Headteacher


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	St Austell, PL25 3DT
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	23 Sept 2026
Closing date:	23 Oct 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

What we are looking for

A qualified teacher with QTS, NPQH and substantial experience of successful teaching and senior leadership in schools.

A strong understanding of how children learn and how to secure high-quality teaching, learning and assessment.

Experience of school self-evaluation, development planning, curriculum leadership and using evidence and data to improve outcomes.

Strong knowledge of safeguarding, inclusion, SEND, pupil wellbeing and the wider statutory responsibilities of school leadership.

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to work positively with pupils, staff, families, governance and external partners.

The ability to set high expectations while creating a nurturing, respectful and inclusive environment.

A commitment to reflective leadership, continuous improvement and the professional development of others.

Sound organisational and resource-management skills, together with resilience, integrity and fairness.

A commitment to uphold the school's Christian ethos and values throughout the school and wider community.

What the school offers its staff

What We Offer

Access to support, professional development and shared learning through Rainbow Multi Academy Trust, with leadership support appropriate to your experience and the needs of the role.

The opportunity to lead a primary school community with a clear commitment to children's learning, wellbeing and belonging.

Scope to shape the school's next stage of development in partnership with the Trust, staff, School Community Board and families.

A collaborative professional environment that values high expectations, thoughtful improvement and supportive relationships.

The opportunity to work alongside a group of headteachers dedicated to building a brighter future together.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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