Headteacher
Mullion Primary School, Helston, Cornwall, TR12 7DF18 days remaining to apply
Job start date
3 September 2026
Closing date
11 May 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
23 April 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
- £61,534.00 - £71,330.00
What skills and experience we're looking for
About The Role:
Truro and Penwith Academy Trust, together with the Local Monitoring Committee of Mullion Primary School, are seeking to appoint a dynamic, reflective and committed Headteacher to lead the next stage of the school’s journey. Mullion Primary School is at the heart of a strong, supportive community, with excellent relationships between pupils, families and local partners. There is strong collaboration with Mullion Secondary School, providing valuable opportunities to develop educational coherence, support smooth transition, and grow community cohesion across the village and beyond.
At Mullion Primary School, we aim to instill a genuine love of learning and to nurture a positive, ‘can‑do’ mindset that builds ambition and confidence in every child. Our pupils are encouraged to understand themselves as individuals, recognise their own talents and strengths, and develop respect for others and the wider world. We are committed to preparing our children well for the next stage of their education so that they are confident learners, ready to embrace the opportunities ahead.
The school serves a diverse range of pupil needs, and we are proud of our inclusive ethos and commitment to high quality provision for all learners. The successful candidate will build on established strengths, leading with clarity and compassion, and working in partnership with staff, families, the Trust and the wider community.
Mullion Community Primary School is located in the village of Mullion on the Lizard Peninsula in Cornwall. The school currently has 131 pupils on roll across five classes, providing a nurturing environment where children are known, valued and supported to achieve their best.
What the school offers its staff
Working for TPAT and Benefits
‘The Trust that Schools want to join’ Ofsted - 2019
We are an inclusive and progressive Trust and believe that all children and young people should have the best possible life chances. If you share this belief, we would love you to work with us.
We care about our staff and value their skills, contribution and expertise. Our commitment to growing great people means that we support staff in their own professional growth and development and empower them through support and career opportunities. Whether you choose to work in one of our schools, or are based in our central team, you will thrive in a stimulating, friendly and diverse environment that nurtures talent and celebrates success.
If you choose to work for us, you will receive:
A competitive salary
National terms and conditions of employment and access to either Teachers Pension or Local Government Pension Schemes
Cycle to work scheme
Eye voucher scheme
Access to CPD and career pathways to further develop your career
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which provides employees with free confidential advice and support on a variety of personal, family or workplace issues hhtps://www.employeeassistance.org.uk/
Further information about the job
How to Apply
To be considered for this role, please click the the link below to be taken to the TPAT careers site to view the role and submit your online application.
The closing date for receiving applications is 11.59pm Monday 11 May 2026.
If you wish to visit the school ahead of applying, please contact Mr Rob Chirgwin, Headteacher on 01326 240585 or by email rchirgwin@mullionji.tpacademytrust.org.
Interviews to be held on Tuesday 19 May 2026.
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)About Mullion Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 5 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 144 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Mullion Primary School website
- Email address
- recruitment@tpacademytrust.org
https://www.mullion-ji.cornwall.sch.uk/web/our_vision/669194
Arranging a visit to Mullion Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@tpacademytrust.org.
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