Employment Opportunities

Teacher Talentpool

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 [email protected] 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.

Head of Design Technology (DT)- Truro School Prep

Full time / Permanent
Competitive Salary & Benefits
Start date: September 2024 or January 2025

The successful candidate will be an inspiring DT teacher, who relishes the opportunity to lead the teaching of DT from 3 -11 years, and is confident in sharing their passion for their subject. The successful candidate should expect to teach across all or some of Key Stages 1 and 2.

Working in a professional, welcoming and dynamic environment, the successful candidate will ensure each child is nurtured and encouraged to reach their full potential.  As well as a genuine passion for excellence in academic and pastoral care, and inspired by our School’s values, all teachers are expected to contribute to our outstanding variety of co-curricular activities.

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, membership of the superb Sir Ben Ainslie Sports Centre and free lunchtime meals.

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 and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 15th May at 9.00am, although the advert may close early if the right candidate is found. 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 Abbie Carveth, HR / Recruitment Advisor, Truro School, Trennick Lane, Truro, TR1 1TH

Email: [email protected] Tel: 01872 272763

Truro School pupil numbers are strong and we are looking for additional professional, knowledgeable, enthusiastic and passionate staff to join our community and help us deliver excellent learning and teaching to our pupils in an effective and efficient operational environment. We are committed to attracting, developing and retaining the best people in their fields and those who are committed to our educational philosophy to promote inclusive excellence, academically, pastorally and via our vibrant co-curriculum.

Truro School is steeped in 140 years of history, and is Cornwall’s leading coeducational independent school for children aged 3-18. We are situated over two campuses. The Senior School educates around 840 pupils and is set within 40 acres of sports fields and open spaces overlooking Truro and its iconic Cathedral. The Prep School educates around 300 pupils and is located next to the Royal Cornwall Hospital. We have superb facilities and resources at both sites that support our forward-looking educational ambitions.

We employ more than 120 teachers and 230 Operational, Professional and Support (OPS) staff, full time and part time. We are proud of the strong community that we have built here and of the excitement and development we offer both the children and staff that join us. We are genuinely a supportive and caring school and we are encouraged to engage with, and grasp every opportunity that is presented to us.

Truro School recognises 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 Sorts Centre), as well as continuous professional development opportunities and a culture of lifelong learning.

Since November 2020, changes have been made to the DBS filtering regime meaning that potential candidates, may or may not, be required to disclose certain previous cautions, reprimands, final warnings, or convictions when applying for roles. As an employer it is our duty to signpost where you can obtain assistance in deciding what needs to be disclosed to us. Therefore, please click on the link for a flowchart provided by Nacro for this purpose. If you would like further information, please contact the Nacro helpline on 0300 123 1999 or email [email protected].