Headteacher

A unique educational approach in a unique learning environment looking for a unique leader.

St Levan Primary school is looking for a new 0.6 Headteacher with some teaching commitment starting on the 1st September 2025.

St Levan is a small rural school located in West Penwith. The school is unique and holistic in its educational approach and attracts pupils from a wide area beyond our catchment. Families are attracted by the small classes exemplary pupil behaviour high quality teachers and support staff and a family friendly inclusive ethos of the school. We are proud to work with families to also offer flexischooling arrangements. We are part of the Local Authority to whom we are very grateful for a recent significant investment refurbishing the whole school.

At St Levan we create a happy and safe environment where all children can thrive. Our children at St Levan are at the centre of everything we do which is encapsulated in our motto which says St Levan where all children SHINE for life.

An Ideal Candidate will be:
An inspirational educator who will support our distinctive and inclusive vision and ethos
An outstanding teacher who models excellence throughout the school community and works collaboratively with the staff and governors
Someone who is open to doing things differently but also an innovative and strategic thinker with the commitment drive and ability to add value to a dedicated team
Able to lead motivate challenge and inspire staff and pupils to have a love of learning and to achieve their best
An excellent communicator with outstanding interpersonal and organisational skills

What St Levan School will offer you:
Ofsted Good with outstanding features.
Two experienced and outstanding teachers who both hold key areas of responsibility covering Safeguarding and SEND.
SATS results in the top 1 countrywide.
A recent refurbishment of the entire school updated and improved for the 21st Century.
A dedicated team of staff and governors who work collaboratively promoting our distinctive and inclusive vision and ethos.
An environment that puts everyones wellbeing at the heart of our decision making and actively encourages a positive work / life balance.
Healthy and wholesome home cooked lunches from locally sourced providers provided by our own independent cook.

School visits are the only way to truly understand this unique opportunity. Visits can be arranged directly by contacting or by phoningto arrange a tour with the Chair Of Governors. We look forward to meeting you.

We are committed to safeguarding children and the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and will be assessed against the Childcare Disqualification Regulations.

Completed application forms and equal opportunity monitoring forms to be returned to by 23.59 on 21st April 2025.
This is not a Cornwall Council vacancy therefore please contact the organisation direct for further information.

Organisation address: St Levan School
The Bottoms
St Levan
Penzance
Cornwall
TR19 6HD
Contact details Email
www.stlevan.cornwall.sch



Application Form
Equal Opportunities Form
Job Description
Person Specification
Applicant Pack

Organisation address (inc postcode)

The Bottoms St Levan Penzance Cornwall TR19 6HD

Contact name

Secretary

Contact email

Website

www.stlevan.cornwall.sch

DfE Number (schools only)

908/2025

Link to apply

www.stlevan.cornwall.sch