Class Teacher Year 5/6 - Pensans School
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are seeking to appoint a Class Teacher 1.0 fte from September 2023. The job role will be teaching Year 5/6 mixed age class.
The successful candidate will have excellent behaviour management skills, be a proven practitioner committed to raising standards, be able to manage a large class of mixed age and ability pupils and be able to offer leadership in a curriculum subject.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our friendly, enthusiastic and dedicated team. We are a staff team that are caring and passionate about getting the very best from the children. You will be a positive, highly motivated and creative teacher who is a strong role model. We have high aspirations for all pupils and are committed to supporting them to excel in their learning, regardless of their differences and abilities.
At Pensans School, we work hard to ensure that our children are happy, confident and have extensive opportunities to develop many different skills, preparing them for their successful futures after primary School. You will demonstrate the ability to work proactively as part of a team with a “can do” positive attitude to meet the needs of every child.
If you feel you have the passion to make a difference to the lives of our children, we would very much like to hear from you. Visits to the school are encouraged – please telephone to arrange a date.
For further information or to apply for this role, please visit the Truro and Penwith Academy Trust website: www.tpacademytrust.org
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Salary: £28,000.00-£38,810.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Class Teacher Year 5/6 - Pensans School roles across Truro and Penwith Academy Trust's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
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STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £28,000 - £38,810 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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