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.
Assistant Headteacher (SEND/Inclusion) – Permanent, Full Time From 1st January 2027
The Role: The opportunity has arisen for an exciting and inspirational professional to play a key role in an expanding and dynamic leadership team. Do you believe all students can be outstanding and champion the importance of education in shaping the future for young people? If so, we eagerly await your application.
To be considered for this opportunity, you will:
– Have a proven track record of impact in leadership.
– Possess in depth knowledge and understanding of current developments in education.
– Be able to inspire, lead and manage colleagues to achieve shared goals.
– Be committed and proactive to furthering your own professional development.
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 January 2027.
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 midday on Friday 9th October 2026.
Applicant Pack – Assistant Headteacher (SEND and Inclusion)
Cover Supervisor – Permanent
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.
We hope after reading our details and person specification that you will want to join our team.
Completed forms should be submitted to vharrison@richardlander.cornwall.sch.uk.
Interviews will be held on a rolling basis as suitable applications are received.
Job Description – Cover Supervisor
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