Class Teacher

Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

St Francis C of E Primary School

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Class Teacher to join our team. This role is offered on a fixed-term basis as maternity cover and is expected to continue until January 2028, subject to the return of the postholder.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role helping children in Year 1 flourish, within a school community committed to excellence. The successful candidate will be passionate about working with children and will have the communication skills, patience and commitment needed to inspire confidence, nurture potential and support every child to be their very best.

St Francis is a vibrant, nurturing community, and we are deeply proud of all that we achieve together. Our vision — every person matters, every person helps, every person succeeds — guides all that we do, helping each of us to live “life in all its fullness” (John 10:10). Even as a large school, we remain committed to creating a warm, family-centred environment where children feel secure, supported, and able to flourish.

As a Church school, our core Christian values of Courage, Peace, Thankfulness, Trust, Friendship and Hope are woven through daily life. Alongside these, our positive behaviour culture runs as a golden thread throughout school. We teach and celebrate being ready, respectful and safe, and we recognise all who make positive choices. Relationships sit at the heart of everything we do — shaping how we learn, how we grow, and how we care for one another.

These values work hand-in-hand with the Trust’s philosophy of work hard, be honest & help others, ensuring our children develop strong character as well as strong learning habits.

Kernow Learning is a multi-academy trust of 21 primary schools in Cornwall. We believe that our Trust is at the precipice of something great. Through a blend of collective strength and individual school autonomy, our schools work together to extend their offer beyond expectations in their pursuit of excellence. Our Trust is not insular; we embrace collaboration, innovation and development. Our English Hub supports schools across Cornwall to secure children's early reading, whilst our Teaching School Hub, as a partner in One Cornwall, provides services to schools across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly in relation to areas such as the Early Career Framework and National Professional Qualifications.

As part of Kernow Learning, you will join a Trust that is committed to Building Excellent Schools Together, where colleagues are empowered to grow, collaborate and make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and families across Cornwall.

• A competitive salary and membership of Teachers Pension Scheme
• A real commitment to wellbeing, including access to 24/7 wellbeing services and employee assistance programme
• Access to discounts with national and local retailers and service providers
• A range of CPD and training opportunities, both internally and externally, learning from local and national speakers and specialists to support your professional growth
• The support and skills of our networks of colleagues both within our schools and our Shared Services teams.
• Find out more about what it is like to work at Kernow Learning on our website:
  Kernow Learning - Colleague CPD, training and benefits.

• 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…