Headteacher

Copper Valley Junior Academy, Gunnislake, Cornwall, PL18 9NA

47 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  21 January 2026 at 10:59pm

• Date listed

  5 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £58,569.00 - £75,049.00 Annually (Actual) L1-L16

Headteacher job summary

This is an opportunity to work in an inspiring, energetic and friendly atmosphere where you can expect to be supported and stretched in terms of your personal development. You will exercise your strategic thinking to ensure the school continues to move forward and will work closely with other senior leaders within the Trust to develop the school in key areas, using teacher input to maximise outcomes for children. Due to this being a split site, our Junior children (Years 5 and 6) are based on what was previously the Gunnislake school site, and our Infant and Nursery children (plus Years 3 and 4) are based on the site that was previously Delaware school. For a comprehensive view of the role here at Bridge Schools, please view the accompanying application pack.

In this role, we are looking for you to:

Drive the strategic direction of the school and work collaboratively with all stakeholders to embed this in every aspect of the school community.

Lead by example in providing inspirational and creative ways of delivery high-quality teaching and learning.

Create links between the school and the local and wider community which enhance the school and enrich the learning experiences of pupils.

Hours: 32.5 per week (1.00 FTE)

Paid weeks: 52.134 per year (includes holiday entitlement)

Salary: L6 - L16

Contract: Permanent

About you

We are looking for:

• An experienced Headteacher, or someone with previous experience as a Deputy/Assistant Headteacher.
• Collaborative leader who is able to motivate the team to deliver in periods of both stability and change.
• A creative and deep thinker who creates the space to think strategically about the school’s development as a centre of excellence.

About Coppervalley Primary Academy

Copper Valley Junior and Infant and Nursery Academies has around 160 pupils on roll. This comprises of 90 children in the Juniors and 70 children in the Infant and Nursery school. We are also fortunate to have an Area Resource Base (The ARC), which can accommodate up to 8 children, depending on need. The children enjoy a spectacular setting surrounded by rolling countryside on the edge of Tamar Valley and we actively involve the amazing outdoors in their learning as part of our creative curriculum.

About Bridge Schools Trust

Bridge Schools Trust is a family of schools across Cornwall, built on dedication and trust and united by a shared commitment to putting learning first.

Our values guide everything we do:

• Creative in our approach to teaching and problem-solving

• Curious, always innovating and learning

• Responsible, accountable to our communities

• Enthusiastic, bringing energy and passion to every endeavour

• Excellent in our expectations and delivery

• Determined, rallying together to overcome challenges

By joining us, you will become part of a collaborative, supportive, and forward-thinking Trust where staff are valued, wellbeing is prioritised, and professional development is encouraged.

Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities

Bridge Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, Social Media check, and satisfactory references.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

If you have the drive and determination to enable every child to succeed, and wish to be part of a Trust that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement , we would love to hear from you.

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Copper Valley Junior Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 92 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Copper Valley Junior Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/gunnislake-primary-academy

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