Teacher of English

Penair School, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 1TN

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  16 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  27 August 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (560)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time, part time (Can be done as a job share): 0.5-1.0 FTE considered
• Contract type: Fixed term - From Nov 2026 - 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

We encourage interested applicants to submit their application as soon as possible, as interviews may be arranged on a rolling basis. Should we receive applications from candidates who closely match our requirements, we reserve the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date.

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.

This post could be suitable for part or full time working between 0.5 FTE and a full time role and we welcome a conversation about these hours.

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
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/penair-school

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