Overview
Headteacher at Stithians Community Primary School Jobs in Truro, UK at Cornwall Council
Position: Headteacher vacancy at Stithians Community Primary School
From September 2026 or January 2027
Required for September 2026 or January 2027,
The Governing Body seeks to appoint a dedicated, inspirational leader who can motivate, drive improvement, engage and inspire pupils, parents, staff and the wider community through their passion for creative teaching, presence and personality.
Who we are looking for
- An inspirational leader who can model excellence in teaching and learning and drive school improvement.
- A strategic, forward‑looking leader who is able to cultivate effective partnerships with local schools, stakeholders and agencies to ensure long term sustainability.
- A leader who enjoys teaching and being with the children in class and a Headteacher who enjoys their role within both the immediate school and wider community.
- A leader who will embrace and develop our STREAM (Sensory, Together, Relationships, Engaged, Autonomy, Mindset) culture and build on our inclusive vision for the school, to drive up standards whilst ensuring every child feels valued and experiences a sense of belonging.
- A leader who can sustain and nurture the excellent teamwork that is characteristic of the whole school community.
- A leader who will build on the exciting work already undertaken to develop our curriculum and will invest in and empower the staff.
In return we offer you
- An exciting opportunity to become Headteacher in our highly regarded and popular primary school in a beautiful part of Cornwall.
- Friendly, energetic and enthusiastic children with a positive attitude.
- A lovely, happy school at the heart of our vibrant and truly Cornish village, supported by an active Friends of Stithians School association and OPAL committee.
- A passionate, caring and dedicated team of ‘child‑centred’ staff, committed to inclusion, with high aspirations for all the children in their care.
- An engaged and effective governing body that will invest in the wellbeing and professional career development of the successful candidate.
- An attractive and well‑maintained school environment with excellent resources and enviable outdoor provision and location.
Stithians Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff are subject to pre‑employment checks which include applying for an enhanced DBS disclosure.
The school was judged to be ‘GOOD’ in all areas during its most recent OFSTED inspection in September 2022 with the report stating, ‘Stithians School is a warm, nurturing and happy place. Pupils are proud of their school.’
This is not a Cornwall Council vacancy therefore please contact the organisation direct for further information.
Organisation address:
Church Road, Stithians, Truro, Cornwall TR3 7DH
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Title: Headteacher at Stithians Community Primary School
Company: Cornwall Council
Location: Truro, UK
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