Vacancies

In accordance with our Safer Recruitment policies, we are unable to process applications via CV and only applications made on a fully completed Penryn College application form will be considered. 
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.  To view our Recruitment Policy, please click here
Please return completed application forms along with your covering letter to: vacancies@penryn-college.cornwall.sch.uk 

Educational Support Officer

Main Purpose of Role:

  • To work proactively with others, and be personally driven to diagnose and remove specific barriers to learning for identified students
  • To write and maintain a Behaviour Plan for identified students and liaise directly with parents, staff and support services as required.
  • To gather relevant evidence to document progress and articulate this monitoring meetings with SLT.
  • To ensure that communication surrounding plans, actions and interventions is well articulated and understood.
  • To ensure that identified pupils maintain at least good discipline in lessons and around the school.
  • To build and sustain a positive and working relationship with parents to help them help their children to overcome barriers to learning both inside and outside the school.
  • To be part of a rota of staff required to do duties, staff LSU and do investigations as directed.
  • To accelerate the progress of those identified pupils, so that they make outstanding progress ensuring their attendance is at least good and using specific learning plans related to individual needs.
  • To play an active part in ensuring that the College’s outcomes for SEN (including behaviour) students are achieved; namely, that students achieve and progress.
  • To be an active, resourceful and proactive in an Education Support Team that delivers responsive and effective support to students with SEND/SEMH/Behaviour etc.
  • To support and facilitate independent learning for identified students, using resourceful and creative ways to unblock barriers to learning.
  • This support will be delivered daily, directly with students, in the classroom/outside the classroom and on a one-to-one or small group basis

Closing date: Monday 22 June 9am             Interview date: w/b  29 June


Teaching Staff

Support Staff

Penryn College is seeking reliable, hardworking and positive individuals to join our cleaning team. You will play an important role in helping us maintain a safe, clean and welcoming environment for our students, staff and visitors. 

Working Hours: 3pm-6pm = 15 hours per week

Key Responsibilities:
Cleaning classrooms, corridors, offices, toilets and communal areas
Ensuring high standards of hygiene across the school
Following cleaning schedules and Health & Safety procedures
Working as part of a friendly, supportive team

We are looking for someone who:
Has good attention to detail
Can work independently and as part of a team
Is punctual, trustworthy and takes pride in their work
Is committed to maintaining a high-quality learning environment
Previous cleaning experience is helpful but not essential — full training will be provided.  If this sounds like the right role for you, we’d love to hear from you.

How to Apply:
Please complete the application form and return it to vacancies@penryn-college.cornwall.sch.uk
If you have any queries please contact Helene Zeat-Kane, HR Officer, on the above email. We reserve the right to interview early should exceptional candidates apply.  

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