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.

Admissions Officer

Part Time / Permanent / Term Time Only Plus

Salary: FTE salary of £25,605 – £29,775pa (dependent upon skills and experience). This will be pro rata based on your contracted hours.

Start Date: August / September 2025

We are seeking a motivated and positive individual to join our busy Admissions team here at Truro School.

The Admissions Department is purposeful and busy all year-round, engaging with prospective parents and supporting them and their children through the exciting journey of admissions and induction into our successful school. Our focus is on pupil recruitment, including day pupils from across Cornwall and boarders from the wider UK and internationally.

Excellent customer service and relationship development is at the core of this role, combined with careful data management and a genuine passion for Truro School, its values, and the opportunities opened up here for children who will be able to thrive on the educational journeys we deliver.

This is an exciting and rewarding role that will put the successful applicant at the heart of relationships with families that empower children and potentially change their lives. The role requires professionalism, warmth, strong people skills, organisation, and a positive and proactive approach throughout our admissions journeys.

This role is a permanent position working part time, 25 hours per week, term-time only plus an additional 15 days (3 weeks) during the holidays.

Your shift pattern will be: Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 2:00pm.

In return, we offer a comprehensive package of benefits including excellent pension, fee remission, both an electric car and cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme, excellent CPD opportunities, and fantastic working facilities including free lunch, onsite parking 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 and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Closing date for applications is Tuesday 24th June at 9.00am. We may close the advert earlier if a suitable candidate is found so an early application is encouraged.

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:

Abbie Carveth, HR/Recruitment Advisor, Truro School, Trennick Lane, Truro, TR1 1TH

Email: [email protected], Tel: 01872 272763

Lifeguard/Sports Assistant (Zero Hours)

£12.62 per hour (£8.60ph for U18’s)

Start Date: June, 2025

We are looking for friendly and motivated Lifeguards/Sports Assistants to provide daily support to the Duty Manager in the effective operation of the Sir Ben Ainslie Sports Centre 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.

You’ll also support the preparation of sports equipment including setting up, issue and recovery of equipment as required for each activity as well as undertaking administrative and reception duties relating to bookings and issuing tickets.

The role is zero hours, covering a range of shifts during the evenings and weekends depending on availability. There will be potential to have permanent hours from September.

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 17 June 2025 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 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

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):