Teacher of English (Maternity Cover) - Helston Community College

About The Role:

Helston Community College is seeking an enthusiastic, inspirational and committed teacher of English, to join our successful English Faculty on a temporary maternity cover from December 2025.  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. 

About You:

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

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.

Full details on the College and job description for the role can be found in the above candidate pack. 

Benefits of Working with Us:

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. More on our benefits can be found here. 

How to Apply and Further Info:

To apply for this position please email a completed application form to recruitment@tpacademytrust.org, please ensure your name and the position you are applying are within the subject title of the email.

Please note we do not accept CV's.

The closing date for receiving applications is 11.59pm on Sunday 15th June 2025

If you wish to discuss this position ahead of applying, please contact the Headteacher – Alex Lingard on alingard@helston.tpacademytrust.org or to arrange a visit to the College, please contact Angie Atkinson, HR Manager on aatkinson@helston.tpacademytrust.org  / Tel: 01326 572685

Interviews to be held on a date to be confirmed.

TPAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

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.