Job Description

Whitstone Community Primary School is seeking to appoint a positive, inspiring teacher for a fixed term period. We are keen to accommodate the best candidates who will make a positive impact on our school and standards.

This post is for a mixed key stage class of EYFS & KS1 pupils in Reception, Y1 & Y2. Experience of teaching mixed aged classes is desirable.

We offer:
? A unique small village school in a beautiful rural location
? Children who are polite, happy and motivated to learn
? A supportive staff team who genuinely want the best for our pupils
? A commitment to your own professional development

The successful candidate will:

? Be committed to creating challenge, excitement, creativity and independence in
learning
? Be dedicated to raising standards and be a good role model
? Have excellent organisational and communication skills
? Be dynamic, resilient and hard working with a positive nature
? Be able to work as part of a team and establish positive relationships with pupils,
parents, governors and staff
? Have a reflective and evaluative approach to their practice

Required Date: ASAP
Salary: MPS
Contract: Full time, Fixed Term until Christmas.

Closing Date: 18th September 2025 12 noon.
Interviews: 19th September 2025.

Please email for a more detailed job description and specifications. Shortlisted candidates will be notified by email on the afternoon of 18th September.

Visits to the school are encouraged. To arrange a visit, please contact our school secretary, Mrs Claire Rackstraw by email at school@whitstone.cornwall.sch.uk

or call the office on 01288 341241

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for this post.

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 3 months

Pay: 26,538.98-46,195.82 per year

Work Location: In person