Headteacher vacancy at Stithians Community Primary School
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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.
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.
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.
Visits to school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the Chair of Governors Bill Marshall to arrange a time that is mutually convenient.
Applications are welcome from experienced Headteachers and other senior leaders with the appropriate experience ready to take the next step in their career.
Further details about the post and how to apply are available in the Recruitment Pack (download here)
Important Downloads:
Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form
Completed application forms should be returned to
Closing Date: 23:59 Tuesday 23 June 2026
Shortlisting: Thursday 25 June 2026
Interview Date: Thursday 2 July 2026
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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