Vacancies

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.

In accordance with our policies, we are unable to process applications through CV. Only applications made on a fully completed Penryn College application form will be considered.

Please return completed application forms along with your covering letter to: vacancies@penryn-college.cornwall.sch.uk or post to: HR Office, Penryn College, Kernick Road, Penryn, TR10 8PZ.

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Head of History

We are looking for a dynamic, committed and enthusiastic Head of History. The successful candidate will teach History with RE at Key Stage 3 and History and non-examined RE at Key Stage 4.

The successful candidate will enjoy leading and teaching in a supportive and well-resourced faculty and must be prepared to contribute fully to the faculty’s development. This includes leading the History department, being accountable for GCSE results, developing the curriculum, creating differentiated GCSE History lessons and revision resources, amending Key Stage 3/4 History schemes of work, improving literacy and reading, decreasing the DAP and gender gaps and, essentially, inspiring pupils through their love of the subject.

The successful candidate will have excellent classroom practice, be committed to high standards of learning and student progress – with the energy and vision to build on current progress – and have ambitions for themselves and our school.

This is a full-time, permanent position to start in September 2025 with a TLR2A (£3,391). An earlier start date can be discussed.

Closing date for applications: Monday 3 March 2025.

Interviews: Week beginning 10 March 2025.

Finance Manager

We are looking for an experienced School Finance Manager to work closely with the School Business Manager (SMB) and be responsible for providing the school with the day-to-day running of all aspects of the financial functions of the College, using SIMS, the FMS package and other systems, as appropriate.

Duties will include preparing school budgets, producing school statistical information, payments, reconciling the bank, income, payroll reconciliation, producing monthly reports and day-to-day management of the Finance Office.

It is essential that you are IT literate with Excel and Word, have excellent communication and time management skills, highly organised and accurate, and enjoy working with people at all levels. A background of working at a senior financial level with budget management experience is essential. Working with school’s financial and information systems would be advantageous.

This appointment is a full-time permanent position for 52 weeks per year on a Grade J, with a salary of £35,846 – £44,472. The starting salary is to be agreed within the range, dependant on experience. Applications may also be considered for this role to be on a part-time basis, on a minimum of three days a week.

Please e-mail your completed application form and cover letter directly to Becky Withers, HR Manager, at bwithers@penryn-college.cornwall.sch.uk.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 23 February 2025.

Interviews: Thursday 27 February 2025.