Head of English
Mullion School, Helston, Cornwall, TR12 7EBDeadline is tomorrow
Start date details
TBC
Closing date
27 April 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
1 April 2025
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L5 - L9
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a determined, resilient leader whose vision and principles align with our school’s ethos. You will share our commitment to education, to breaking down barriers for students, and to nurturing their character and knowledge so that they can succeed in life. Your relentless drive to help every student flourish will be at the heart of everything you do.
What the school offers its staff
Mullion School, part of Truro andPenwithAcademy Trust, are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated professional to lead our motivated and friendly English Faculty.
At Mullion School, nestled in the beautiful Lizard Peninsula, Cornwall, we are passionate about inspiring and supporting our students to "Dream big, fly high, and go far." We are looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious teacher to lead our dedicated and caring team. As a key leader in our school community, you will have full responsibility for the provision of English. You will lead the Quality of Education for English across the full age and ability range at KS3 and KS4.
We welcome applications from both experienced teachers and current leaders who are passionate about making a difference to our students’ experience in English. You will play a key role in building strong and effective relationships with students, parents, and staff, ensuring every student can ‘be the best they can be’. Your focus will be on helping our students achieve their full potential, not only academically but also in their personal and social development through the English curriculum.
Why Mullion School?
- A warm, welcoming environment where kindness, self-belief, and determination are our guiding values.
- The chance to join a school where students feel a genuine sense of belonging within the Mullion Family.
- The opportunity to make a tangible difference to the lives of young people in one of the most stunning parts of the country.
- Comprehensive professional development opportunities for experienced teachers and Leaders
If you are excited by the opportunity to inspire the next generation and want to be part of a school that values community, personal development, and excellence, we would love to hear from you.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, workers, volunteers, governors and trustees to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to appropriate pre-employment checks and will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Check, a Safeguarding Self-Declaration Form and satisfactory online searches undertaken.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
About Mullion School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 561 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Mullion School website
- Email address
- mdunleavy@mullion.tpacademytrust.org
- Phone number
- 01326 240098
Mullion School is located on the outskirts of Mullion Village. We are an 11-16 school with 565 students on role. Our student community spans the Lizard Peninsula with a large number of students travelling to school by bus each day. We serve arguably one of the most beautiful and unique areas of the country.
Mullion School is ambitious, creative and inclusive, our students consistently achieve academic excellence. We encourage all students to take an active role in the school, through leadership opportunities, sport, performing arts and enrichment opportunities. The school is a vibrant supportive community and our students are a pleasure to teach and work with every day.
Relationships are important to us at Mullion School and you would be joining a strong collaborative team of staff who are passionate about Mullion School. It is an exciting time for the school as we join Truro and Penwith Academy Trust, who have a clear vision for collaboration and school improvement.
Arranging a visit to Mullion School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email mdunleavy@mullion.tpacademytrust.org.
School location
Similar jobs nearby
Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed
Find more school jobs in Cornwall