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.

Catering Assistant- 2 roles available

15 hours per week / Permanent / Term Time Only

Salary: £13.45 per hour

Start Date: September 2026

Truro School is looking for two enthusiastic, organised, and passionate Catering Assistant’s to join our Catering Department. The department operates in a fast-moving environment, and this role includes assisting in the day to day running of the kitchen and serveries and any events/functions as required.

The successful candidates will be working 15 hours a week, Mondays to Friday 11.30am – 2:30pm and will be based at our Senior site.

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 Thursday 30 July 2026 at 9.00am. We may close the advert earlier if a suitable candidate is found. Early applications are 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:

Miss Emily Hannah, Senior HR Advisor, Truro School, Trennick Lane, Truro TR1 1TH

Email: [email protected], Tel: 01872 272763

Café Assistant

22.5 hours per week / Permanent/ Term Time Only

Salary: £11,532 pa

Start Date: September 2026

Truro School is looking for a friendly, reliable and proactive Café Assistant to join our busy school café and tuck shop team. Working as part of a small, dedicated group, you will help deliver a welcoming and efficient service to pupils, parents, staff and visitors, ensuring high standards of customer care, food preparation and hygiene at all times.

You will support the Senior Café Assistant in the day to day management, operation and development of the café and associated retail outlets, taking responsibility for the café in their absence. Duties include preparing and serving a range of beverages and food, batch cooking and baking, maintaining cleanliness and safety standards, handling cash and till operations, and assisting with stock control and ordering.

Your shift pattern will be:
Monday- 9:30am until 14:00pm
Tuesday- 10:00am until 14:30pm
Wednesday and Thursday- 7:30am until 12:00pm
Friday- 10:00am until 14:30pm

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 Monday 20th July 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 A Carveth, 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.