Headteacher
Wadebridge School, Wadebridge, Cornwall, PL27 6BU32 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
21 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
20 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Seven-point range to be determined (dependent upon experience) within the Group 6 school range L21 -35
What skills and experience we're looking for
Wadebridge School is a strong and successful 11-16 Single Academy Trust with just over 1000 students. We are seeking to appoint an inspiring headteacher who will lead with purpose and compassion. Collaboration will lie at the heart of your leadership; effective and caring interpersonal relationships underpin the culture and ethos of the school, and you will demonstrate an unwavering commitment to all students and all staff being able to thrive and flourish. You will be the custodian of our strong safeguarding culture where students’ wellbeing really matters. You will be committed to ensuring high quality teaching and learning, and you will further strengthen a culture in which the best possible outcomes for each individual student are paramount.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced leader who is innovative and strategic. Working closely with the Trust Board, you will bring a clear vision that builds on our values, inspires confidence and empowers colleagues at every level. You will nurture a culture where staff and students feel valued, respected, and listened to. Students and families will benefit from a school that acts with empathy and integrity, and the wider population will indeed see a school that is genuinely at the ‘heart of its community’. On a daily basis you will make a significant, positive impact on the lives of the staff who work at the school, and the students attending Wadebridge.
Please see our recruitment pack on the school website for more information.
What the school offers its staff
We are committed to promoting the health and wellbeing of everyone in our school community. We have extensive and highly effective student support structures as well as a dedicated team of Health Champions focussing on strategies to promote positive staff wellbeing. Every member of the Wadebridge School community is valued: students, staff, parents, carers and trustees.
We work collaboratively with a number of other secondary schools both in Cornwall and further afield. We also work in close partnership with Cornwall Council and have good relationships in all the key strategic areas. As our newly appointed headteacher we will encourage you to continue to strengthen those relationships and forge new ones. We will encourage you to engage in continued professional development to enrich your leadership and your own personal wellbeing. We shall fully support you taking an active role in the Cornwall Association of Secondary Headteachers (CASH) and will encourage you to network widely with school and trust leaders locally and nationally.
📅 Start Date: 1st September 2026
💷 Salary Scale: Seven-point range to be determined (dependent upon experience) within the Group 6 school range L21 -35
⌚ Hours: Full time
📑Contract: Permanent
📅Closing Date for applications: 12noon Tuesday 21st April 2026
📅 Interviews to be held on: Monday 27th and Tuesday 28th April 2026
📧How to Apply: Complete the Wadebridge School Application Form found on our website and email it to jbrown@wadebridge.cornwall.sch.uk
Please see our recruitment pack on the school website for more information.
The school is committed to safeguarding children, and the successful applicant will be required to provide an enhanced DBS disclosure. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to appropriateonline/social media searches.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
⚠️ The school is committed to safeguarding children, and the successful applicant will be required to provide an enhanced DBS disclosure. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to appropriate online/social media searches.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Wadebridge School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1050 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Wadebridge School website
- Email address
- jbrown@wadebridge.cornwall.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01208 893904
Wadebridge School is an oversubscribed highly successful 11-16 academy with a strong reputation for academic excellence and student support. We are proud to be a Single Academy Trust, meaning we can focus on what matters most – our students, staff, and wider community. As a school, we invest in professional development, encourage innovation, and provide a collaborative and supportive working environment.
A School that Cares – About Students & Staff
At Wadebridge School, we balance an unwavering focus on progress and achievement with a strong commitment to student wellbeing. We work tirelessly to support our young people in every aspect of their lives, ensuring they develop the skills and strategies needed to succeed academically and personally.
Our CARE Values
At Wadebridge School, our values define everything we do:
• Community and Cooperation – We work together to create a strong, supportive, and inclusive school.
• Ambition and Achievement – We inspire our students to aim high and reach their full potential.
• Respect and Responsibility – We foster a culture of kindness, integrity, and accountability.
• Enjoyment and Endeavour – We believe learning should be engaging, challenging, and rewarding.
Arranging a visit to Wadebridge School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jbrown@wadebridge.cornwall.sch.uk.
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