3 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    TBC

  • Closing date

    27 April 2025 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    3 April 2025

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Working pattern

Full time: 1.0 fte. Applications will be considered from applications requesting 0.8fte

Contract type

Fixed term - TBC - Maternity or parental leave cover

Pay scale

M1 to M6 / U1 to U3

What skills and experience we're looking for

As part of the Truro and Penwith Academy Trust, our staff benefit from stability, support, and a wide range of opportunities for professional development and collaboration. Joining our team means becoming part of a larger community of educators dedicated to excellence in education.

Located in one of the most beautiful areas of West Cornwall, St Ives School offers the opportunity to live and work in a stunning coastal environment. With close access to picturesque towns and villages, the famous Penwith coastline, and easy access to the A30, our school provides an idyllic setting for both work and leisure.

If you are passionate about English education, dedicated to your own professional development and are committed to inspiring and empowering students, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to join us at St Ives School and become a key member of our exceptional Middle Leadership Team. Come and be a part of our journey as we deliver excellence in education! Apply today and embark on an enriching and rewarding career in one of Cornwall's most picturesque locations.

What the school offers its staff

Are you a passionate and dedicated educator who believes in the transformative power of excellent teaching? St. Ives School is seeking an inspiring teacher of Dance and Physical Education, to join our vibrant community. We are committed to fostering an environment where every student receives the highest quality education, and we are looking for a teacher who shares our values and dedication to excellence. As a key member of our high performing middle leadership team, you will play a key role in the ongoing development of our school. We value positive relationships in school and seek a leader who shares our commitment to being a school where every student can thrive and achieve their potential in a supportive environment.

At St Ives School, we prioritise the professional growth and development of our staff. Every member of our team receives personalised coaching and dedicated time out of the classroom for regular coaching triad meetings. We believe in nurturing and supporting our teachers to reach their full potential, ensuring that they have the tools and resources they need to succeed.

We are also dedicated to embracing cutting-edge digital learning technologies. All of our students and teachers are equipped with iPads, and we provide a comprehensive training program to ensure that our educators are proficient in utilising these tools to enhance the learning experience. We are committed to cultivating 21st-century learning experts who are prepared to meet the evolving needs of our students in an increasingly digital world.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.
How to apply
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

About St Ives School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary
School size
587 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01736 795608

At St Ives School, our mission is to create an inclusive, caring, and supportive environment where every student can thrive. We are deeply committed to the success and well-being of all our students, ensuring they have the opportunity to achieve their fullest potential. Our nurturing atmosphere is built on a foundation of strong, positive relationships and a culture of belonging, where every individual feels valued and respected.

As a progressive and forward-thinking school at the forefront of excellence in digital pedagogy, we are always striving to be the best we can be. We are constantly evolving to meet the needs of our students and community. We equally value our high-quality academic programme, which leads to outstanding outcomes, and our vibrant extra-curricular and personal development offerings that provide a real wow factor and create memories for a lifetime. Our school values—Effort, Kindness, and Community—are at the heart of everything we do, empowering our students to become compassionate, resilient, and responsible individuals. At St Ives School, we are dedicated to preparing our students for a bright and successful future in a supportive and dynamic learning environment.

Arranging a visit to St Ives School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email kjones@stives.tpacademytrust.org.

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