13 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2025

  • Closing date

    7 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    24 April 2025

Job details

Job role

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Subjects

Design and technology, Food technology

Working pattern

Part time: 0.4 FTE

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

MPA - UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

About The Role:

Truro and Penwith Academy Trust, together with the Local Governing Board ofCape CornwallSchool, areseekingto appoint a dynamic and committedTeacher ofFood Preparation & Nutrition/Design Technology.Cape CornwallSchool is in a beautiful, rural setting in the fields between Penzance and St. Ives, with excellent facilities and easy access to the most wonderful outdoor learning environments. The real strength of the school lies in the people;staff,children,parentsand governors.Weare proud of our school and work hard to provide a caring and stimulating environment for learning. We share an ethos which promoteshigh standardsin academic achievement allied with a broad, stimulating, hands-on curriculum. We celebrate and encourage the talents and skills ofall ofour children. Our aim is to foster independent and curious learners who are able and willing to make a positive contribution to our community and society.

The position will work closely with the Governing Body to develop a strategic view for the school in its community and analyse andplan for the futureneeds and further developmentof the school within the local,nationaland international context. The role will ensure that all pupils receivea good qualityeducation through a programme designed to promote a stimulatingstyle of learning in a safe and healthy schoolenvironment.

About You:

You will have a child-centeredapproach and will provide a creative,inclusiveand challenging curriculum which inspires and motivates children and supports high quality teaching andlearning both indoors and out.Ideally,you will have recent experience and will share ourvision and values to join ourschool.

Individuals mustdemonstratea significant contribution tosecondaryschool improvement and an enthusiasm to embrace the opportunities of leadingourschool with a strong community identity.

What the school offers its staff

Working for TPAT and Benefits

‘The Trust that Schools want to join’Ofsted - 2019

We are an inclusive and progressive Trust and believe that all children and young people should have the best possible life chances. If you share this belief, we would love you to work with us.

We care about our staff and value their skills, contribution and expertise. Our commitment to growing great people means that we support staff in their own professional growth and development and empower them through support and career opportunities. Whether you choose to work in one of our schools, or are based in our central team, you will thrive in a stimulating, friendly and diverse environment that nurtures talent and celebrates success.

If you choose to work for us, you will receive:

  • A competitive salary
  • National terms and conditions of employment and access to either Teachers Pension or Local Government Pension Schemes
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Eye voucher scheme
  • Access to CPD and career pathways to further develop your career
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which provides employees with free confidential advice and support on a variety of personal, family or workplace issueshhtps://www.employeeassistance.org.uk/

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
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About Cape Cornwall School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary
School size
269 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
School website
Cape Cornwall School website
Email address
recruitment@tpacademytrust.org
See more jobs
teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/cape-cornwall-school-penzance

https://cape.cornwall.sch.uk/be-inspired/

Arranging a visit to Cape Cornwall School

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

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