
Teacher of English (maternity cover)
Redruth School, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 1TA11 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
14 May 2025 at 9am
Date listed
2 May 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term - one year - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- M1 - UPS3
What skills and experience we're looking for
We put literacy at the heart of learning and are looking to recruit a talented teacher to deliver outstanding learning in English Language and English Literature across Key Stages 3 and 4. You will be joining a supportive department of hardworking staff who are collectively passionate and proud of their teaching activities that inspire and nurture our learners. The vacancy provides an excellent opportunity to work in a high-quality and well-resourced environment.
This position is temporary and subject to the usual provisos associated with a maternity leave and is a regulated activity.
This is an exciting opportunity for a creative teacher with a passion for their subject and student learning. If you have the necessary energy, enthusiasm and motivation to make a difference, we would welcome your application.
To obtain an application form and job description: please download these forms from our school website at www.redruth.cornwall.sch.uk (see Key Information/Staff Vacancies). If you have any queries, please email Sally Capper, Personnel and HR Administrator at: sallycapper@redruth.cornwall.sch.uk.
Completed Application and Equal Opportunities forms to be submitted to Sally Capper by email: sallycapper@redruth.cornwall.sch.uk. You will also find on our website copies of the following policies: child protection and safeguarding, safer recruitment, code of conduct and employment of ex-offenders.
What the school offers its staff
- Professional development opportunities
- A supportive and collaborative work culture
- A staff wellbeing programme
- School eateries
- Swimming pool and gym available to staff.
Further details about the role
Closing Date: 14 May 2025
Interviews: 22 May 2025
Commitment to safeguarding
Redruth School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and will be assessed against the Childcare Disqualifications Regulations.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
About Redruth School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1454 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Redruth School website
- Email address
- sallycapper@redruth.cornwall.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01209203700
Redruth School is a successful school in Cornwall and we would like someone who is passionate about learning to join us on our journey to outstanding. You would be joining a vibrant, committed workforce in beautiful West Cornwall.
Arranging a visit to Redruth School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sallycapper@redruth.cornwall.sch.uk.
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