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Sir James Smith's School

Dark Lane, Camelford, Cornwall, PL32 9UJ enquiries@sirjamessmiths.cornwall.sch.uk http://www.sirjamessmiths.cornwall.sch.uk
Location: Dark Lane, Camelford, Cornwall
Phase: Secondary
Gender: Mixed
Age range: 11 - 16 years

Sir James Smith's School

About Sir James Smith's School

Sir James Smith's School is an oversubscribed, inclusive 11—16 secondary, rated a strong Good by OFSTED in October 2022 and we are working hard to provide an outstanding learning experience for all our pupils against a background of challenge presented by austerity, mental health and wider societal pressures and the standards agenda.

We can offer you:

  • a talented and dedicated hardworking team of staff who know their students well;
  • enthusiastic, friendly and engaged pupils who are keen to learn;
  • an experienced, involved and strongly supportive Local Governance Committee that sits across all the schools in the trust;
  • a distinctive and inclusive ethos based on co-operative values;
  • a well-cared for school and grounds set in pleasant rural surroundings;
  • an extensive extra-curricular programme;
  • an able senior leadership team;
  • the opportunity to develop further as an effective leader and take on a high profile role in a developing multi-academy trust;
  • an opportunity to lead the school at a crucial time of change and development, to build on its reputation and move it from Good to Excellent;
  • supportive parents/carers and strong community engagement;
  • an established school with excellent partnerships working locally and beyond.


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Current Vacancies

Finance Officer

Finance Officer

Sir James Smith's School, Camelford, Cornwall

Sir James Smith's School, Camelford, Cornwall

Full time, permanent Finance Officer to work within the Cornwall Cluster of Westcountry Schools Trust, to commence as soon as possible.

  Permanent | Full-Time
  £30,024.00 - £32,597.00 Annually (FTE)
New SHARE

Subject Leader of English

Subject Leader of English

Sir James Smith's School, Camelford, Cornwall

Sir James Smith's School, Camelford, Cornwall

Full time, permanent Subject Leader of English to commence 1st September 2026

  Permanent | Full-Time
  £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
      TLR 1b - £12,518
New SHARE

Receptionist

Receptionist

Sir James Smith's School, Camelford, Cornwall

Sir James Smith's School, Camelford, Cornwall

Receptionist to work 37 hours per week + 13 additional days to include Inset Days.

  Permanent | Part-Time
  £24,796.00 - £25,583.00 Annually (FTE)
      Actual Salary is: £22,249 to £22,955 per annum
New SHARE

Subject Leader for Maths

Subject Leader for Maths

Sir James Smith's School, Camelford, Cornwall

Sir James Smith's School, Camelford, Cornwall

Full time Subject Leader for Maths to commence 01/09/2026, Fixed term contract for 12 months to cover maternity leave.

  Maternity Cover | Full-Time
  £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
      TLR 2b - £6066 per annum
New SHARE
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View 36 vacancies available at other schools within Westcountry Schools Trust

School Information

Location: Dark Lane, Camelford, Cornwall
Phase: Secondary
Gender: Mixed
Age range: 11 - 16 years

Current Vacancies

Finance Officer

Finance Officer

Sir James Smith's School, Camelford, Cornwall

Sir James Smith's School, Camelford, Cornwall

Full time, permanent Finance Officer to work within the Cornwall Cluster of Westcountry Schools Trust, to commence as soon as possible.

  Permanent | Full-Time
  £30,024.00 - £32,597.00 Annually (FTE)
New SHARE

Subject Leader of English

Subject Leader of English

Sir James Smith's School, Camelford, Cornwall

Sir James Smith's School, Camelford, Cornwall

Full time, permanent Subject Leader of English to commence 1st September 2026

  Permanent | Full-Time
  £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
      TLR 1b - £12,518
New SHARE

Receptionist

Receptionist

Sir James Smith's School, Camelford, Cornwall

Sir James Smith's School, Camelford, Cornwall

Receptionist to work 37 hours per week + 13 additional days to include Inset Days.

  Permanent | Part-Time
  £24,796.00 - £25,583.00 Annually (FTE)
      Actual Salary is: £22,249 to £22,955 per annum
New SHARE

Subject Leader for Maths

Subject Leader for Maths

Sir James Smith's School, Camelford, Cornwall

Sir James Smith's School, Camelford, Cornwall

Full time Subject Leader for Maths to commence 01/09/2026, Fixed term contract for 12 months to cover maternity leave.

  Maternity Cover | Full-Time
  £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
      TLR 2b - £6066 per annum
New SHARE
Join Our Talent Pool

Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.

If you are available for opportunities within our wider family of schools, why not join our Trust Talent Pool?

View 36 vacancies available at other schools within Westcountry Schools Trust

Are you looking for a different role at Sir James Smith's School? Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.

If you are available for opportunities within our wider family of schools, why not join our Trust Talent Pool?

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