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 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.

Operations Manager at Truro School Prep

Full Time / Permanent / All Year Round

Salary: £38,364 to £43,970pa (dependent on skills and experience)

Start Date: October 2025

We’re looking for a proactive and committed Operations Manager to play a key role in our vibrant and thriving Prep School. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient running Truro School Prep from a support services perspective. This includes overseeing catering, facilities, utilities and other support services that enable the school to function effectively for both pupils and staff.

The role is a balance of hand-on work and strategic planning – not only managing the day-to-day operations but also proactively planning ahead to support the demands of our busy and dynamic school calendar. This includes preparing for events, term transitions, seasonal activities and ensuring all operational aspects are aligned with the boarder needs of the school community.

The individual will be practical, calm under pressure, solutions-focussed and able to adapt to the varied and sometimes unpredictable demands of school life. Strong organisational skills and the ability to anticipate and respond to upcoming operational needs are essential.

This role is a permanent position working full time, 37.5 hours per week, Mondays to Friday 7.30am – 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 Wednesday 1st October, 2025 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 Abbie Carveth, HR/Recruitment Advisor, Truro School, Trennick Lane, Truro TR1 1TH

Email: recruitment@truroschool.com, tel: 01872 272763

Gardener

Full Time / Permanent / All Year Round

Salary: £24,668 to £27,635pa (dependent on skills and experience)

Start Date: October 2025

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Gardener to join our dynamic Gardens and Grounds team. Our successful candidate will have good knowledge of plant identification and horticultural techniques as well as an interest and passion for the outdoors and natural environment. A horticultural qualification is not mandatory but relevant experience in either grounds maintenance or gardening is highly desirable.

Working within a team led by the Head Gardener, the purpose of this post is to provide a pleasant and well-maintained outdoor environment for the school community to enjoy all year-round. Alongside grounds and garden maintenance, the post holder will, from time to time, be asked to assist with setting up for functions, car parking duties, minibus driving, security, and minor building maintenance.

This role will be the sole gardener based at the Prep School site, giving you responsibility for maintaining its outdoor spaces to a high standard, while also being a valued member of the wider gardening team across both the Prep and Senior School sites.

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 Tuesday 30th September, 2025 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 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):