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We are currently recruiting for:
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Clerk to the Governors and Truro School Foundation
Maths Teacher (Maternity Cover)
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.
Kitchen Porter / Cleaner
Part-time / Zero Hours
Salary: £13.45 (plus 12.07% holiday pay)
Start Date: November 2026
We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Kitchen Porter / Cleaner to join our Operations bank staff team at Truro School.
The successful candidate will support our Catering and Cleaning teams, helping to maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and safety across both the Prep and Senior School sites. They will be flexible, proactive and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
This is a flexible zero-hours role covering cleaning and kitchen porter absences across the Prep and Senior School sites. Hours will vary according to business needs and may be worked between 7.00am and 9.00pm Monday to Friday, and 6.00am and 7.00pm at weekends.
A full job description and person specification are available on the Truro School website.
In addition to a competitive salary, we are committed to the wellbeing and development of all staff. We offer continuous professional development opportunities, free lunch and refreshments and membership of the superb Sir Ben Ainslie Sports Centre.
Truro School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS check. We embrace diversity and promote equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Closing date for applications: 9am on Thursday 29 October 2026.
Please note that this vacancy may close earlier if suitable applications are received before the closing date.
All applications must be made using a Truro School application form. Application forms should be completed in full and returned by post or email to:
Miss Clare Martin HR / Recruitment Advisor Truro School Trennick Lane Truro TR1 1TH
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 01872 272763
Exams Assistant and Lead Invigilator
Part-time / Permanent / Term Time Only
Salary: This role is graded at NT3 on the OPS Salary Scales and equates to an FTE salary of
£27,711pa. Based on an FTE of 0.223, your actual salary would be £6,180pa.
Start Date: November 2026
This is an exciting opportunity to join our fantastic Exams department in the role of Exams
Assistant and Lead Invigilator. In this important role, you will assist the Examinations Officer with
the administration and organisation of all aspects of external and internal examinations in
accordance with the regulations laid down by the awarding bodies and help co-ordinate the
collation and analysis of examination results.
The Examinations Assistant will work alongside the Examinations Officer throughout the
academic year, so they can identify and complete crucial tasks in the event of a sudden absence
of the Examinations Officer in order to ensure the exams process continues to run smoothly. The
Examinations Assistant will also act as Lead Invigilator over the busy exam periods.
This is a permanent, term-time only position (34 weeks per year), working 1 day per week (7
hours) during term time, together with an annual contracted bank of 150 hours to support
examination periods when full-time attendance is required. Flexibility is essential, as the post
holder will be required to work additional hours throughout the year, particularly during the busy
summer examination season, GCSE and GCE results weeks in August, university admissions
testing periods in November, and any autumn external examinations taking place during school
holidays. These additional hours beyond the 150 contracted bank hours will be paid at £14.21
per hour, plus 12.07% holiday pay, on submission of an authorised timesheet.
A full job description and person specification are available on the Truro School website.
In addition to a competitive salary, we are committed to the wellbeing and development of all
staff. We offer continuous professional development opportunities, free lunch and refreshments,
staff discounts, and membership of the superb Sir Ben Ainslie Sports Centre.
Truro School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young
people. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with
past employers and an enhanced DBS check. We embrace diversity and promote equality of
opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Closing date for applications: 9am on Thursday 29 October 2026.
Please note that this vacancy may close earlier if suitable applications are received before the
closing date.
All applications must be made using a Truro School application form. Application forms should be
completed in full and returned by post or email to:
Miss Clare Martin
HR / Recruitment Advisor
Truro School
Trennick Lane
Truro
TR1 1TH
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 01872 272763
Exams Invigilator
Part Time / Zero Hours
Salary: £13.45 per hour (plus holiday at 12.07%)
Start Date: November 2026
We are currently seeking calm, positive and friendly team players to join our Exams Invigilator bank team. This important role is responsible for providing support to the examinations process in line with JCQ regulations and our School’s policies and procedures.
The successful candidate will be an effective communicator, with excellent numerical skills and a high level of attention to detail. This role will be ad hoc but will cover the main exam seasons (December to January and May to June) and additional student supervision, which may be required throughout the year for various assessments and cover situations.
A full job description and person specification are available on the Truro School website.
In addition to a competitive salary, we are committed to the wellbeing and development of all staff. We offer free lunch and refreshments, parking, and membership of the superb Sir Ben Ainslie Sports Centre.
Truro School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS check. We embrace diversity and promote equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Closing date for applications: Thursday 29th October 2026
Please note that this vacancy may close earlier if suitable applications are received before the closing date.
All applications must be made using a Truro School application form. Application forms should be
completed in full and returned by post or email to:
Miss Clare Martin
HR / Recruitment Advisor
Truro School
Trennick Lane
Truro
TR1 1TH
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 01872 272763
Permanent, Part-time, working 3 days per week (7.5 hours per day) during term-time (34 weeks) plus a bank of 135 hours to be worked during the school holidays.
Grade: NT5 on the Operations, Professional and Support staff salary band (£34,283 – £40,659 pa FTE). Given the FTE of 0.5172, the actual salary for this role is between £17,731 pa and £21,028 pa. Please note attendance at some evening meetings will be required.
Start Date: November 2026
We are seeking an experienced, highly organised and professional individual to join Truro School as Clerk to the Governors and to the Truro School Foundation.
This is a key role at the heart of the School’s governance, providing expert administrative, procedural and governance support to the Governing Body and its committees. Working closely with the Chair of Governors, Heads (Senior and Prep) and senior leaders, the successful candidate will ensure meetings are effectively managed, governance processes
run smoothly, and the Governing Body remains well supported in fulfilling its strategic and statutory responsibilities.
It is also a key role to support the operation and impact of the Truro School Foundation, whose dedicated purpose is to widen access to, and opportunity within, Truro School. Working closely with the Chair of the Foundation, its Committee, the Head and School Development team, the successful candidate will ensure meetings are effectively managed, and that the Foundation remains well supported in fulfilling its charitable purposes and
strategic ambitions.
The successful candidate will have excellent organisational and communication skills, experience of supporting boards or committees, outstanding minute-taking abilities, and the confidence to provide clear, impartial advice on governance matters.
In return, we offer a welcoming and supportive working environment, professional development opportunities and the chance to contribute to the continued success of one of the UK’s leading independent schools.
A full job description and person specification are available on the Truro School website. In addition to a competitive salary, we are committed to the wellbeing and development of all staff. We offer continuous professional development opportunities, free lunch and refreshments, staff discounts, and membership of the superb Sir Ben Ainslie Sports Centre.
Truro School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS check. We embrace diversity and promote equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Closing date for applications: Monday 2nd November at 9am
Please note that this vacancy may close earlier if suitable applications are received before the closing date.
All applications must be made using a Truro School application form. Application forms should be completed in full and returned by post or email to:
Miss Clare Martin, HR / Recruitment Advisor, Truro School, Trennick Lane, Truro TR1 1TH
Email: [email protected], Telephone: 01872 27276
Part Time | Fixed Term
Salary: Competitive (depending on experience)
Start Date: Jan 2027
We are seeking an inspiring and enthusiastic mathematician to join the thriving Mathematics department at Truro School. The successful candidate will relish the opportunity to teach Mathematics across multiple key stages (including Further Maths at A level) and become part of a strong and supportive team of dedicated mathematicians.
This part-time role is 0.71 FTE and comprises approx. teaching 34 out of 48 periods per fortnight to cover a colleague on maternity leave.
The successful candidate will contribute to the development of high-quality teaching and learning resources and play an active role in supporting pupils’ academic progress and enjoyment of Mathematics. They will demonstrate a commitment to enriching pupils’ experiences beyond the classroom, helping to foster curiosity, confidence and a genuine enthusiasm for the subject.
This is a fixed-term position commencing in January 2027 to cover a period of maternity leave. Applications are welcomed from candidates at any stage of their teaching career, including those with limited classroom experience who possess strong mathematical knowledge and a passion for inspiring young people.
A full job description and person specification are available below.
In addition to a competitive salary, we are committed to the wellbeing and development of all staff. We offer continuous professional development opportunities, free lunch and refreshments, staff discounts, and membership of the superb Sir Ben Ainslie Sports Centre.
Truro School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS check. We embrace diversity and promote equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Closing date for applications: 9am on Monday 26 October 2026.
Please note that this vacancy may close earlier if suitable applications are received before the closing date.
All applications must be made using a Truro School application form. Application forms should be completed in full and returned by post or email to: Miss Clare Martin HR / Recruitment Advisor Truro School Trennick Lane Truro TR1 1TH. Email: [email protected] Telephone: 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):
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
