11 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2025

  • Closing date

    14 May 2025 at 9am

  • Date listed

    2 May 2025

Job details

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.

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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
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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