19 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    2 November 2026

  • Closing date

    15 September 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    27 August 2026

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Job details

Job role

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Subject

English

Working pattern

Full time (Can be done as a job share)

Contract type

Fixed term - From 2.11.26 - Maternity or parental leave cover

Full time equivalent salary

MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and highly motivated English teacher for maternity cover, ready to be part of an energetic team eager to embrace new ideas. The successful candidate will have:

  • An ability to teach across both KS3 and KS4
  • A commitment to high standards of achievement, behaviour and attendance.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Excellent classroom practitioner skills

What the school offers its staff

-A collaborative, supportive team with a passion for teaching and facilitating progress

-Opportunities to discuss flexible working

-CPD: A culture based on the best evidence-informed teacher development, to help you be be the best you can be

-Staff wellbeing: Champions and mental health first aiders are on site. We have regular staff events and an active staff voice.

-Free parking

-Use of school gym equipment out of school hours

Flexible working opportunities

We foster a culture whereby we are open to discuss and consider flexible working with all our team

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our young people and we expect staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and on-line check is required for this post.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Teacher Job Description Teacher of English.pdf - 213 KB (opens in new tab)

About Penair School

Organisation type
Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary school
Size
1223 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Website
Penair School website
Email address
eallan@penair.cornwall.sch.uk
Phone number
01872 274737
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