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This job expired on 17 April 2023

  • Job start date

    1 September 2023

  • Closing date

    17 April 2023 at 9am

  • Date listed

    8 February 2023

Job details

Job role

  • Head of year or phase
  • Head of department or curriculum

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Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5

Working pattern

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

Teachers' Pay Scale

Additional allowances

TLR2b

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint a talented and enthusiastic Head of Biology to join our team of Science specialists. The successful candidate will be leading the development of the Biology department in Science and will have the passion and skillset to help lead a strong team in achieving the very best outcomes for all our students.

What the school offers its staff

Newquay Tretherras is a wonderful, forward-thinking place to work and this is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and committed practitioner to develop their career in a great school, working with our fantastic staff and students. We are one of the largest schools in Cornwall, with over 1700 young people, including a thriving Sixth Form. We offer a stimulating, supportive and rewarding working environment, where all staff are valued.

Commitment to safeguarding

Cornwall Education Learning Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to the satisfactory completion of safer recruitment checks and references including an enhanced DBS check.

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About Newquay Tretherras

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
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School size
1729 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Email address
fas@tretherras.net

Newquay Tretherras is one of the largest schools in Cornwall, with over 1700 young people, including a thriving Sixth Form, set on the beautiful north coast. We are a popular and over-subscribed school at the heart of our community. We are known for being an inclusive school with a caring family ethos. Our judicious curriculum is ambitious and aspirational for all of our children as we believe that a great set of exam results, whatever a child’s starting points, opens doors to exciting futures. Our staff set high standards and we aim to ensure that all our children are inspired in school to become the best that they can be, realise their full potential and achieve remarkable things.

Tretherras students are a pleasure to teach and learn with: they know that their education is important for their life chances and they take full advantage of the incredible range of clubs, experiences and facilities offers to them at Tretherras, both within and beyond the classroom.

We have a large team of specialist staff who are fully committed to our students and to each other. We offer excellent pastoral and professional support for all our staff and our dedicated Learning Team ensures high quality training and career development opportunities for all, whatever the stage of your career. Whether you are a newly qualified or experienced teacher, you will find Tretherras to be a school that will invest in you personally. We offer an extensive and highly supportive programme for teachers in the early stages of their career and there are lots of opportunities to become involved in the wider life of the school. As a member of CELT, we also provide an extensive CPD programme and opportunities to share school improvement expertise with colleagues from across the four secondary schools in the Trust.

Arranging a visit to Newquay Tretherras

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email fas@tretherras.net.

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