Job Description

The Learning Academy Partnership has an exciting opportunity for a Class Teacher to join our School Trust, based in Marhamchurch C of E Academy.

Marhamchurch, near Bude, is a beautiful, rural village just off the Atlantic Highway overlooking the stunning Cornish coastline and just a 30-minute drive from Launceston. There is a real sense of community where we aim to ensure that all our children can flourish in all they do. At Marhamchurch, we pride ourselves on providing every child with a rich and engaging curriculum grounded in our Christian values. Our vision is:

‘Life in all its fullness’

Working in close partnership with our families, we believe that every child should be taught by expert, high quality teachers in an inspirational school that always puts children first. At Marhamchurch, we believe that education is about more than lessons in a classroom - it’s about sparking curiosity, building confidence, and giving every child the best possible start in life.

We are looking for a Key Stage 1 Class Teacher to join our incredible team who can nurture and inspire our children, foster a love of learning, and make a profound difference to their lives. We are immensely proud of our School Trust – we live our vision by working collectively as a family of schools with a shared responsibility for all children. By working as a Hub (alongside St Mark’s C of E Academy and Jacobstow Community Academy) and as part of the wider School Trust, we empower each other to deliver an exceptional curriculum offer that is fully rooted in our Christian values.

This is a great opportunity to be part of a wider team of teachers not just in the Cornwall Hub, but across the wider Trust who develop practice and share expertise for the benefit of all children. Whether you’re just starting out as an Early Career Teacher or bring years of classroom experience, we would love to hear from you!

We value the diversity of skills and perspectives that every teacher brings and are committed to supporting a healthy life balance for all our colleagues. We’re happy to explore flexible working arrangements and discuss what that might look like for you.
Our School Trust is underpinned by our four core beliefs; we are stronger together, a sense of belonging; removing barriers and realising the possible. This means that by working collectively, we can achieve our absolute best to ensure that children, especially the most vulnerable, can flourish. Our ethos is one of working together to Empower, Excel, Together. 

What we can offer you:

● Make a real difference – every day you’ll have the chance to make a profound difference to children’s lives.
● Be part of something bigger – you will be part of a values-led School Trust where we collaborate, innovate, and succeed together.
● We invest in you – our People Strategy ensures you’re nurtured, supported, and given opportunities to develop so you can provide the very best for our children.
● Grow your expertise – access to our high-quality professional development, career pathways, and bespoke CPD; we’re committed to your personal and professional growth.
● A genuine commitment to life balance – we prioritise colleague wellness and actively support a healthy, sustainable approach to work.
● Comprehensive wellbeing support – access to a confidential, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme whenever you need it.
● Flexibility that fits life – our family-friendly policies help you balance work with what matters most.
● Perks and savings – from Cycle to Work and Tech schemes, to lifestyle discounts and benefits.
● A pension you can count on – generous Teachers Pension Scheme.

We want to support you in deciding if we are a School Trust that you would like to join. We recommend that you arrange a visit or virtual call so that you can better understand if we are an organisation which excites you and can support you to flourish. Please contact Deirdre Petersen – Telephone 01288 361445 or email marhamchurch@lapsw.org – to arrange an appointment.

For further details and to apply, please refer to the Vacancies section of the Trust website www.lapsw.co.uk

We are committed to making our application process accessible to everyone. If you have a disability, neurodivergent condition (such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, or autism), or any other additional needs, we will work with you to ensure you have the support you need. Please use the links below for more information or contact us to discuss any adjustments that would help you take part fully in the process.

https://exceptionalindividuals.com/neurodiversity/
https://www.healthassured.org/blog/neurodiversity/
The closing date for applications is Wednesday 3rd June (9am) however please feel free to apply as soon as possible, as applications will be considered upon receipt. We reserve the right to interview / appoint before the closing date. Interviews are anticipated to take place on Friday 12th June.

The Learning Academy Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS disclosures are required for this post along with the other necessary checks. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

This is not a Cornwall Council vacancy therefore please contact the organisation direct for further information.

Organisation address: Marhamchurch C of E Academy
Helebridge Road
MARHAMCHURCH
EX23 0HY

Email: marhamchurch@lapsw.org

Website: https://www.lapsw.co.uk/