Primary School | Cornwall
📍 Location: Cornwall
💰 Salary: £55,000 - £70,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
📅 Contract: Full-Time | Permanent
🚀 Start Date: September 2026 or January 2027
Assistant Headteacher | Primary Education | School Leadership
Are you an ambitious and inspirational school leader looking for the next step in your leadership career?
We are seeking an outstanding Assistant Headteacher to join a welcoming and successful Primary School in Cornwall. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader to work alongside the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team to drive school improvement, raise standards, and ensure exceptional outcomes for all pupils.
The successful candidate will be passionate about primary education, committed to inclusion, and dedicated to creating an environment where children can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
About the Role
As Assistant Headteacher, you will play a key role in the strategic and operational leadership of the school. You will support the Headteacher in delivering high-quality teaching and learning, developing staff, and promoting a positive school culture.
This role offers a balance of leadership responsibilities and teaching commitments, providing an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact across the whole school community.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the Headteacher in the leadership and management of the school
* Lead on teaching, learning, and curriculum development
* Drive pupil attainment, progress, and achievement
* Support staff development, coaching, and performance management
* Monitor teaching standards and promote best practice across the school
* Lead whole-school improvement initiatives
* Promote inclusion, safeguarding, attendance, and pupil wellbeing
* Build strong relationships with pupils, parents, governors, and external agencies
* Contribute to strategic planning and school self-evaluation
About You
We are looking for an Assistant Headteacher who has:
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
* Significant experience within a Primary School setting
* Previous leadership experience as an Assistant Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher, Phase Leader, KS1 Lead, KS2 Lead, or Senior Teacher
* A proven track record of raising standards and improving pupil outcomes
* Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills
* Strong understanding of curriculum development and assessment
* A commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education
* The ability to inspire, motivate, and develop staff and pupils
What We Offer
* Competitive salary of £55,000 - £70,000 per annum
* Permanent leadership opportunity
* Supportive and forward-thinking Senior Leadership Team
* Excellent professional development and career progression opportunities
* Opportunity to influence whole-school strategy and improvement
* Pension scheme and employee benefits package
* A welcoming school community with engaged pupils and families
* The chance to make a lasting impact on children's education and development
This opportunity would suit experienced Assistant Headteachers, Deputy Headteachers, Phase Leaders, Key Stage Leaders, Curriculum Leaders, and Senior Teachers looking to progress their leadership career within primary education.
Apply Today
If you are a passionate and dedicated educational leader looking for an exciting new challenge in Cornwall, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now with your CV for immediate consideration and a confidential discussion
Salary description
£55000.00 - £70000.00 per year