Teacher of English
Contract: 0.4 - 0.6 fte and 1-Year Fixed Term
Start Date: September 2025
Salary: MPS / UPS
Opportunity
Helston Community College, part of Truro and Penwith Academy Trust, have an exciting opportunity available from September 2025 for an enthusiastic, inspirational and committed Teacher to join our successful English Faculty. Applicants must be passionate about learning, creative in the classroom and believe that all students can achieve.
This position is open to both experienced and Early Careers Teachers [ECTs] who are committed to delivering high-quality education and raising the aspirations and achievements of our students.
The ideal candidate will:
• The ideal candidate will:
• Be dynamic, innovative and inspirational in the classroom;
• Can engage, inspire, and build strong relationships with students and staff alike;
• Be a committed team player, supporting colleagues and contributing to a collaborative culture;
• Be a creative thinker, with a positive and enthusiastic approach to work;
• Demonstrate a commitment to raising standards of achievement and furthering the success of the College;
• Be passionate and ambitious about their own career development
About you
The successful candidate will teach across the full age and ability range at KS3 and KS4; be a knowledgeable and enthusiastic teacher who can share their expertise and love of their subject, and teach lessons which challenge and inspire their students.
If you have the attributes and skills we are looking for, we encourage you to apply. Join a successful and supportive department where you will play a key role in enhancing opportunities available to students at the College.
Benefits
As a leading Academy Trust, we are able to offer our staff a range of continued professional development opportunities alongside family friendly policies and access to the Local Government/Teachers Pension Schemes.
Closing date: Wednesday 7th May 2025
Interviews: To be confirmed
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a Safeguarding Self-Declaration Form as part of their interview process. Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) application as part of their pre-employment administration. The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Other pre-employment checks will include receipt of two satisfactory references, evidence of right to work in the UK, proof of any relevant qualifications and completion of a health assessment questionnaire.
Applicants are expected to familiarise themselves with our Safeguarding and Child Protection policy, which can be found via the following link: https://www.helston.cornwall.sch.uk/web/policies/318090