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Assistant Headteacher

Assistant Headteacher

Penryn College

Penryn

  • Expired
Salary:
L10 - L14
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
01/09/2022
Apply by:
20 May 2022

Job overview

Assistant Headteacher


We are looking to appoint an inspiring Assistant Headteacher with the skills, knowledge, and experience to contribute to a committed, enthusiastic and established Senior Leadership Team.   Our school  requires truly passionate and pupil-centred candidates to lead and build on our current success as a truly ‘comprehensive’ school. We are proud of our genuinely inspiring learning environment, committed to our mission “Achieving through Challenge”, ensuring all pupils achieve their full potential. We are dedicated to working collaboratively across the school with staff, parents and carers, Governors and our community to ensure the best possible outcomes for pupils in a safe, nurturing environment.  

The school fosters an ethos and atmosphere of ambition for all, setting high academic standards whilst supporting the social, emotional and physical needs of our pupils which are diverse. We are passionate about inclusivity, have wellbeing as a high priority for both pupils and staff, and are determined to provide the best possible curriculum to meet the needs of each and every pupil. We work closely with our Primary Schools, the Penryn community and local businesses to engage and inspire our pupils, offering the broadest possible experiences both inside and outside the classroom.

As an Assistant Head Teacher and part of the Senior Leadership Team, the successful candidate will be a senior leader with a passionate approach about teaching, learning,  and strategic planning. You will be able to inspire and enthuse our students, staff and the community and always lead by example with integrity, creativity and clarity.

The successful candidate must possess excellent communication and personal skills and be able to build supportive and trusting relationships with students, families and colleagues.  The exact nature of the role will depend on the experience and abilities of the successful candidates.

This is an excellent opportunity for an established leader to develop their career.


The School

Penryn College is a lively thriving college with an excellent reputation who cater for boys and girls aged between 11 and 16 years with a current number on roll of 1135 and we pride ourselves on offering the very best for our students.

In 2008 we moved into our £24 million pound new school building, which has a great range of resources, including an information rich environment, state of the art sporting facilities including a 6 badminton court size sports hall, the latest generation astro turf pitch and our own climbing wall. 

Our College buildings and 10 acres of grounds are used extensively by the community for adult education courses, sporting activities, performances and fund raising activities. Our unique relationship with surrounding primary schools - known as the "Penryn Partnership" - helps primary children to settle in to the college whilst adjusting to their new environment.  

In July 2011 we became an Academy.  We are committed to maintaining all those things that staff, pupils and the community value about Penryn College. 

To Apply

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. In accordance with our policies we are unable to process applications without a fully completed application form. 

Further details and an application pack can be found on the school website at 

www.penryn-college.cornwall.sch.uk/the-school/vacancies/

The closing date for completed application forms is Friday 20th May at 9am.   

Interviews will be held on Thursday 26th May


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About Penryn College

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+44 1326 372379

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Penryn College is a co-educational secondary school for children aged 11-16 and primarily serves the population of Penryn town and the surrounding villages in Cornwall. The college was designated a Sports College in 1998; a Leading Edge school in 2004; and a high-performing specialist college in 2006. In July 2011, it became an Academy.

Penryn College’s original site was in Falmouth, where it opened in 1957. It moved to its present site in 1961 and has since benefitted from a programme of continuous development, culminating in 2008 in the opening of its £24m new College building.

The College was Cornwall's 'Building Schools for the Future' pathfinder, and raised an additional £1.4 million to provide community sports facilities.

A large range of activities run before school, during lunchtimes and after school. There is also a 'Schools on Saturday’ programme for students and members of the community to attend, with a host of sporting, creative and academic activities.

Headteacher

Tamsin Schouten

Values and vision

Penryn’s mission is to improve life chances for all the students in its care. “Pupils at the heart of everything we do” sums up its ethos. Respect and tolerance are the key values promoted to maintain a harmonious learning environment.

The College believes that students develop best when they know they are listened to and feel they are working with the school. There are several 'Student Voice' groups to make this a reality, including the Student Council and Charity Prefects.

Ofsted

“This is a good college whose success is underpinned by a culture of continuous improvement. Aspects of its work are outstanding. Governors and leaders are highly ambitious for the success of every student.”

View Penryn College’s latest Ofsted report

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