Staff Vacancies

If we are not currently advertising a role you are looking for, but would like us to consider you should something arise, please email your CV with the type of role you are interested in to Heidi Trerise, PA to the Headteacher: htrerise@redruth.cornwall.sch.uk

11 – 16 Co-educational Comprehensive

NOR 1426

Required for September 2026

Teacher of Design Technology (Product Design)

(1.0fte) (TMS/UPS) (fixed term until 31 August 2027 in the first instance)

Redruth School is a successful school set in beautiful West Cornwall.  We are seeking to appoint an aspirational and dynamic practitioner to further develop our Design Technology Department.

The successful candidate will have excellent subject knowledge and a passion for learning and will empower our students to exceed expectations across Key Stages 3 and 4. Design Technology is a department of committed and hardworking staff who inspire and nurture our learners.  We are passionate in developing young, ambitious designers of the future, and to provide them with opportunities to explore different design techniques. There may also be an opportunity to teach food and nutrition. The vacancy provides an excellent opportunity to work in a high-quality and well-resourced environment.

We warmly welcome applications from ECTs as well as experienced teachers.

If you are a Design Technology practitioner who is willing to learn and develop their teaching skills, and have the necessary energy, enthusiasm and motivation to make a difference, we would welcome your application. 

What We Offer 

• Professional development opportunities 

• A supportive and collaborative working culture 

• Flexible working arrangements 

• Location of beautiful West Cornwall 

• A staff wellbeing programme 

• Swimming pool and gym available to staff 

Closing Date: Monday, 20 April 2026 at 9 am

Interviews: Thursday 23 April

To obtain an application form and job description: please download these forms from our school website at www.redruth.cornwall.sch.uk (see School Information/Job Vacancies).  If you have any queries, please email Heidi Trersie, PA to the Headteacher: htrerise@redruth.cornwall.sch.uk. 

Completed Application and Equal Opportunities forms to be submitted to Heidi Trerise by email: htrerise@redruth.cornwall.sch.uk.  You will also find on our website copies of the following policies:  child protection and safeguarding, safer recruitment, code of conduct and employment of ex-offenders.                                          

Redruth School is committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  We ensure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.  The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and will be assessed against the Childcare Disqualifications Regulations.

Please note that it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from

engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.