English Teacher (Mat cover)

Cornwall Council Jobs and Careers; Penzance; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Mounts Bay Academy in Penzance is seeking a passionate English teacher to join the English team on a full-time, fixed-term basis from 2 December to cover a maternity leave. The successful candidate will deliver engaging lessons, foster a love of reading and language, and contribute to a department central to school life.

We welcome applicants who are committed to high standards, collaboration, and ongoing professional development within a supportive, improvement‑focused school community.

Qualifications

• Has a passion for English and a commitment to high-quality teaching.
• High expectations of student achievement, behaviour and engagement.
• Inspire and challenge students across the secondary age range.
• Collaborates with colleagues and values teamwork.
• Committed to ongoing professional development and improvement.
• Shares ambition to provide the best opportunities for every student.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and ambitious English lessons.
• Inspire students to develop a love of reading, writing and language.
• Contribute positively to the English department and school community.
• Work within a supportive, improvement-focused team.
• Comply with safeguarding requirements and DBS checks.

Skills

Passion for English

High expectations

Inspire across secondary age range

Collaborative team player

Professional development

Ambition for student opportunities

Job description

Mounts Bay Academy is an ambitious, forward‑thinking school at the heart of the Penzance and Penwith community. As part of Truro and Penwith Academy Trust, we are on an exciting journey of improvement, building on our many strengths whilst creating an exceptional educational experience for every young person.

Visitors to our school regularly comment on the positive atmosphere that exists throughout the academy. Our students are welcoming, hardworking and proud of their school, whilst our staff share a commitment to high expectations, continuous improvement and ensuring that every child can thrive.

We are creating a culture where teachers are empowered to focus on what matters most: excellent teaching and learning. Through clear systems, strong routines and a relentless focus on the classroom, we are ensuring that teachers can spend their time doing what they do best: delivering engaging lessons and inspiring young people to succeed.

As a school committed to preparing students for the future, we continue to invest heavily in 21st‑century technology. Every student has access to their own device, supporting high‑quality digital learning and helping develop the skills and knowledge required for success in a rapidly changing world.

Professional development sits at the heart of our improvement strategy. Every teacher benefits from a comprehensive programme of coaching, professional learning and collaborative development. Whether you are at an early stage of your career or a highly experienced practitioner, you will be supported to continually refine and strengthen your practice.

Beyond the classroom, Mounts Bay Academy offers exceptional opportunities for students, supported by some of the finest sporting facilities in the region, including our recently redeveloped 3G sports complex. We believe that education extends far beyond lessons and are proud of the rich range of experiences available to our students.

Most importantly, Mounts Bay Academy is a school at the centre of its community. We are proud to serve Penzance and Penwith and ambitious about the role education can play in supporting the future success of our young people and our community.

This is a genuinely exciting time to join Mounts Bay Academy. We invite you to become part of our journey and help shape the future of a school with enormous potential.

About the Role

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and talented Teacher of English to join our successful English team on a full-time, fixed-term basis from 2nd December to cover a period of maternity leave.

The successful candidate will be passionate about English and committed to helping students develop a love of reading, writing and language. They will be able to deliver engaging and ambitious lessons that inspire students to achieve their very best whilst contributing positively to a department that plays a central role in the life of the school.

This role would be suitable for both experienced teachers and those at an earlier stage in their career who are looking to develop within a supportive, ambitious and improvement‑focused school.

About You

• Has a passion for English and a commitment to high-quality teaching and learning.
• Has high expectations of student achievement, behaviour and engagement.
• Can inspire, motivate and challenge students across the secondary age range.
• Values collaboration and enjoys working as part of a supportive team.
• Is committed to their own professional development and continuous improvement.
• Shares our ambition to provide the very best opportunities for every student.

If you are looking for a school with a strong sense of purpose, a culture of professional growth and an exciting future, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Come and play your part in shaping the future of Mounts Bay Academy and the wider Penzance and Penwith community.

We are committed to safeguarding children and the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and will be assessed against the Childcare Disqualification Regulations.

Organisation address: Mounts Bay Academy
Boscathnoe Lane
Heamoor
Penzance
Cornwall
TR18 3FD

Contact name: Simon Horner

Contact email: [e-mail]

Website: https://mountsbay.org/