Head of School St Petroc's at St Petroc's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

New

Job Reference #

EDV/2026/SPCEVAPS/81484

Location

Athelstan Park, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL31 1DS

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£58,569.00 - £64,691.00 Annually (Actual)
L6 - L10

Closing Date

Midday, Thu 26th Mar, 2026

Start Date

01/09/2025

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Driving licence required

Interview Date(s)

TBC but within the week commencing 30th March 2026

Interview Date(s) TBC but within the week commencing 30th March 2026

About this Role

BRING COURAGE BRING CREATIVITY BRING FRIENDSHIP

Are you ready to lead and inspire? Join us on our exciting Journey!

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and dedicated individual to become Head of School at St. Petrocs CofE School, a proud member of the St. Barnabas Multi Academy Trust. At St. Petrocs, we are committed to providing fantastic education to our pupils while developing our workforce for sustainable growth. This is an exciting time to join our church schools trust and be part of our journey towards excellence.

Please note this will be a non teaching role.

We are looking for a dynamic leader to support our school’s development and contribute to our mission of providing exceptional education.

As the Head of School, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of St. Petrocs, working closely with our Hub Lead who oversees five schools within the trust. This is an ideal position for either an experienced middle Leadership candidate looking for the next move into a head of school or a strong teacher ready to take the next step into leadership. You will receive dedicated support as you drive continuous improvement and excellence in teaching and learning.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead and inspire a talented team of educators.

- Foster a positive learning environment that nurtures every pupil’s potential.

- Collaborate with the Hub Lead to implement strategic initiatives that enhance the quality of education.

- Engage with the school community to build strong relationships with parents, local organisations, and stakeholders.

- Continue to implement the flourishing schools programme and work in partnership with our links with the church.

What We Offer:

- A supportive environment that values professional development and growth.

- The opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of our pupils.

- A welcoming community that celebrates our core values and church school ethos.

Visits to our school are encouraged, allowing you to experience firsthand the vibrant atmosphere and dedicated staff, to arrange a tour please contact sperfect@stbarnabasmat.com

If you are ready to take on this rewarding challenge, we would welcome your application!

Our 'Bring It!' vision requires us to ensure our pupils are excited by and fully engaged in their learning and school experience more widely. We support them to use their talents to create positive school memories with their friends that will remain with them for the rest of their lives.

Our aim is to inspire a lifetime of adventure.

As a Church of England Trust, we support its vision for education which is deeply Christian, with Jesus' promise of 'life in all its fullness' at its heart.

St Barnabas Multi Academy Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.

We do not discriminate against staff based on age, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religious or political belief or affiliation, trade union membership, gender, gender reassignment, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, disability, socio-economic background or any other inappropriate distinction or characteristic covered by the Equality Act 2010.

St Barnabas Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. Please be aware that all shortlisted candidates will have an online search conducted as part of the Trust’s due diligence checks in line with KCSIE.