History Teacher
Mullion School, Helston, Cornwall, TR12 7EB10 days remaining to apply
Earliest start date
1 January 2026
Latest start date
15 January 2026
Closing date
16 November 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
6 November 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- History
Working pattern
- Part time: 0.9 FTE
Contract type
- Fixed term - 12 months - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- M1 - M6
What skills and experience we're looking for
Mullion School, part of Truro and Penwith Academy Trust, are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated professional to work in our exceptionally successful and friendly Humanities Faculty. This role is to cover a maternity leave within the department.The start date for this post is 1st January 2026 or later by negotiation.
In 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 dedicated teacher to join our vibrant and caring team. As part of our supportive, friendly, and passionate school community, you will make a significant contribution to the quality of teaching and learning within the Faculty. You will have the opportunity to teach across the full age and ability range at KS3 and KS4.
About The Role:
We welcome applications from both ECTs and experienced teachers who are passionate about making a difference. 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.
About You:
We are seeking a determined, resilient team player 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.
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 support for ECTs and ongoing professional development opportunities for experienced teachers.
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.
What the school offers its staff
Working for TPAT and Benefits
‘The Trust that Schools want to join’Ofsted - 2019
We are an inclusive and progressive Trust and believe that all children and young people should have the best possible life chances. If you share this belief, we would love you to work with us.
We care about our staff and value their skills, contribution and expertise. Our commitment to growing great people means that we support staff in their own professional growth and development and empower them through support and career opportunities. Whether you choose to work in one of our schools, or are based in our central team, you will thrive in a stimulating, friendly and diverse environment that nurtures talent and celebrates success.
If you choose to work for us, you will receive:
- A competitive salary
- National terms and conditions of employment and access to either Teachers Pension or Local Government Pension Schemes
- Cycle to work scheme
- Eye voucher scheme
- Access to CPD and career pathways to further develop your career
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which provides employees with free confidential advice and support on a variety of personal, family or workplace issueshhtps://www.employeeassistance.org.uk/
Further information about the job
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
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About Mullion School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 557 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Mullion School website
- Email address
- recruitment@tpacademytrust.org
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 recruitment@tpacademytrust.org.
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