Teacher of Science - St Ives School

About The Role:

Are you a passionate and dedicated educator who believes in the transformative power of excellent teaching? St. Ives School is seeking an inspiring teacher of Science, to join our vibrant community. We are committed to fostering an environment where every student receives the highest quality education, and we are looking for a teacher who shares our values and dedication to excellence. We value positive relationships in school and seek a leader who shares our commitment to being a school where every student can thrive and achieve their potential in a supportive environment.

We are also dedicated to embracing cutting-edge digital learning technologies. All of our students and teachers are equipped with iPads, and we provide a comprehensive training program to ensure that our educators are proficient in utilising these tools to enhance the learning experience. We are committed to cultivating 21st-century learning experts who are prepared to meet the evolving needs of our students in an increasingly digital world.

About You:

As part of the Truro and Penwith Academy Trust, our staff benefit from stability, support, and a wide range of opportunities for professional development and collaboration. Joining our team means becoming part of a larger community of educators dedicated to excellence in education.

Located in one of the most beautiful areas of West Cornwall, St Ives School offers the opportunity to live and work in a stunning coastal environment. With close access to picturesque towns and villages, the famous Penwith coastline, and easy access to the A30, our school provides an idyllic setting for both work and leisure.

If you are passionate about Science education, dedicated to your own professional development and are committed to inspiring and empowering students, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to join us at St Ives School. Come and be a part of our journey as we deliver excellence in education! Apply today and embark on an enriching and rewarding career in one of Cornwall's most picturesque locations.

At St Ives School we see our staff as our most important resource. The successful candidate will have our full support in their ongoing career development.

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 and a letter to candidates from our Chair of Board of Trustees 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 12 midnight, Sunday 18th May 2025

If you wish to discuss this position ahead of applying, please contact Simon Horner shorner@stives.tpacademytrust.org Telephone: 01736 795608

Telephone: 01736 795608

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.