Perranporth Community Primary School is an ambitious and caring school always striving to improve and provide the very best in teaching and learning for all our pupils.
We are looking to appoint an excellent and inspirational teacher to join our Key Stage 2 team from September 2026.
What skills and experience we’re looking for?
We are searching for successful candidates who are:
• Highly motivated and driven, with a track record of excellent classroom teaching.
• Resilient, reflective practitioners and strong role models with high expectations for themselves and our pupils.
• Effective in forming positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
• Able to demonstrate the ability to work proactively as part of a team with a ‘can do’ positive attitude to meet the needs of every child.
• Creative teachers, able to contribute to the development of our GREEN Curriculum.
In return we offer:
Perranporth is a thriving school at the heart of our Cornish community. We are perfectly situated just a short walk from Perranporth Beach. Our school is one form entry, has 7 classes with 210 pupils on roll.
Perranporth School is a successful school and a wonderful place to learn. Our children have positive attitudes to learning and are proud of their school. We have a strong and committed team who strive to create a happy, safe, caring environment in which every child can succeed and become a LEAP learner. We have a dedicated and supportive parent community, Trust and Local Governing Board.
Inspired? Please contact the School Office on 01872 572021 to arrange an appointment to come and meet us and have a look around our school.
Our School enjoys working collaboratively with our partner schools within Truro and Penwith Academy Trust.
Please click here to find out more and apply!
We are committed to safeguarding children and the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and will be assessed against the Childcare Disqualification Regulations.
This is not a Cornwall Council vacancy therefore please contact the organisation direct for further information.
Organisation address: Perranporth C.P. School
Liskey Hill
Perranporth
Cornwall
TR6 0EU
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