Headteacher

'Every child has the right to be astonishing’

An excellent opportunity has arisen to lead a vibrant and developing primary school in Truro, Cornwall. The Governors are seeking to appoint an ambitious Headteacher who is a strong leader, with children’s learning and wellbeing at the heart of all they do. This is an exciting opening and we are looking to appoint an energetic and experienced leader who has a strong track record of leading and developing teaching and learning. The successful applicant will have the vision and drive to work with us as we strive to become an outstanding school.

The school is on a large site with capacity for 420 pupils, having had a £3.2million, eight classroom extension in 2017. The school has a well subscribed on-site Nursery and also an Area Resource Base which provides 10 places for children with profound multiple learning difficulties.

We are looking for:

• An exceptional leader with a passion for education and high levels of emotional intelligence and resilience.
• An enthusiastic lead learner who is able to inspire, empower and motivate our strong staff to deliver the highest quality teaching and learning.
• A strategic thinker with a clear focus and proven track record of continuous improvement.
• An outstanding practitioner who has the highest expectations and is committed to inclusivity and the development of the whole child.
• An excellent communicator with empathy and strong interpersonal skills, who works collaboratively and effectively with wider partnerships, to ensure every pupil achieves their full potential. 
• A strong leader who is committed to supporting the mental, emotional and physical health of pupils and staff.

The school offers:

• A skilled, committed and enthusiastic staff team.
• A large site offering flexibility for imaginative use.
• A fully supportive Governing Body.
• An opportunity to build on your own professional strengths as a leader.
• An extraordinary range of extracurricular activities for all pupils, taking advantage of our beautiful county.

Closing date for applications: 12 noon on Wednesday 27th March 2019
Interview dates: 4th and 5th April 2019

We would expect and encourage potential applicants to visit Tregolls School - An Academy. Should you wish to arrange a formal visit prior to application, please contact Jodie Humphries on 01872 274020, or email enquiries@tregolls.cornwall.sch.uk

Please send your completed application form to chair@tregolls.cornwall.sch.uk