, inclusive, and supportive community where every child is empowered to reach their full potential. We are seeking a dedicated and passionate primary teacher who shares our vision and drive for excellence.
You will:
Build strong, trusting relationships with children, supporting positive behaviour and fostering a love of learning.
Communicate clearly and effectively, delivering lessons that engage pupils and provide meaningful feedback.
Demonstrate strong subject knowledge and excellent organisational skills, planning lessons with care and attention.
Be dedicated to inclusive practices, understanding SEND provision and meeting the needs of every child, valuing their individuality.
Bring energy, positivity, and flexibility, enjoying collaboration with colleagues and contributing to a supportive team environment.
Be professionally curious, eager to develop your own skills through reflection, research, and professional development.
Share a specialist area of expertise to lead across the school—please include your curriculum strengths in your application.
What We Offer Our Staff:
A welcoming, close-knit community where everyone feels valued
A positive, child-centred culture that puts wellbeing and relationships first
A dedicated, creative, and hardworking team passionate about making a difference
Exciting opportunities for professional growth and continuous development
A supportive environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and new ideas
We would strongly encourage you to contact to us to arrange a tour of the school in advance of applying.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the ‘Keeping Children Safe In Education’ guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
Medical
Online and social media
Prohibition from teaching
Right to work
Satisfactory references
Suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Application forms can be found by visiting our school website
https://www.st-neot.cornwall.sch.uk/
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
For an informal discussion regarding this role, please contact Sam Bowden at head@st-neot.cornwall.sch.uk or call 01579 320580. If you believe you can demonstrate the dedication, skills and passion required, we look forward to receiving your application.
About St Neot Community Primary School
School type
Local Authority Maintained School, ages 2 to 11
Education phase
Nursery/Primary school
School size
119 pupils enrolled (including nursery)
Age range
2 to 11
Ofsted report
https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/21/111964
School website
https://www.st-neot.cornwall.sch.uk/
Email address
secretary@st-neot.cornwall.sch.uk
head@st-neot.cornwall.sch.uk
Phone number
01579 320580
This is not a Cornwall Council vacancy therefore please contact the organisation direct for further information.
Organisation address: St Neot School, Loveny Road, St Neot, Cornwall, PL14 6NL
Contact detail: Sam Bowden
Email: secretary@st-neot.cornwall.sch.uk
Website: https://www.st-neot.cornwall.sch.uk/
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