Head of School
Poltair School
Cornwall
- New
- Salary:
- Leadship Scale 25 - 31
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2025
- Apply by:
- 5 January 2025
Job overview
A very exciting opportunity has arisen to join Cornwall Education Learning Trust as a Head of School from 1st September 2025. We will be appointing two permanent Heads of School for Poltair School, St Austell and Brannel School, St Stephen
The successful candidates will provide professional leadership and management of the school (11-16) that will promote a secure foundation from which to achieve high standards in all areas of the school’s work and ensure the Trust’s strategic direction, vision and values are achieved.
This role will have overall accountability for the quality of teaching and learning and will establish and sustain high-quality, expert teaching across all subjects and phases. This will be built on research evidence and informed understanding of effective teaching and how students learn.
The successful candidates will work collaboratively with CELT headteachers and staff to implement and embed the CELT ‘In Sync’ strategy to improve learning outcomes for all students, with a particular focus on the disadvantaged, alongside opportunities for staff to work collaboratively on school improvement priorities across subject disciplines.
If you require further information about the school or the role please contact Rich Baker, Deputy Trust Lead (School Improvement) rbaker@celtrust.org
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About Poltair School
Poltair School is a transformational, fast paced school, serving students aged 11-16 in the St Austell area of Cornwall. We have exceptionally high expectations for all students and, as a result, our students have exemplary behaviour and attitudes, dress smartly and appreciate the importance of education.
The school is on a rapid improvement journey, and we are ambitious for what the students in our community can achieve. At the heart of this is the provision of a knowledge-rich curriculum and exceptional teaching and learning. We truly want our students to develop the confidence and character to make a significant contribution to society and lead a life of choice and opportunities.
The school is part of Cornwall Education Learning Trust (CELT), a family of primary and secondary schools all based in Cornwall. Due to the success of the Trust, there are unrivaled opportunities for all staff to grow and develop and to collaborate with talented school leaders.
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