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.

Chef de Partie

Part-time / Permanent / Term time only
Hours: 27.5 hours per week, 7am – 12:30pm
Starting Salary: £14,510 per annum (FTE £27,000pa).
Start Date: October 2026

We are seeking an experienced, hardworking, customer focused, friendly team player to join our Catering team. This important role is responsible for the preparation of food which feeds approximately 700 students and 250 staff each day plus our boarders during term time.

Our desired candidate must be able to work to tight service deadlines and be able to offer first class meal experience.

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 DBS.

More information is available on Truro School Website.

We embrace diversity and promote equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Closing date for applications is Friday 11 September, 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 Clare Martin, Recruitment HR Advisor, Truro School, Trennick Lane, Truro TR1 1TH Email: [email protected], tel: 01872 272763

Cookery School Technician

22 hours per week / Permanent / Term Time Only
Salary: £11,275 per annum (fte salary £26,482 pa)
Start Date: October 2026

Truro School is looking for an enthusiastic, organised, and passionate Cookery Technician to join our Cookery Department. The department is a busy environment, and this role will provide practical and operational support to assist with the delivery of academic and commercial cookery to students, staff and visitors.

The hours in this role are 22 hours per week, term-time only:
Monday 8:00am – 1:30pm
Tuesday – Thursday 9:00am – 2:30pm

The successful candidate will be responsible for stock control and rotation, plan and procure ingredients, and trial new recipes for external courses, co-curricular clubs and special events.

Full job description and person specification available on the Truro School website.

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, staff discount, 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. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Closing date for applications is Friday 11 September 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 Clare Martin, Recruitment HR Advisor, Truro School, Trennick Lane, Truro TR1 1TH
Email: [email protected], Tel: 01872 272763

Governor

Position: Voluntary

Truro School is seeking to recruit two new Governors who are interested in applying their skills and/or experience within a rewarding voluntary role, helping to shape our young people’s future.

The Board of Governors works closely with the Head and Senior Leadership Team and acts as a “critical friend”, providing challenge and support in equal measure. Our Governors have integrity, strong personal and professional values and a willingness to challenge and ask questions along with an understanding of the needs of the business and an appreciation of the methodist ethos of the School. You will be supporting the delivery of educational excellence and be responsible for ensuring the clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction.

We welcome interest from anyone who feels they have the right skills or experience to contribute to the work of the Board. We are particularly keen to hear from those with a professional legal qualification and from educationalists with experience in pupil inclusion and enrichment.

We actively encourage applications from all members of society, regardless of background, culture, gender, ethnicity, disability, or age.  Full training and support will be provided. Cornish residency is desirable but not essential.

For more information, please contact the Clerk to the Governor’s office: [email protected]. Truro School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.  Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring service.

If you have a passion for education and can be an active member of the Board of Governors, we are keen to hear from you.