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Part-Time (Term Time Plus)
Permanent
Starting Salary £24,000-£28,5000pa (pro-rata)
Start Date: November 2021
This is a fantastic opportunity to become a key part of the Senior School catering provision at Truro School. We are seeking an experienced, hardworking, customer-focused, friendly team player to lead our team of chefs. This important role is responsible for the preparation, delivery and supervision of our serveries which feed approximately 700 students and 250 staff each day plus our boarders during term time. During the school holidays, we provide meals to our all-year-round staff and to our external lets and summer camps. Our desired candidate must be able to work to tight service deadlines, budgets and changing priorities and be able to offer a first-class meal experience.
The hours are full time during the School term (37.5 hours per week) and eight weeks during the School holidays (30 hours per week).
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 meals. Please note that this role will potentially include some flexible working in the evenings and weekends to cover School events.
Closing date for applications: Friday 31st October 2021 at 0900. All applications must be made using a Truro School application form.
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.
Application forms must be completed in full and returned by post or e-mail to:
Mrs Joanna Wood, HR Advisor, Truro School, Trennick Lane, Truro TR1 1TH
Email: recruitment@truroschool.com Tel: 01872 272763
Part Time (Fridays and Saturdays)
£10.25 per hour
Start Date: September 2021
We are seeking an experienced, hardworking, customer-focused, friendly team player, to join our Cookery School. This important role is responsible for providing support to our weekend commercial cookery school and would suit someone who has training and experience as a Chef.
We would consider candidates who are interested in either an all-year-round role or a term time only role. The 15 hours are spread between a Friday and Saturday and would include working Friday evening until 10pm and all day Saturday.
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 and membership of the superb Sir Ben Ainslie Sports Centre.
Closing date for applications Friday 15th October, 2021 at 9am. All applications must be made using a Truro School application form.
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.
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:
Mrs Joanna Wood, HR Advisor, Truro School, Trennick Lane, Truro TR1 1TH
Email: recruitment@truroschool.com, tel: 01872 272763
Full Time, All Year Round
£24,000pa – £28,500pa (dependent on skills/experience)
Start Date: November 2021
We are seeking a fully qualified AAT or part qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA candidate to join our Finance Department. This role provides support to the Finance Director and other members of the team to undertake all key functions for our various entities.
Our desired candidate must have exceptional IT skills, demonstrate high levels of attention to detail and maintain confidentiality at all times.
This is a permanent, all year round role working 37.5 hours a week.
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 and membership of the superb Sir Ben Ainslie Sports Centre.
Closing date for applications: Friday 22 October, 2021 at 0900. All applications must be made using a Truro School application form.
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.
Application forms must be completed in full and returned by post or e-mail to:
Mrs Joanna Wood, HR Advisor, Truro School, Trennick Lane, Truro TR1 1TH
Email: recruitment@truroschool.com, tel: 01872 272763
Permanent/ Full Time
Competitive Salary & Benefits
Start Date: September 2022
The Governors and Head of Truro School are seeking to appoint a dynamic Head of Truro School Prep from September 2022 to lead one of the most successful and vibrant 3-11 Prep Schools in the South West of England.
The School has recently launched a new, ambitious, five year Strategic Plan that includes forward-thinking commitments to explore and enhance not simply educational excellence, but also the wellbeing and personal development of children and staff alike. There are also plans to evolve communication and collaboration with our many valued partners, current and future, to invest in the quality and stewardship of our immediate and wider environment in terms of its sustainability, technology, and cultures of equality, inclusion and community benefit.
The School seeks to appoint a dynamic Head who is able to build on strength, to enhance, evolve, and market a flourishing and forward-thinking Prep School community within our superb Cornish setting. The successful applicant will be excited to work within a through-school framework of values, ambition, strategy, and support, whilst having the strength of character to shape, guide and embellish an autonomous Prep School community that is proud of its own identity. They will be able to maintain positive and progressive collaboration with the wider Methodist and educational community. They will be ambitious to evaluate and evolve the Prep School’s curriculum, co-curriculum and pastoral care to further excite current and prospective parents through its ability to develop young people who are confident in themselves, curious about the world around them, creative in their outlook, have the courage to enjoy learning, and are compassionate in their interactions with others.
Further details of the School and of the experience, qualities and skills needed to take on this important Headship are set out in the Information for Candidates pack.
Closing date for applications Monday 8 November, 2021. All applications must be made using a Truro School application form.
Long list interviews via TEAMS Wednesday 24 November, 2021
Short list in person interviews Tuesday 30 November, 2021
Should you wish to discuss this opportunity further please contact the Director of HR, Rachel Henderson.
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.
Application forms must be completed in full and returned by post or e-mail to:
Mrs Joanna Wood, HR Advisor, Truro School, Trennick Lane, Truro, TR1 1TH
Email: recruitment@truroschool.com, Tel: 01872 272763
Part Time / All Year Round
21 hours a week
£9.50 ph (Over 18)
Start Date: November 2021
The Receptionist will be directly responsible to the Sports Centre Duty Manager and will provide effective and efficient administrative and organisational support to Truro School sports facilities. It is also a requirement that this role provide lifeguard trained assistance to the poolside team when responding to emergencies. (Lifeguard training provided).
The hours of work are:
Closing date for applications Wednesday 20 October, 2021 at 9am. All applications must be made using a Truro School application form.
Interviews: Friday 22 October, 2021
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.
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:
Mrs Joanna Wood, HR Advisor, Truro School, Trennick Lane, Truro, TR1 1TH
Email: recruitment@truroschool.com, Tel: 01872 272763
Full Time (Job Share or Part Time Considered)
£18,525pa (based on Full Time)
Start Date: November 2021
We are currently seeking a hardworking, customer focused, friendly team player to join our caretaking team. The main focus of this role is to manage access to the School, prepare the site for events and ensure that it is clean, tidy and safe throughout the year. Our desired candidate doesn’t need to have Caretaking experience but an understanding of health and safety, a D1 driving licence and some DIY skills are advantageous. This is an all year round position (ie: not term time only) and we will consider a job share or part time options. The role could be based at either our Senior or Prep School sites and will involve some weekend and evening cover (based on a rota) so flexibility is key!
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, 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 Wednesday 27 October, 2021 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:
Mrs Joanna Wood, HR Advisor, Truro School, Trennick Lane, Truro, TR1 1TH
Email: recruitment@truroschool.com, Tel: 01872 272763
Part Time / All Year Round
19.5 hours a week
£18,750 – £21,500pa (pro rata) dependent on experience and qualifications
Start Date: November 2021
The Duty Manager supports our Sports Centre Manager in the effective operation of the sporting provision within the Sir Ben Ainslie Sports Centre with particular focus on the operation of sports facilities, swimming pool, community membership and enquiry administration. We are looking for an experienced supervisor, preferably within the leisure industry, with good communication skills and a keen focus on providing excellent customer service. Our desired candidate must have strong administration and IT skills and be able to lead a team to support the success of our expanding sports centre. Training can be provided for the right candidate – RLSS, First Aid and Gym Instructor.
The hours of work are:
Thursday 1545-2145 with a 30 minute break
Friday 1545-2145 with a 30 minute break
Saturday 0845-1815 with a 60 minute break
Closing date for applications Thursday 4 November, 2021 at 9am. All applications must be made using a Truro School application form.
Interviews: Friday 12 November, 2021
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.
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:
Mrs Joanna Wood, HR Advisor, Truro School, Trennick Lane, Truro, TR1 1TH
Email: recruitment@truroschool.com Tel: 01872 272763
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 helpline@nacro.org.uk.
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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To be and to become learners for life, to enjoy the discovery and development of knowledge, understanding, skills and interests, and to critically examine the world around us.
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.
To be aware of and to champion the needs of others, with charitable hearts, as part of a commitment to benefit the Cornish community, and the world 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.
To be people who relish intellectual and wider challenge, and to build resilience by learning from both success and failure alike, on our educational journeys.
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.
To be people who relish the search for new ideas and approaches that positively and sustainably shape our lives, the lives of others, and our environment.
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.
To be and to become the very best of who we are, by bravely examining and discovering the personal beliefs and faiths that will guide us through our lives.
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)
Registered Office: Methodist Church House.
25 Marylebone Road, London, NW1 5JR.
MIST Telephone Number: 02079353723 | Charity No. 1142794.
Company No. 7649422
