Head of School

Sandy Hill Academy, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 3AT

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026.

• Closing date

  14 April 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  24 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: 1.0FTE
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L14-L18

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Trust is seeking a dynamic, creative and forward-thinking professional to lead this well-regarded, inclusive and successful school community; an individual who will champion its values and support the children to achieve their very best, both academically and in character.

Applications are welcomed from candidates with significant senior leadership experience (either as a Head Of School or Deputy/Assistant) and a proven track-record of raising and maintaining consistently high standards.

What the school offers its staff

Aspire Academy Trust is seeking to appoint a full time, permanent Head of School for Sandy Hill Academy.

The Sandy Hill Academy school motto is, 'Aspiring to achieve, determined to succeed.'

Sandy Hill Academy strives to be a place where children’s individual needs and abilities are recognised and nurtured, their successes acknowledged and celebrated. Sandy Hill children are happy, confident and secure in the knowledge that they are valued and listened to; excited and challenged in an environment that promotes learning, builds resilience and develops essential life skills.

Aspire is committed to the professional development of all its staff. Heads of School are provided with a continuous programme of high-quality professional development training which is underpinned by a solid foundation of research and evidence. Leaders at all levels benefit from full-service support provided by Aspire Core Services.

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.

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.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Sandy Hill Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 459 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Sandy Hill Academy website
• Email address: jobs@aspireacademytrust.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sandy-hill-academy

Arranging a visit to Sandy Hill Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jobs@aspireacademytrust.org.

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