Headteacher
Bishop Bronescombe CofE School, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 3DT37 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
30 October 2026 at 9am
Date listed
23 September 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
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L13-L16
What skills and experience we're looking for
What we are looking for
A qualified teacher with QTS, NPQH and substantial experience of successful teaching and senior leadership in schools.
A strong understanding of how children learn and how to secure high-quality teaching, learning and assessment.
Experience of school self-evaluation, development planning, curriculum leadership and using evidence and data to improve outcomes.
Strong knowledge of safeguarding, inclusion, SEND, pupil wellbeing and the wider statutory responsibilities of school leadership.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to work positively with pupils, staff, families, governance and external partners.
The ability to set high expectations while creating a nurturing, respectful and inclusive environment.
A commitment to reflective leadership, continuous improvement and the professional development of others.
Sound organisational and resource-management skills, together with resilience, integrity and fairness.
A commitment to uphold the school's Christian ethos and values throughout the school and wider community.
What the school offers its staff
What We Offer
Access to support, professional development and shared learning through Rainbow Multi Academy Trust, with leadership support appropriate to your experience and the needs of the role.
The opportunity to lead a primary school community with a clear commitment to children's learning, wellbeing and belonging.
Scope to shape the school's next stage of development in partnership with the Trust, staff, School Community Board and families.
A collaborative professional environment that values high expectations, thoughtful improvement and supportive relationships.
The opportunity to work alongside a group of headteachers dedicated to building a brighter future together.
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Bishop Bronescombe CofE School
- Organisation type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 267 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- recruitment@rainbowacademy.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01209 240182
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