Author: Tilly Yeo

Teacher of Geography, Penrice Academy, Ref: PEN23

Teachers’ Main / Upper Pay Scale

Full Time, Permanent Contract – required for September 2023

Penrice Academy is a happy, safe and welcoming school community with highly effective support, care and guidance to allow students to flourish and excel. We are delighted that our 2022 results were simply exceptional, with Penrice recognised as the top-performing Cornish state secondary school for Progress 8 and Attainment 8. But it’s not all about results. Enrichment plays a huge part of life at Penrice with a plethora of extra-curricular opportunities through our Penrice Plus curriculum, offering over 100 clubs/activities each academic year including options in Art, Academic, Sport and Wellbeing. Our priority is to give students the best possible chance of success and happiness when they move onto their next stages in education and beyond. Penrice Academy is part of Cornwall Education Learning Trust (CELT), a family of Cornish Primary and Secondary Schools, with a strategic vision to ‘learn together to help every child achieve more’. This is an exciting time to join our large, dynamic Trust, which is responsible for educating learners across four secondary schools, one junior school and nine primary schools. There are extensive opportunities to work collaboratively with experienced professionals across the Trust with unparalleled CPD and career development prospects.

We are looking to appoint a Teacher of Geography to join our successful, innovative and dynamic Geography department. You will be joining a high-achieving, inclusive department of six Geography specialists. Students achieve excellent outcomes at GCSE; in 2022 over 65% of the Geography cohort achieved Grade 5 and above, with over 30% achieving Grade 7-9. Geography is a very popular EBACC subject at GCSE and continues to attract over 50% of cohorts each year. Our Geography curriculum has been thoughtfully designed to engage, challenge and inspire our young people. Fieldwork and outdoor learning set within our unique South West regional location is at the core of our curriculum, with every year group participating in fieldwork outside the classroom. The successful candidate will be a dedicated and aspirational teacher with a genuine desire to share their love and passion for the subject. You will be able to inspire students and enable them to learn and progress exceptionally well.

This is an exciting opportunity for a newly qualified or experienced teacher to join our team. We offer an extensive and highly supportive programme for our Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and a diverse range of professional improvement opportunities for more experienced staff.

If you are interested in this position and wish to have an informal conversation, please contact Lucy Gambier, Headteacher, via email: lgambier@penrice.org.uk

Application forms and full details are available to download below:

Applications by CV, letter or social media alone will not be accepted.

Closing date for applications:   9.00am, Tuesday 9^th May 2023

Interviews to be held:              Week commencing 15^th May 2023

Cornwall Education Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).  This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers and, if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.  Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

Teacher of MFL, Penrice Academy, Ref: PEN22

Teacher of MFL

With additional responsibilities for the right candidate

Teachers’ Main / Upper Pay Scale

Full Time, Permanent Contract – required for September 2023

We are seeking to appoint a committed and aspirational teacher, with strong subject knowledge and a genuine desire to share their passion for languages. You will be able to inspire students and enable them to learn and progress exceptionally well. We welcome applications from teachers who can deliver Spanish and/or French to GCSE, with the ability to teach any additional languages being advantageous, but not essential.

Penrice Academy is a happy, safe and welcoming school community with highly effective support, care and guidance to allow students to flourish and excel. We are delighted that our 2022 results were simply exceptional, with Penrice recognised as the top-performing Cornish state secondary school for Progress 8 and Attainment 8. But it’s not all about results. Enrichment plays a huge part of life at Penrice with a plethora of extra-curricular opportunities through our Penrice Plus curriculum, offering over 100 clubs/activities each academic year including options in Art, Academic, Sport and Wellbeing. Our priority is to give students the best possible chance of success and happiness when they move onto their next stages in education and beyond.
Penrice Academy is part of Cornwall Education Learning Trust (CELT), a family of Cornish Primary and Secondary Schools, with a strategic vision to ‘learn together to help every child achieve more’. There are extensive opportunities to work collaboratively with experienced professionals across the Trust with unparalleled CPD and career development prospects. 

This is a fantastic opportunity for a newly qualified or experienced teacher to join our growing MFL departments. We offer an extensive and highly supportive programme for our Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and a diverse range of professional improvement opportunities for more experienced staff. 

If you are interested in this position and wish to have an informal conversation, please contact Rebecca Yeo, CELT Leader in MFL, via email: ryeo@penrice.org.uk  

Application forms and full details are available to download below:

Applications by CV, letter or social media alone will not be accepted.

Closing date for applications:    9.00am, Tuesday 9^th May 2023

Interviews to be held:              Week commencing 15^th May 2023

Cornwall Education Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).  This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers and, if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.  Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, Penrice Academy, Ref: PEN21

37 hours per week, 39 working weeks (Term-time plus 5 days)

Actual Salary Range: £20,768 – £24,675 per annum

Permanent contract – Required to start as soon as possible

At Penrice Academy, you will work in an exciting, fast-paced and highly motivated, yet supportive environment. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards for behaviour, engagement and academic outcomes for all learners. Penrice Academy is a truly outstanding school, with wonderful students and forward thinking, inspirational teaching and support staff. We are highly successful with year-on-year exceptional results. We provide our students with the knowledge, skills and attributes to be successful as they move to the next phase of their education. As a school community we have a relentless drive and ambition to provide the best possible educational experience for each and every one of our students. Penrice Academy is part of Cornwall Education Learning Trust (CELT), a family of Cornish Primary and Secondary Schools, with a strategic vision to ‘learn together to help every child achieve more’.

We are looking to appoint a second Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead to join our supportive and skilled team at the Academy.  Working closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead and Operational Designated Safeguarding Lead, the post-holder will:

• Support with the day-to-day responsibility for safeguarding and child protection at the school, in line with statutory requirements;
• Ensure compliance and that safeguarding is embedded within the culture of the school. 

If you are interested in this position and wish to have an informal conversation, please contact Mrs Abby Macdonald, Operational Designated Safeguarding Lead via email: amacdonald@penrice.org.uk

Application forms and full details are available to download below:

Applications by CV, letter or social media alone will not be accepted.

Closing date for applications:   9.00am, Tuesday 2^nd May 2023

 Interviews to be held:               Week commencing 8^th May 2023

Cornwall Education Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).  This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers and, if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.  Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

Deputy Head of MFL, Penrice Academy, Ref: PEN20A

Teachers’ Main / Upper Pay Scale plus TLR 2*

(*Negotiable dependant on experience)

Full Time, Permanent Contract – required for September 2023

We are seeking to appoint a committed and aspirational teacher and leader, with strong subject knowledge and a genuine desire to share their passion for languages. You will be able to inspire students and enable them to learn and progress exceptionally well. We welcome applications from teachers who can deliver Spanish and/or French to GCSE.  Our students are at the heart of everything we do, and as a leader you will be excellent in your own classroom practice with high ambitions for all students.  You will be able to think strategically and creatively whilst being a good role model for students and teachers – leading by example. The role involves working impactfully as part of the leadership team in our expanding Languages department. It is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a team; developing and evaluating the impact of the curriculum, teaching and assessment across the faculty, as well as ensuring exceptional progress for all students inside and outside of the classroom, ensuring they leave the school with a passion for languages.

Cornwall Education Learning Trust (CELT) is a family of Cornish Primary and Secondary Schools, with a strategic vision to ‘learn together to help every child achieve more’. This is an exciting time to join our large, dynamic Trust, which is responsible for educating learners across four secondary schools, one junior school and nine primary schools. There are extensive opportunities to work collaboratively with experienced professionals and leaders across the Trust with unparalleled CPD and career development prospects for all.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a teacher and leader to join our growing MFL department. We offer an extensive and highly supportive programme of professional improvement opportunities for more experienced staff.

If you are interested in this position and wish to have an informal conversation, please contact Rebecca Yeo, CELT Leader in MFL and Head of MFL at Penrice, via email: ryeo@penrice.org.uk 

Application forms and full details are available to download below:

Applications by CV, letter or social media alone will not be accepted.

Closing date for applications: 9:00am, Tuesday 9th May 2023

Interviews to be held:   Week commencing 15th May 2023

Cornwall Education Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).  This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers and, if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.  Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

Casual Cover Teachers, Penrice Academy, Ref: PEN19

Rate of Pay: £122 per day

Casual Contract – Required to start as soon as possible

We are looking to have a bank of Cover Teachers linked with us, who we can call on directly to cover daily/short term absences at the Academy. Candidates must be fully qualified Teachers with excellent classroom practice and the ability to inspire and motivate students whilst covering lessons across all subject areas, as directed by the class teachers.

Penrice Academy is a happy, safe and welcoming school community with highly effective support, care and guidance to allow students to flourish and excel. We are delighted that our 2022 results were simply exceptional, with Penrice recognised as the top-performing Cornish state secondary school for Progress 8 and Attainment 8. But it’s not all about results. Enrichment plays a huge part of life at Penrice with a plethora of extra-curricular opportunities through our Penrice Plus curriculum, offering over 100 clubs/activities each academic year including options in Art, Academic, Sport and Wellbeing. Our priority is to give students the best possible chance of success and happiness when they move onto their next stages in education and beyond. Penrice Academy is part of Cornwall Education Learning Trust (CELT), a family of Cornish Primary and Secondary Schools, with a strategic vision to ‘learn together to help every child achieve more’. This is an exciting time to join our large, dynamic Trust, which is responsible for educating learners across four secondary schools, one junior school and nine primary schools. There are extensive opportunities to work collaboratively with experienced professionals across the Trust with unparalleled CPD and career development prospects.

If you are interested in this position and wish to have an informal conversation, please contact Doug O’Brien, Deputy Headteacher, via email: dobrien@penrice.org.uk

Application forms and full details are available to download below:

Applications by CV, letter or social media alone will not be accepted.

We reserve the right to close the advert earlier than stated if sufficient applications are received.

Closing date for applications:     9.00am, Monday 17^th April 2023

Interviews to be held:                 Week Commencing 24^th April 2023

Cornwall Education Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).  This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers and, if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.  Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

Teacher of English, Penrice Academy, Ref: PEN18

Teachers’ Main / Upper Pay Scale

Full Time, Permanent Contract – required for September 2023

Penrice Academy is a happy, safe and welcoming school community with highly effective support, care and guidance to allow students to flourish and excel. We are delighted that our 2022 results were simply exceptional, with Penrice recognised as the top-performing Cornish state secondary school for Progress 8 and Attainment 8. But it’s not all about results. Enrichment plays a huge part of life at Penrice with a plethora of extra-curricular opportunities through our Penrice Plus curriculum, offering over 100 clubs/activities each academic year including options in Art, Academic, Sport and Wellbeing. Our priority is to give students the best possible chance of success and happiness when they move onto their next stages in education and beyond. Penrice Academy is part of Cornwall Education Learning Trust (CELT), a family of Cornish Primary and Secondary Schools, with a strategic vision to ‘learn together to help every child achieve more’. This is an exciting time to join our large, dynamic Trust, which is responsible for educating learners across four secondary schools, one junior school and nine primary schools. There are extensive opportunities to work collaboratively with experienced professionals across the Trust with unparalleled CPD and career development prospects.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Teacher of English to join our highly successful, innovative and dynamic English department. The successful candidate will be a dedicated and aspirational teacher with a genuine desire to share their love and passion for English. You will be able to inspire students at both Key stage 3 and 4, enabling them to learn and progress exceptionally well.

This is an exciting opportunity for a newly qualified or experienced teacher to join our team. We offer an extensive and highly supportive programme for our Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and a diverse range of professional improvement opportunities for more experienced staff.

If you are interested in this position and wish to have an informal conversation, please contact Jenni Oddy, Assistant Headteacher, via email: joddy@penrice.org.uk

Application forms and full details are available to download below:

Applications by CV, letter or social media alone will not be accepted.

We reserve the right to close the advert earlier than stated if sufficient applications are received. 

Closing date for applications:   9.00am, Monday 17^th April 2023

Interviews to be held:              Week commencing 24^th April 2023

Cornwall Education Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).  This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers and, if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.  Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

Teacher of Science, Penrice Academy, Ref: PEN11A

Teachers’ Main / Upper Pay Scale
Full Time, Permanent Contract – required for September 2023

We are looking to appoint a Teacher of Science to join our large, highly successful, creative and dynamic Science department. The Science curriculum has been thoughtfully designed by our team of specialists to engage, challenge and inspire our young people. Our team is made up of 1 Head of Science and 2 Deputy Heads of Science. There are 13 teachers in total and 3 technicians who all work together collaboratively to inspire our students. We believe that every student is a scientist and our vision for our students is that they are successful, resilient and curious! We are a successful team with a track record of excellent results. Last year we achieved 92% grade 4 and above and 77% grade 5 and significantly +0.82 for our PP students (+0.9 overall). Our triple students’ progress was +0.6 for biology, +0.62 for chemistry and +0.7 for physics.

This is an exciting opportunity for a newly qualified or experienced teacher to work within our Science team. We offer an extensive and highly supportive programme for our Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and a diverse range of professional improvement opportunities for more experienced staff.

Penrice Academy is a happy, safe and welcoming school community with highly effective support, care and guidance to allow students to flourish and excel. We are delighted that our 2022 results were simply exceptional, with Penrice recognised as the top-performing Cornish state secondary school for Progress 8 and Attainment 8. But it’s not all about results. Enrichment plays a huge part of life at Penrice with a plethora of extra-curricular opportunities through our Penrice Plus curriculum, offering over 100 clubs/activities each academic year including options in Art, Academic, Sport and Wellbeing. Our priority is to give students the best possible chance of success and happiness when they move onto their next stages in education and beyond. Penrice Academy is part of Cornwall Education Learning Trust (CELT), a family of Cornish Primary and Secondary Schools, with a strategic vision to ‘learn together to help every child achieve more’. This is an exciting time to join our large, dynamic Trust, which is responsible for educating learners across four secondary schools, one junior school and nine primary schools. There are extensive opportunities to work collaboratively with experienced professionals across the Trust with unparalleled CPD and career development prospects.

If you are interested in this position and wish to have an informal conversation, please contact Tanya Coleman, Deputy Headteacher at Penrice Academy, via email: tcoleman@penrice.org.uk

Application forms and full details are available to download below:

To apply, please complete a CELT application form and email to recruitment@celtrust.org

Applications by CV, letter or social media alone will not be accepted.

We reserve the right to close the advert earlier than stated if sufficient applications are received. 

Closing date for applications:  9.00am, Thursday 23rd March 2023

Interviews to be held:  Week commencing 27th March 2023

Cornwall Education Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).  This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers and, if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.  Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974