Headteacher

St Levan School; Penzance; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job description

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 flexi-schooling 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 everyone's 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 phoning to 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 by 23.59 on 21st April 2025.

Interview date is 29th 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