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We are currently recruiting for:
Assistant Head (Pastoral) and DSL
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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 [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.
Full Time / Permanent / All Year Round
Salary: £32,996 to £39,133pa (dependent on skills and experience).
Working hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30am till 5:00pm.
Start Date: February /March 2026
Reporting to the Finance Director, the Management Accountant will play a key role in delivering accurate and timely financial information across Truro School and its associated charitable and commercial entities. The postholder will lead on monthly management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, VAT returns and statutory accounts, while supporting budget holders, auditors and regulatory submissions. This role also provides cover across the Finance team, contributes to forecasting and treasury management, and supports charitable activities including Gift Aid, bursaries and donations.
In addition to a competitive salary, we are committed to the wellbeing and development of all our staff, promoting continuous professional development, as well as free lunch and refreshments.
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 Monday 9 February, 2026 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 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
Full Time / Permanent / All Year Round
Salary: NT3, Circa £28,800 per annum
Start Date: March 2026
We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Assistant Operations Manager to join our busy Operations team. The Assistant Operations Manager will be directly responsible for providing effective and efficient organisation of administration within the busy transport, operations and estates departments.
The role will involve managing the school’s daily transport requirements and overseeing the school fleet, ensuring vehicles are safe, compliant, well maintained and available to meet operational needs. The postholder will take a proactive and hands-on approach to fleet operations, including carrying out regular vehicle inspections, arranging servicing and repairs, and driving school vehicles when required to support transport and operational demands.
This role is a permanent position working full time, 37.5 hours per week.
The working hours will be:
· During term time: Monday – Thursday 8:45am – 5:15pm, Friday 7:45am – 4:15pm or 8:45am – 5:15pm- with a 1-hour unpaid break.
· During the holiday period: Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm (times can be flexible during holiday periods) – with a 1-hour unpaid break.
In addition to a competitive salary, we are committed to the wellbeing and development of all our staff, promoting continuous professional development, as well as free lunch and refreshments.
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 10 February, 2026 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 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
Full Time / Permanent / All Year Round
Salary: £29,603 to £34,560pa (dependent on skills and experience)
Start Date: March 2026
We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Carpenter to join our dynamic Estates team. Our successful candidate will be an integral and key member of the maintenance staff, jointly responsible for the maintenance and improvement of the School’s woodwork, carpentry and associated equipment.
Working within a team led by the Senior Tradesperson, the purpose of this post is to repair and renew without supervision the carpentry related fixtures and fittings within the School.
This role is a permanent position working full time, 37.5 hours per week, Mondays to Friday 8.00am – 4:00pm
In addition to a competitive salary, we are committed to the wellbeing and development of all our staff, promoting continuous professional development, as well as free lunch and refreshments.
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 Monday 9 February, 2026 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 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
Permanent / Full Time
Salary: Graded at L14 – L18 on the Truro School Salary Scales, Salary circa £71k
Start Date: September 2026
Truro School is offering an exceptional opportunity for an Assistant Head (Pastoral) and Designated Safeguarding Lead to join our Senior Leadership Team.
We are seeking a committed and experienced leader to take lead responsibility for safeguarding and child protection across the School, alongside strategic oversight of attendance. With a long history of educational success in Cornwall and a strong commitment to pupil wellbeing, Truro School is dedicated to providing a safe, supportive and nurturing environment in which every child can thrive.
The successful candidate will bring the skills and experience to lead safeguarding and attendance across the School, advising the Head and Deputy Head (Pastoral) on policy and practice and contributing to strategic development. Working closely with the Deputy Head (Pastoral), Senior Leadership Team, Governors and colleagues, they will ensure robust safeguarding procedures, statutory compliance and a culture where pupils feel safe, supported and valued, alongside leading strategies to monitor and improve pupil attendance.
As Designated Safeguarding Lead, the postholder will take overall responsibility for safeguarding and child protection, including managing referrals, record-keeping, liaison with external agencies, oversight of child protection file transfers and supporting staff in handling safeguarding concerns.
The postholder will be a member of the Senior School Leadership Team, contributing to school-wide strategic and operational decision-making, preparing reports for Governors, and playing a full part in the pastoral and co-curricular life of the School and its wider community.
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 Monday 2 February 2026 at 9.00am. Interviews likely to take place on Tuesday 10 February 2026.
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: [email protected], Tel: 01872 272763
Term time only / Permanent / Residential
Salary: £21,300 pa (based on an FTE of 0.83 and a full-time equivalent salary £25,663 pa). Accommodation included.
Hours: 42.5 hours per week during term time
(30 hours as a Resident Tutor and 12.5 hours as an Assistant House Parent)
Accommodation: Three-bedroom house with a garden (suitable for small families)
Tenure: This role is offered on a 10-year tenure basis.
Start: Easter 2026
Truro School is offering an exceptional opportunity for an Assistant Head of Boarding to join our warm, caring and inclusive boarding community.
We are seeking a friendly, energetic, resilient and approachable leader to work closely with the Head of Boarding in providing strategic oversight, pastoral leadership and day-to-day operational support across our boarding houses. With a long history of educational success in Cornwall and a strong and growing boarding community, Truro School is committed to providing a safe, supportive and enriching home-from-home environment for pupils from the UK and around the world.
The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to safeguarding, pupil wellbeing and inclusive practice, and will bring the skills, insight and experience to help shape a positive, forward-looking boarding culture. Working with the Head of Boarding, Deputy Head (Pastoral), Senior Leadership Team, Houseparents and boarding staff, they will help ensure consistency of practice, shared standards and a strong sense of one boarding community.
The role involves oversight of pastoral care, wellbeing, PSHE provision, safeguarding, compliance, medical care, staff development and boarding operations, as well as supporting the promotion, recruitment and retention of boarders. These responsibilities are carried out in close partnership with, and in support of, the Head of Boarding.
Accommodation is provided, as this is a residential position. The postholder will be provided with a three bedroom house with a garden which is situated within girls boarding and will be a key visible presence within the boarding community.
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.
We understand this role might appeal to a range of different people with different experience including some teachers. There is some flexibility in how this role could be aligned, including the possibility of combining this post with other internal positions within the School. We welcome the opportunity to discuss this with you in advance of any application.
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 Monday 2nd February 2026 at 9.00am.
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: [email protected], Tel: 01872 272763
Salary: £12.62 per hour
Start Date: February, 2026
Permanent / Part-Time / All Year Round
We are looking for a friendly and motivated Receptionist who plays a critical role in providing a first-class experience to community members, prospective members and visitors to the Sir Ben Ainslie Sports Centre.
This role is the first point of contact for customer enquiries and will assist the Duty Manager by providing effective and efficient administrative support. It is also a requirement that this role provide lifeguard trained assistance to the poolside team when responding to emergencies.
The receptionist role will be working 27.5 hours a week and the shifts are:
Monday – Friday: 3:45pm – 9:45pm with a 30-minute unpaid break
There are two lifeguard shifts which will take your total hours to 30 hours per week, these are:
Wednesday and Thursday: 2:30pm – 3:45pm
If you don’t not hold a lifeguard qualification but are willing to do so, we can support you with the training.
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 3 February 2026 at 9.00am. Please note this advert may close earlier if suitable applications are received prior to the closing date. Please note this advert may close earlier if suitable applications are received prior to the closing date and we will be interviewing throughout so an early application is encouraged.
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: [email protected], Tel: 01872 272763
Term Time Only
£12.62 per hour (£10.00ph for U18’s)
Start Date: February, 2026
We are looking for a friendly and motivated Lifeguard to provide daily support to the Duty Manager in the effective operation of the pool at our Prep School 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.
This role is permanent, part time, term time only and there are 19 hours available.
The shifts available are (please apply and specify which shifts you are available to do)
· Monday: 3:15pm – 4:45pm.
· Tuesday: 8:45am – 11:45am and 2:15pm – 4:45pm
· Wednesday: 8:45am – 3:15pm with a 30 minutes unpaid break
· Friday: 8:45am – 3:15pm with a 30 minute unpaid break
Additional shifts may be available at our 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. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Closing date for applications is Tuesday 3rd February 2026 at 9.00am. Please note this advert may close earlier if suitable applications are received prior to the closing date and we will be interviewing throughout so an early application is encouraged.
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 Address- [email protected] Tel: 01872272763
Full time / Fixed term (Easter until the end of Summer term 2026)
Competitive Salary & Benefits
Start date: Easter 2026
We are seeking an experienced Teacher of Maths and English with clear teaching pedagogy and a track record of excellence in the classroom. They will have experience of raising pupil achievement, and will relish the opportunity to model excellent teaching from Year 4 to Year 6.
Working in a professional, welcoming and dynamic environment, you 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-curriculum 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.
More information on this role is available on the Truro School website.
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 Tuesday 27 January, 2026 at 9am. 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: [email protected], 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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Curiosity to always want to discover and learn more, academically and more widely too.
Because we believe that academic excellence is an important part of human excellence. Every child is an individual and we celebrate and develop their uniqueness, helping them to become an independent learner and encouraging each child to explore, understand and cultivate their talent and abilities, whatever they may be.
Compassion to understand and champion the needs of others, in our community and beyond.
Because our mission challenges us to be a vibrant community which enables people to live their lives to the full and transform society for the better. Located in the heart of Cornwall, our distinctive, serene location supports the development of balanced, unpretentious and reflective children who understand their role as global citizens.
Confidence to build resilience by learning from both successes and failures alike.
Because we want every pupil to be comfortable in their own skin, celebrating the uniqueness of each individual in the school community. Through drama, presenting and public speaking opportunities, as well as appearing in productions and concerts, pupils learn key communication skills and gain the confidence to prosper in the real world.
Creativity to be imaginative in how we express ourselves and approach new challenges.
Because we value the development of pupils’ imaginative and creative dimensions as well as their characters. Through a broad curriculum and wide range of co-curricular activities, pupils discover the important balance between creative and logical thinking. These opportunities are fundamental to ensuring your son or daughter discovers their hidden gifts, developing a sense of individuality and a confidence in their own abilities.
Courage to enjoy becoming the very best of who we are, with integrity and ambition.
Because we believe that essential life skills are often best taught outside of the classroom, balancing an academic education. Through a wide-ranging co-curricular programme, we offer every child the chance to participate, perform and lead in the fields of their choice. In a competitive world these opportunities are fundamental to ensuring your son or daughter develops essential life skills and an ambition for life.
Truro School is part of the Methodist Independent Schools Trust (MIST)
MIST Registered Office: 66 Lincoln’s Inn Fields, London WC2A 3LH
Charity No. 1142794
Company No. 7649422
