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We are currently recruiting for:
Assistant Head (Pastoral) and DSL – Truro School Prep
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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.
Permanent / Full Time
Start Date: Easter 2025
Salary- Circa £55-60K (dependent upon skills and experience)
We are seeking a confident, enthusiastic, and dedicated Assistant Head (Pastoral) and DSL here at Truro School Prep.
The Assistant Head (Pastoral) will work across the Prep and Pre-Prep, responsible for the pastoral care and wellbeing of pupils. They will have overall responsibility for the pastoral care of pupils, working alongside the Deputy Head to create the optimum pastoral structures to support the wellbeing of our pupils.
As Designated Safeguarding Lead, you will lead on all safeguarding and child protection matters arising at the School and support staff in dealing with any safeguarding and child protection concerns that arise.
The postholder will be part of the Truro School Prep Leadership Team and will contribute to the strategic direction and development of the School as well as its day-to-day running.
In return, we offer a comprehensive package of benefits including an excellent defined contribution pension, fee remission, both 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 Thursday 5 December 2024 at 9.00am. We may close the process earlier if a suitable candidate is identified so early application is encouraged.
Interviews for shortlisted candidates will take place on Thursday 12 December 2024.
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
Position: Voluntary
Truro School are 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 work 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 for the School.
We welcome interest from anyone who feels they have the right skills or experience to contribute to the work of the Board. At this time, we are particularly keen to hear from those with a professional accountancy qualification and from individuals with experience in sustainability to join our Finance and Estates committees.
We actively encourage applications from all members of society, regardless of background, culture, gender, ethnicity, disability, or age. Importance is placed on “mind-set, skill-set and tool-set”. Full training and support will be provided. Cornish residency is desirable but not essential.
If you have a passion for education and would like to positively contribute to a strategic plan and ensure there is scrutiny and oversight of the curriculum and pupil experience, we are keen to hear from you.
Please submit your CV and a covering letter to the Clerk to the Governor’s office: [email protected].
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
