What skills and experience we're looking for
About the Role:
Mullion School, part of Truro and Penwith Academy Trust, are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated professional to work in our exceptionally successful and friendly Modern Foreign Languages Faculty.
In Mullion School, nestled in the beautiful Lizard Peninsula, Cornwall, we are passionate about inspiring and supporting our students to "Dream big, fly high, and go far." We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher to join our vibrant and caring team. As part of our supportive, friendly, and passionate school community, you will make a significant contribution to the quality of teaching and learning within the faculty. You will have the opportunity to teach across the full age and ability range at KS3 and KS4.
We welcome applications from both ECTs and experienced teachers who are passionate about making a difference. You will play a key role in building strong and effective relationships with students, parents, and staff, ensuring every student can ‘be the best they can be’. Your focus will be on helping our students achieve their full potential, not only academically but also in their personal and social development.
Why Mullion School?
• A warm, welcoming environment where kindness, self-belief, and determination are our guiding values.
• The chance to join a school where students feel a genuine sense of belonging within the Mullion Family.
• The opportunity to make a tangible difference to the lives of young people in one of the most stunning parts of the country.
• Comprehensive support for ECTs and ongoing professional development opportunities for experienced teachers.
If you are excited by the opportunity to inspire the next generation and want to be part of a school that values community, personal development, and excellence, we would love to hear from you.
About You:
We are seeking a determined, resilient team player whose vision and principles align with our school’s ethos. You will share our commitment to education, to breaking down barriers for students, and to nurturing their character and knowledge so that they can succeed in life. Your relentless drive to help every student flourish will be at the heart of everything you do.
Benefits of Working with Us:
As a leading Academy Trust, we are able to offer our staff a range of continued professional development opportunities alongside family friendly policies and access to the Local Government/Teachers Pension Schemes.
How to Apply and Further Info:
To apply for this position please email a completed application form to recruitment@tpacademytrust.org, please ensure your name and the position you are applying are within the subject title of the email.
Please note we do not accept CV's.
The closing date for receiving applications is Thursday 24th April 2025
If you wish to discuss this position ahead of applying, please contact Headteacher Michelle Dunleavy on 01326 240098
Interviews to be held on Wednesday 30th April 2025
What the school offers its staff
Working for TPAT and Benefits
‘The Trust that Schools want to join’Ofsted - 2019
We are an inclusive and progressive Trust and believe that all children and young people should have the best possible life chances. If you share this belief, we would love you to work with us.
We care about our staff and value their skills, contribution and expertise. Our commitment to growing great people means that we support staff in their own professional growth and development and empower them through support and career opportunities. Whether you choose to work in one of our schools, or are based in our central team, you will thrive in a stimulating, friendly and diverse environment that nurtures talent and celebrates success.
If you choose to work for us, you will receive:
• A competitive salary
• National terms and conditions of employment and access to either Teachers Pension or Local Government Pension Schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eye voucher scheme
• Access to CPD and career pathways to further develop your career
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which provides employees with free confidential advice and support on a variety of personal, family or workplace issueshhtps://
Commitment to safeguarding
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, workers, volunteers, governors and trustees to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to appropriate pre-employment checks and will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Check, a Safeguarding Self-Declaration Form and satisfactory online searches undertaken.