Year 5/6 Teacher

Year 5/6 Teacher – Fixed Term until 31st August 2026

Required from: 13 April 2026

Salary: MPR/UPR (depending on experience)
Part time – 0.8fte  Monday - Thursday

Penruddock Primary School is a small, welcoming rural primary school with a strong sense of community and high aspirations for all pupils.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled teacher to teach our mixed Year 5/6 class. This is a fixed-term post to support our staffing structure during a period of transition.

Our Year 5/6 class is a small cohort of 21 pupils. The successful candidate will:

•    Be an excellent and caring classroom practitioner.
•    Have high expectations for all learners
•    Inspire and nurture pupils to achieve their full potential.
•    Be confident teaching upper Key Stage 2
•    Deliver strong, well-sequenced English and maths teaching
•    Provide calm, consistent classroom leadership
•    Work collaboratively within a small staff team

We offer:
•    A warm, family-like atmosphere with a strong sense of community.
•    Small class sizes
•    Supportive governors and leadership
•    Engaged families
•    A beautiful rural setting
•    Opportunities to contribute to wider school life

This post would suit:

•    An experienced teacher seeking a short-term opportunity
•    A strong ECT with secure upper KS2 knowledge
•    A teacher between posts or relocating

Visits to school are warmly welcomed.  If you would like to visit the school, tours are arranged for the following times:
•    Tuesday 10th March 2026 @ 0945
•    Wednesday 11 March 2026 @ 0945
•    Wednesday 18 March 2026 @ 0945
Please email admin@penruddock.cumbria.sch.uk or call 017684 83278 to book an appointment.

Please contact Audrey Roper, School Business Manager or see our school website for an application pack.
If you would like to apply, please complete an application form which can be downloaded from the Westmorland and Furness website:
https://cumbria.gov.uk/elibrary/Content/Internet/536/5901/6049/45202162554.pdf

Please submit your completed application with a supporting letter no more than two sides.

Applicants who are being invited for interview will be contacted before the end of the day on Friday 20 March 2026. If you haven’t heard by then, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. 

Closing date:  Thursday19 March 2026 @ 12 Noon
Interview date: Tuesday 24 March 2026

Penruddock Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out; references will be sought, and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies as well as a workplace health assessment.