TRURO HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS
8,600 - 21,500 per year (pro rata)
Truro High School, Falmouth Road, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 2HU
Part-time
TRURO HIGH SCHOOL Where Girls Thrive INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES School Secretary / Receptionist January 2026 Part Time – Term Time plus 3 weeks Truro High School, Falmouth Road, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 2HU | trurohigh.co.uk | recruitment@trurohigh.co.uk | 01872 272830 WELCOME Dear Candidate Thank you for your interest in the role of School Secretary / Receptionist at Truro High School for Girls. Established in 1880, Truro High has a long and proud tradition of offering a first-class education to girls in a setting where all are known and valued as individuals. A winner of Small Independent School of the Year, and Finalist in Independent Girls’ School of the Year, Truro High is a place where girls, aged 3-18, are given the support they need to thrive. The school was founded by the future Archbishop Edward White Benson, then Bishop of Truro, to offer education for girls within a Church of England setting. The father of girls, Bishop Benson wanted to provide a school that would offer his daughters the same kind of opportunities and education that were available in the area to boys. To this day, the school continues to be regarded as a leading girls’ school and, in 2024, earned World Class School status for High Performance Learning. Set just 15 minutes from the beach in Cornwall, the school is a firm-believer in taking full advantage of the stunning local environment with sailing, surfing and climbing clubs among those making the most of the Cornish coastline. Truro High has a distinctive ethos, informed by its Anglican foundation, with the aim to create a safe but stimulating environment which creates aspiration, values individuality and develops self-esteem. Our staff seek to nurture and equip young women to face the challenges of a future where a global perspective is needed, digital fluency is essential, and where adaptability, creativity, resilience and critical self-reflection are key. Judged “Excellent in all areas” by ISI, the school offers a warm and welcoming community and we would encourage you to visit our website www.trurohigh.co.uk to find out more. Best wishes MRS SARAH MATTHEWS, HEADMISTRESS Truro High School, Falmouth Road, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 2HU | trurohigh.co.uk | recruitment@trurohigh.co.uk | 01872 272830 JOB DESCRIPTION: REPORTS TO: The Bursar ROLE OVERVIEW: • To provide a warm welcome to all visitors to the school • To assist staff by providing administrative and secretarial support as required • To manage the school switchboard • To respond to all queries from staff, parents and visitors as necessary • To be responsible for school registers on a day to day basis • To issue entry fobs and cards to students and staff DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: • To receive all visitors into the school as necessary, issue visitor passes and escort around the campus as required in accordance with the school’s safeguarding policy. • To type general correspondence, school documents or promotional literature as necessary. • To undertake photocopying and production of booklets and school documents as required. • To manage the switchboard, directing calls to appropriate members of staff and responding to queries or voicemail messages in a timely and appropriate manner. • To manage school registers on iSams; to check and record attendance and absences following registration, and to chase the whereabouts of missing girls to ensure all girls are accounted for. • To manage minibus bookings for staff. • To sort and distribute incoming post and to frank all outgoing post. • To update pupils’ records on iSams with any relevant correspondence, e.g. scanned absence letters; scanned Blanket Permission forms. • To provide first aid cover in the absence of the School Nurse. • To assist pupils when required (e.g. locker access, lost property, sickbay). • To accept and account for cash (e.g. play tickets, concerts, petty cash). PERSON SPECIFICATION: Excellent telephone manner • Methodical and organised • • Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook Professional and welcoming nature • • Ability to remain calm under pressure • Previous experience of working in a school is desirable but not essential Previous receptionist experience desirable • Truro High is committee to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and to behave accordingly. Applicants must be willing to undergo a child protection screening including checks with past employers and a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Truro High School, Falmouth Road, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 2HU | trurohigh.co.uk | recruitment@trurohigh.co.uk | 01872 272830 ABOUT TRURO HIGH Truro High School was founded in 1880 by the Bishop of Truro, Edward Benson. It was originally opened in Lemon Street with fifteen girls on the roll, ranging from ten to seventeen years old, including Bishop Benson’s two daughters Nellie and Maggie. When numbers in the school increased to forty it moved into larger premises on Strangways Terrace, and finally moved to its present site in 1896. At Truro High all girls are seen and supported to achieve their full potential and it is because of this that they thrive, not just in external examinations but in music, drama, engineering and the creative arts. At Truro High School we are proud of our reputation as a leader in girls only education and our mission, vision and values are the beating heart of all that we do. OUR MISSION Providing an inspirational learning environment where all girls are nurtured to thrive. OUR VISION Where girls are known and valued as individuals in an inspiring and holistic educational environment, forged on the firm foundations of compassion and empathy. Girls are supported and challenged to embrace opportunity and strive for personal excellence in all that they do. We embolden girls to become independent thinkers and problem solvers, whose intellectual curiosity and academic determination drives them forward to bright futures as globally minded citizens. OUR VALUES CURIOSITY: Through dynamic teaching and positive mentoring girls develop a life-long love of learning, fueled by intellectual curiosity and driven by academic determination. Where girls find their voice as critical thinkers and develop academic passion that knows no limits. CREATIVITY: Where creativity in all forms is celebrated and girls learn to cherish originality and innovation. Imaginations are nurtured and a sense of awe and wonder is never far away. Girls are unafraid of taking creative risks in their learning and have the confidence to tackle real world problems with fresh thinking. COURAGE: Where a can-do attitude is fostered and girls embrace challenges in and outside of the classroom with determination. Where mistakes are nothing more than learning experiences on the journey to success and resilience is grown with every step along the way. Where girls are ambitious for the future; they find and raise their voices to advocate for justice for all. COMPASSION: Where girls are interested and empathetic, showing genuine respect and care for others and the environment. They are keen to do all they can to make this a better world, both locally and globally. Girls are encouraged to be open-minded and develop integrity; having the strength of character to do what is right, rather than just what is easy. Serving with agape at the heart of what they do is relished and celebrated. COMMUNITY: Where the tremendous power of teamwork and collaboration are valued, with girls encouraged to be outward-facing and recognise the positive benefits of local, national and global interconnection. The quality of relationships in our warm community is second to none and the encouragement and celebration of success is enjoyed by all. Where they are taught that their words and deeds should aim to ensure a secure future for all. AMBITION: Where young people know that their teachers are their champions and they are empowered to become the best possible versions of themselves. Brimming with hope for the future, the girls leave ready to face whatever it may hold with a humble sense of confidence. TERMS OF APPOINTMENT If you are successful an offer will be made verbally and then followed up with an offer letter and, once pre-employment checks are complete, a contract of employment. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT The post is part-time, term time plus 3 weeks working during the school holidays. Hours of employment are 8.00am to 4.30pm, Thursday and Friday with 30 minutes lunch break SALARY £8,600 per annum (£21,500 pro-rata) PENSION SCHEME Truro High complies with its legal obligations to provide access to a pension scheme. All staff have access to a defined contribution pension scheme via Aviva. Standard pension contributions are 5% employer and 5% employee. NON-CONTRACTUAL BENEFITS • Free Parking • • • Discounted School Fees Access to on-site gym and pool at certain times Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme OTHER EMPLOYMENT CHECKS An offer of employment will be conditional upon satisfactory receipt of the following: • Proof of the right to work in the UK • • • • • • • Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check (DBS) and Barred List check Two satisfactory references Evidence of qualifications held Fit to work declaration Acceptable self-disclosure form, convictions & court orders TRA and S128 check (if applicable) Overseas criminal record check (if applicable) Truro High School, Falmouth Road, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 2HU | trurohigh.co.uk | recruitment@trurohigh.co.uk | 01872 272830 APPLICATION PROCESS Please complete and submit a formal application using the Truro High School application form. Through your application form or accompanying covering letter you should demonstrate your skills, experience and qualifications relevant to the role. Your application should be emailed to recruitment@trurohigh.co.uk or posted to The Bursar, Truro High School, Falmouth Road, Truro, TR1 2HU. We are unable to accept CV’s. Successful applicants will be contacted after shortlisting to be invited to interview. Those called for interview will be asked to provide evidence of the right to work in the UK and relevant qualification certificates. The post is exempt from Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975, amended 2013. All shortlisted candidates must declare any relevant warnings, reprimands, cautions and / or convictions by completing a self- disclosure form ahead of interview. Any information given will be treated in the strictest confidence. Should the interview panel wish to use additional selection process such as presentations or administrative tasks you will be notified of these in advance of the interview date. Candidates who have a disability or require reasonable adjustments to be made to allow them to attend for interview should notify the recruitment team as soon as possible. References will be sought prior to interview. Truro High School, Falmouth Road, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 2HU | trurohigh.co.uk | recruitment@trurohigh.co.uk | 01872 272830
JOB DESCRIPTION Lifeguard Supervisor Responsible to: Lettings & Operations Manager Rate of Pay: £12.74 per hour Duties: 1. As supervisor you are expected to lead the team of lifeguards and work within the team leading by example, ensuring that the all health and safety legislations and codes of practise are adhered to at all times. 2. To co-operate with the Lettings & Operations Manager and Head of Co-Curricular Education in all issues of health and safety. Accept delegated responsibility for the health and safety and well-being of all staff and visitors to the pools under the provisions within the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Truro High School’s ‘Pool Safety Operating Procedures’ (PSOP) and any other subsequent and/or relevant legislation or Code of Practice. 3. To operate on a shift basis as a member of team, incorporating evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays as required to effectively cover the Pool’s operating hours. 4. To open and secure the facilities as required during your shift. Your shift times include 15 minutes prior to the first booked session and 15 minutes after the last session to allow for opening & locking up. 5. To accept delegated responsibility for the effective management and administration of the pools as agreed with the School. 6. To ensure that all equipment is erected and dismantled on time and in accordance with the manufacturers’ recommendations and any approved codes of practice, and used properly by the hirers and visitors at all times. 7. To assist, where necessary, in the induction and training of staff in all operational procedures, codes of practice and health and safety, maintain records and update 8. Maintain the highest standards of customer care in all transactions. 9. To ensure that equal opportunities are offered to all staff, members and visitors to the Pools in accordance with School policy and all relevant legislation. 10. To hold and maintain a current, valid Royal Life Saving Society National Pool Lifeguard Qualification and First Aid at Work certificate. 11. To supervise the swimming pool to ensure the welfare of all pool users in accordance with the Pool’s PSOP. 12. Any other duties that are appropriate to your role. 13. To provide cover for absence as required. The postholder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom s/he is responsible, or with whom s/he comes into contact will be to adhere to and ensure compliance with the Schools Child Protection Policy statement at all times. If, in the course of carrying out the duties of the post the postholder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the school s/he must report any concerns to his/her Line Manager or the School’s Child Protection Officer. Lifeguard Supervisor Supplementary Information: The pool is operation for approximately 39 weeks per year, falling mainly (but not always) in line with state school term times. Not all bookings made by external clients run for the full 39 weeks. Lifeguard supervisors will be required to fulfil their hours by a) covering in the event of absence of the other supervisor, b) working alongside the other supervisor where a junior lifeguard is unavailable or c) working an additional ad-hoc shift as booked by a client. Holiday It is expected that accrued paid holiday will be taken when the school pool is closed. Request for absence at any other time will need to be authorised in advance by the Lettings and Operations Manager and is subject to the availability of another Lifeguard Supervisor covering this period and will be taken as unpaid leave.