Headteacher

Crofty Multi Academy Trust are seeking to appoint a dynamic, committed individual with senior leadership experience to be the Headteacher of Illogan School from September 2022 (or earlier if possible).

Illogan School is a spacious, refurbished building with extensive grounds offering a wealth of outdoor learning opportunities. The school is co-located with Curnow Special School (Early Years to KS2) as part of a unique partnership between special and mainstream, creating a truly inclusive school community. 

Illogan School sits at the heart of the community and offers the successful candidate the opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of children.

The children of Illogan would like a Headteacher who:

• Is approachable, forward thinking and enthusiastic.
• Will make them excited about their learning and develop their individual talents to the full.
• Fosters close links between home, school and the local community and has a genuinely inclusive approach.

 The staff and governors of Illogan School would like a Headteacher who:

• Is an inspirational leader with a track record of improving outcomes for children.
• Has a genuine commitment to inclusion.
• Is committed to delivering excellent standards of teaching and learning through a broad, balanced and creative curriculum.
• Has high expectations of themselves and others and leads the school’s professional learning community with enthusiasm.
• Can take full advantage of the opportunities that being part of the Crofty Multi Academy Trust brings.

About Crofty MAT

Crofty MAT is a group of nine schools, working as one, serving the communities of Camborne, Pool and Redruth in West Cornwall.

Why do we exist? What is our purpose?

Our purpose is to give our children the best possible start in life, to unlock possibilities and enable them to make choices about their future.

How will we do this?

Driven by our values we are engaged in a restless pursuit of excellence, creating the highest quality learning for staff and children alike.

What is our strategy?

By “working as one” we have created a culture of shared responsibility for all children in our schools. Sharing resources enables us to maximise opportunities, innovate and pursue equity for our learners.

Why work for Crofty MAT? 

• This is a rare opportunity to take on a significant leadership role within a highly effective collaboration of schools.
• The Headteachers in Crofty MAT set each school’s vision and curriculum to reflect their school’s unique character and meet the needs of that school’s community.
• You will benefit from working alongside like-minded Headteachers with a passion for creativity, dedicated to improving the learning in their schools and across the trust.
• This is an opportunity to be part of a team committed to genuine collaborative working, with dedicated support from the Trust board, Local Governing Body, as well as an experienced senior management and School Improvement Team.
• We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive Health & Wellbeing support package
• We see ourselves as a ‘deliberately developmental’ organisation which has a forward thinking approach to professional and personal development.

Visits from prospective candidates are welcomed, please call Sam Dingle at Illogan school on 01209 842360 to agree a mutually convenient time to look around.

For an application pack, or if you require further information, please email: rebecca.collins@croftymat.org 

Closing date: Wednesday 2nd February 2022

Shortlisting: Thursday 3rd February 2022

Interview dates: Thursday 17th and Friday 18th February 2022 - Candidates will be required to be available for both dates

Crofty Multi Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and there is an expectation of all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a successful Disclosure & Barring check and satisfactory references.