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We are currently recruiting for:
Head of Sport (Truro School Prep)
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With more than 120 teachers, full time and part time, we are always on the lookout for candidates who are passionate about education and are dedicated to shaping the future of young minds to join our vibrant community. We offer a diverse range of subjects and therefore are always interested in candidates with excellent subject knowledge, positivity and energy.
If you would like to be added to our candidate database for either short term or permanent, part-time or full-time future teaching opportunities, please submit your CV to recruitment@truroschool.com so that we can contact you if a vacancy arises within the next 12 months. When a role comes up, we will ask you at that stage to complete an application form if you are interested in taking your application further. Please make sure you indicate what subject(s) would most be of interest to you along with the key stages you would like to teach plus your availability, so that we can accurately match your interests to any future roles. We also have cover supervisor opportunities from time to time, so please also get in touch for more information if you are interested in cover work.
We recognise the outstanding people that work across every part of our school, both in and outside of the classroom, and we support them with a fantastic range of benefits – from competitive salaries and pension plans, to free lunches and refreshments and a well-resourced wellbeing programme (including free membership of the amazing Sir Ben Ainslie Sports Centre), as well as continuous professional development opportunities and a culture of lifelong learning.
We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and a Disclosure and Barring Service check. We embrace diversity and promote equality of opportunity, and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Permanent / Full Time
Start Date: September 2025, however, a January 2026 start may be for the right candidate
Salary: this is a Middle Leadership role graded at ML1 on the Truro School salary scales. Starting salary is dependent upon skills and experience.
We are seeking an outstanding Head of Sport to lead the development of Physical Education, games and activities throughout the School. The successful candidate will nurture a passion for sport in all children and will develop the school’s sporting reputation. Truro School Prep is a co-educational preparatory school for children aged 3 to 11. The staff team is very committed, talented and work closely together.
Sport and activities are an integral part of Truro School Prep life. We are seeking an enthusiastic and capable Physical Education/Sports specialist to develop and lead all aspects of sport within the 3 to 11 age range.
Facilities
Truro School Prep is well-equipped with a purpose-built sports hall featuring cricket nets, badminton courts, a tennis court and basketball courts. The School also benefits from a purpose-built swimming pool, outdoor netball courts/tennis court, sports pitches and spacious grounds.
Games programme
Our inclusive sports programme encourages all pupils to represent the School at an appropriate level. Delivered co-educationally, it covers rugby, netball, football, hockey, cricket, athletics, cross-country, and year-round swimming with specialist teachers.
Pupils also develop their athletics skills through the wider activities programme. The School owns sailing dinghies and kayaks at a nearby reservoir and takes advantage of local opportunities, such as surf days for Years 5 and 6.
In return, we offer a comprehensive package of benefits including an excellent defined contribution pension, fee remission, both electric car and cycle to work salary sacrifice schemes, excellent CPD opportunities and fantastic working facilities including free lunch and refreshments, onsite parking and membership of the superb Sir Ben Ainslie Sports Centre.
Truro School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and DBS. We embrace diversity and promote equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Closing date for applications is Tuesday 13 May 2025 at 9.00am. We may close the process earlier if a suitable candidate is identified so early application is encouraged.
Interviews for shortlisted candidates will hope to take place w/c 19th May.
All applications must be made using a Truro School application form. Application forms must be completed in full and returned by post or e-mail to:
Abbie Carveth, HR/Recruitment Advisor, Truro School, Trennick Lane, Truro, TR1 1TH
Email: recruitment@truroschool.com, Tel: 01872 272763
Part time / Permanent
Approx 0.5 fte
Start: September 2025
We are seeking an inspiring mathematician, who relishes the opportunity to teach maths across multiple key stages, and join a strong team of Mathematicians at Truro School. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of departmental teaching and learning resources to support lessons. They will show an active interest in the development of pupils’ knowledge, skills and enthusiasm beyond the classroom and to teach Maths across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5.
As well as a genuine passion for excellence in academic and pastoral care, and inspired by our school’s ethos, the candidate will be expected to play a full part in supporting and shaping the Maths Department’s extensive co-curricular provision, including clubs and competitions.
Applications are welcome from candidates at any stage of their careers.
In addition to a competitive salary, we are committed to the wellbeing and development of all our staff, promoting continuous professional development, pension, staff discount, free lunch and refreshments, and membership of the superb Sir Ben Ainslie Sports Centre.
Truro School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and Enhanced DBS. We embrace diversity and promote equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Closing date for applications is Tuesday 29 April, 2025 at 9.00am. Interviews for shortlisted candidates are anticipated to take place w/c 12 May 2025.
All applications must be made using a Truro School application form. Application forms must be completed in full and returned by post or e-mail to:
Miss A Carveth, HR Advisor, Truro School, Trennick Lane, Truro TR1 1TH
Email: recruitment@truroschool.com, Tel: 01872 272763
Part time / Permanent
Approx 0.75 fte
Start: September 2025
The successful candidate will be an inspiring English teacher, relishing the opportunity to teach English, and who is confident in sharing their passion for their subject. The successful candidate should expect to teach across Key Stages 3 and 4.
The successful candidate will be joining a strong team and will themselves be an excellent teacher, or will show the potential to become one. They will contribute to the development of departmental teaching and learning resources to support lessons and will show an active interest in the development of pupils’ knowledge, skills and enthusiasm beyond the classroom.
Applications are welcome from candidates at any stage of their careers.
In addition to a competitive salary, we are committed to the wellbeing and development of all our staff, promoting continuous professional development, pension, staff discount, free lunch and refreshments, and membership of the superb Sir Ben Ainslie Sports Centre.
Truro School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and Enhanced DBS. We embrace diversity and promote equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Closing date for applications is Tuesday 29 April, 2025 at 9.00am. Interviews for shortlisted candidates are anticipated to take place w/c 12 May 2025.
All applications must be made using a Truro School application form. Application forms must be completed in full and returned by post or e-mail to:
Miss A Carveth, HR Advisor, Truro School, Trennick Lane, Truro TR1 1TH
Email: recruitment@truroschool.com, Tel: 01872 272763
Part time / Permanent
0.6 fte
Start: September 2025
The successful candidate will be a passionate and dedicated SEN (Special Educational Needs) teacher with exceptional knowledge and experience in supporting diverse learners.
You will have a wide range of teaching strategies to enable students to make good progress, with excellent knowledge of how SEND impacts teaching and learning in the classroom.
In addition to a competitive salary, we are committed to the wellbeing and development of all our staff, promoting continuous professional development, L&G pension, staff discount, free lunch and refreshments, and membership of the superb Sir Ben Ainslie Sports Centre.
Truro School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and Enhanced DBS. We embrace diversity and promote equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Closing date for applications is Wednesday 30 April, 2025 at 9.00am. Interviews for shortlisted candidates are anticipated to take place w/c 12 May 2025.
All applications must be made using a Truro School application form. Application forms must be completed in full and returned by post or e-mail to:
Miss A Carveth, HR Advisor, Truro School, Trennick Lane, Truro TR1 1TH
Email: recruitment@truroschool.com, Tel: 01872 272763
£12.05 per hour (£8.60ph for U18’s)
Start Date: May, 2025
We are looking for friendly and motivated Lifeguards/Sports Assistants to provide daily support to the Duty Manager in the effective operation of the Sir Ben Ainslie Sports Centre and ensuring the safety of pool users by preventing and responding to emergencies. You’ll assist in making sure all facilities are safe and clean, and work as part of the lifeguard team in ensuring health and safety on the poolside, and provide first response to any rescue/first aid needs.
You’ll also support the preparation of sports equipment including setting up, issue and recovery of equipment as required for each activity as well as undertaking administrative and reception duties relating to bookings and issuing tickets.
The role is zero hours, covering a range of shifts during the evenings and weekends depending on availability.
Truro School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and DBS. We embrace diversity and promote equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Closing date for applications is Tuesday 29 April 2025 at 9.00am. Please note this advert may close earlier if suitable applications are received prior to the closing date.
All applications must be made using the Truro School Application Form. Application forms must be completed in full and returned by post or e-mail to:
Miss Abbie Carveth HR/Recruitment Advisor, Truro School, Trennick Lane, Truro TR1 1TH
Email: recruitment@truroschool.com, Tel: 01872 272763
Truro School is committed to providing the best possible care and education to its pupils and students and a supportive and balanced working environment to its staff.
The School recognises the importance of attracting, recruiting and retaining excellent staff who share our vision to be a beacon of inclusive excellence, producing confident, tolerant and enthusiastic young people who enjoy working with others and are ready to influence the world. We are also committed to ensuring the best possible environment for the children and young people in our care.
For more information about Truro School’s recruitment and selection process, please view our ‘Recruitment and Selection Policy’ on the Policies page of the website (link below):
Our school motto, Esse Quam Videri (to be, rather than to seem to be), captures the essence of our identity and is defined by the 5 C's below. Underpinned by strong Christian principles, we are a caring and inclusive community which values, nurtures and develops each individual.
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