Assistant Headteacher

Madron Daniel CofE (VA) School, Penzance, Cornwall, TR20 8SP

33 days remaining to apply

Earliest start date
21 April 2026
Latest start date
3 September 2026
Closing date
10 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
5 February 2026

Job details

Job role: Teacher
Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1
Working pattern: Full time: Usual teaching hours
Contract type: Permanent
Pay scale: L1 - L5
Additional allowances: Potential SEN point

What skills and experience we're looking for

About the Role

We are looking for an excellent classroom practitioner with proven experience teaching mixed-age classes—an essential requirement for this post. The successful candidate will be based in our Reception to Year 2 mixed-age class, benefitting from small class sizes (currently under 20 pupils) that allow for truly personalised learning with full time support from an experienced teaching assistant. Leadership responsibilities will be shaped around the strengths and expertise of the successful candidate. Experience in Special Educational Needs (SEN) or an interest in developing as a SENcO would be advantageous.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

Is an inspiring teacher with a passion for high-quality, inclusive education
Has successful experience teaching mixed-age classes, particularly in Early Years and Key Stage 1
Is committed to providing a nurturing learning environment where every child thrives
Brings strong leadership potential and is eager to contribute strategically to school improvement
Can work effectively as part of the wider An Baya Federation team
Has SEN knowledge or experience

What the school offers its staff

We Offer:

A supportive federation with a shared vision and collaborative ethos
Small, friendly class sizes that prioritise strong relationships and quality teaching
Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth
A school community that values creativity, kindness, and ambition
The chance to make a meaningful difference in a close-knit rural school

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Main purpose of the job

Carry out the duties of this post in line with the remit outlined in the current School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document including the conditions of employment for assistant headteachers and the school’s own policy
Under the overall direction of the headteacher play a major role:

o in formulating the aims, objectives of the schools and establishing the

policies through which they are to be achieved

o be responsible for the standards and curriculum of all pupils including

monitoring of progress towards achievement

o proactively manage staff and resources

Take on the responsibilities of the headteacher as agreed and appropriate in the absence of the headteacher and deputy headteacher
Carry out the professional duties of a teacher as required
Take responsibility for child protection issues as appropriate
Take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.