Vacancies
Richard Lander School is situated in Truro to the west of the city centre and serves the beautiful coastal communities of St Agnes, Porthtowan and Perranporth as well as communities closer at hand. It is an 11-16 community maintained school, which is highly regarded in the area and oversubscribed.
Truro, the UK’s most Southerly city is a vibrant centre of shopping, culture and impressive architecture right in the heart of Cornwall. Centre stage is Truro Cathedral with its impressive gothic towers dominating the skyline. In its shadow, a warren of compact streets are home to an impressive array of independent traders. From boutiques to bookshops and designer interiors to delicatessens, this great little city offers a unique shopping experience.
The café culture is pretty impressive too, with hip coffee houses, artisan ice creameries and cocktail bars dotted across the centre. There is a yearlong festival programme, weekly food markets and several art galleries, cultural events and historical attractions.
Our school is welcoming and supportive with strong values; at the heart of our work is a desire to see all our young people develop their gifts and talents to their full potential. Some people call this ambition; we call it ‘being the best you can be’. Staff are on a mission to achieve great outcomes for all our students.
Teacher of Design Technology and Engineering
Main Scale or UPS
Full Time – Permanent
September 2025
The Role: The opportunity has arisen for the appointment of an inspiring and engaging Teacher of Design Technology and Engineering. Experience of teaching GCSE Engineering would be an advantage.
We are looking for an inspirational teacher to join our DT Department. This post would be suitable for someone looking to work within a committed and hardworking DT team. You should be an excellent classroom practitioner and able to teach across the age and ability range at Key Stages 3 and 4. This post would be ideal for either a gifted an experienced professional or a gifted ECT.
If you would like to discuss the post further or arrange a visit to the school please contact our Mrs Harrison, Personnel Officer on 01872 242745 or email vharrison@richardlander.cornwall.sch.uk.
Our school is welcoming and supportive, with a strong value placed on ‘being the best you can be’ and staff and students on a mission to achieve great outcomes for all our students.
This position is full time and permanent and is available from 1st September 2025.
Please see our job description and person specification for more details of this exciting post.
Completed forms should be submitted to vharrison@richardlander.cornwall.sch.uk. by noon on Friday 7th March 2025.
Applicant Pack – Teacher of DT and Engineering
Teacher of Science 2nd in Department
Main Scale or UPS
Full Time – Permanent
September 2025
The Role: We are looking for an inspirational, dynamic and enthusiastic teacher to support the Head of Department in the leadership and management of the Science Department. The post holder will undertake specific responsibilities allocated by the Head of Science or Headteacher, to be reviewed annually.
If you would like to discuss the post further or arrange a visit to the school please contact our Mrs Harrison, Personnel Officer on 01872 242745 or email vharrison@richardlander.cornwall.sch.uk.
Our school is welcoming and supportive, with a strong value placed on ‘being the best you can be’ and staff and students on a mission to achieve great outcomes for all our students.
This position is full time and permanent and is available from 1st September 2025.
Please see our job description and person specification for more details of this exciting post.
Completed forms should be submitted to vharrison@richardlander.cornwall.sch.uk. by noon on Friday 7th March 2025.
Emotional Wellbeing and Resilience Mentor
The Role: To improve the emotional wellbeing of young people at risk of poor mental health outcomes. Improved engagement and attainment in education, reduced risk taking behaviour and ultimately improved employability.
To take a pro-active role in the support of the social, emotional, mental health and educational needs of identified students and their families on a one-to-one and, if or when appropriate, small group basis; taking responsibility for agreed outcomes / learning activities under an agreed system of supervision with the DSL / mental health lead in liaison with the schools Safeguarding leads, Student Support, LRSC, Effective Learning mentor and SLT.
To produce and analyse relevant data on the impact of social, emotional and mental health wellbeing interventions, supporting and contributing to the aims of the School’s positive mental health policy and key outcomes model. This may involve supporting students within mainstream and small group / 1-1 nurture / ARB settings.
Prevention work around personal safety, resilience and signposting support for students to external agencies where appropriate, contributing to positive mental health outcomes as well as whole school ethos, PD Curriculum, tutor programmes and assemblies.
If you would like to discuss the post further or arrange a visit to the school please contact Mrs Harrison, Personnel Officer, on email vharrison@richardlander.cornwall.sch.uk
Our school is welcoming and supportive, with a strong value placed on ‘being the best you can be.’ Staff and students strive together to achieve great outcomes for everyone using our mission statement, ‘Aim for excellence, every moment counts.’
This position is for 37 hours per week (5 days) and is available asap.
Please see our job description and person specification for more details of this exciting post
Completed forms should be submitted to vharrison@richardlander.cornwall.sch.uk. by noon on Thursday 23rd January 2025.
Applicant Pack – Emotional and Resilience Mentor
Cover Supervisor
The Role: The opportunity has arisen to appoint a Cover Supervisor to join our team at Richard Lander School. The main purpose of this job is to provide effective cover supervision in a range of classes and subjects in response to unforeseen short-term teacher absence, ensuring good order is maintained in the classroom and pupils keep to task. The successful candidate will work under the guidance of teaching / senior staff within an agreed system of supervision.
Our school is welcoming and supportive, with a strong value placed on ‘being the best you can be’ and staff and students on a mission to achieve great outcomes for all our students.
This position is full time and permanent and is available to start ASAP.
Please see our job description and person specification for more details of this exciting post.
Completed forms should be submitted to vharrison@richardlander.cornwall.sch.uk. Interviews
will be held on a rolling basis as suitable applications are received.
Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the interview date.
Applicant Pack – Cover Supervisor
Teaching Assistant
The Role: To take a pro-active role in the support of the educational, social and physical needs of pupils; to support the curriculum and the school through the provision of a high level of assistance in the practical organisation of support activities, undertaking group work and ensuring the welfare and development of pupils.
We currently have several positions available. Some may be offered as one year fixed term appointments and others permanent (following a 6 month probationary period), depending on experience and circumstances. This will be discussed with candidates at interview.
If you would like to discuss the post further or arrange a visit to the school please contact Mrs Harrison, Personnel Officer, on email vharrison@richardlander.cornwall.sch.uk.
Our school is welcoming and supportive, with a strong value placed on ‘being the best you can be’ and staff and students on a mission to achieve great outcomes for all our students.
Please see our job description and person specification for more details of this exciting position.
Interviews to be held on a rolling basis
Application Pack – Teaching Assistant
Lunchtime Supervisor
We are looking to recruit additional lunchtime supervisors.
The Role: To assist and supervise individuals and groups of pupils during the lunch break, encouraging responsible and appropriate behaviour, activities and play ensuring the safety of pupils.
If you would like to discuss the post further or arrange a visit to the school please contact our Personnel Officer, Vicky Harrison on 01872 273750 or on e-mail on vharrison@richardlander.cornwall.sch.uk
The date of interview will be confirmed to shortlisted candidates
Job Description – Lunchtime Supervisor
Exam Invigilators
We are looking to recruit additional invigilating staff.
The Role: To conduct examinations in accordance with the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ), awarding body and Richard Lander School instructions. To play a key role in upholding the integrity of the examination assessment process.
Our school is welcoming and supportive, with a strong value placed on ‘being the best you can be’ and staff and students on a mission to achieve great outcomes for all our students. This position variable hours and is available to start ASAP
Experience is not required, as training will be provided, although applicants will be asked to declare if they have invigilated previously and whether they have any current maladministration/malpractice sanctions applied to them.
If you would like to discuss the post further or arrange a visit to the school please contact our Personnel Officer, Vicky Harrison on 01872 273750 or on e-mail on vharrison@richardlander.cornwall.sch.uk