Assistant Headteacher
| Posting date: | 06 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 March 2026 |
| Location: | Penzance, Cornwall, TR20 8SP |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 30b8c307-7697-46a2-81fb-c8b2f31f406d |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
About the Role
We are looking for an excellent classroom practitioner with proven experience teaching mixed-age classes—an essential requirement for this post. The successful candidate will be based in our Reception to Year 2 mixed-age class, benefitting from small class sizes (currently under 20 pupils) that allow for truly personalised learning with full time support from an experienced teaching assistant. Leadership responsibilities will be shaped around the strengths and expertise of the successful candidate. Experience in Special Educational Needs (SEN) or an interest in developing as a SENcO would be advantageous.
We Are Looking For Someone Who:
• Is an inspiring teacher with a passion for high-quality, inclusive education
• Has successful experience teaching mixed-age classes, particularly in Early Years and Key Stage 1
• Is committed to providing a nurturing learning environment where every child thrives
• Brings strong leadership potential and is eager to contribute strategically to school improvement
• Can work effectively as part of the wider An Baya Federation team
• Has SEN knowledge or experience
What the school offers its staff
We Offer:
• A supportive federation with a shared vision and collaborative ethos
• Small, friendly class sizes that prioritise strong relationships and quality teaching
• Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth
• A school community that values creativity, kindness, and ambition
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in a close-knit rural school
Further details about the role
Main purpose of the job
• Carry out the duties of this post in line with the remit outlined in the current School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document including the conditions of employment for assistant headteachers and the school’s own policy
• Under the overall direction of the headteacher play a major role:
o in formulating the aims, objectives of the schools and establishing the
policies through which they are to be achieved
o be responsible for the standards and curriculum of all pupils including
monitoring of progress towards achievement
o proactively manage staff and resources
• Take on the responsibilities of the headteacher as agreed and appropriate in the absence of the headteacher and deputy headteacher
• Carry out the professional duties of a teacher as required
• Take responsibility for child protection issues as appropriate
• Take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school
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.
About the Role
We are looking for an excellent classroom practitioner with proven experience teaching mixed-age classes—an essential requirement for this post. The successful candidate will be based in our Reception to Year 2 mixed-age class, benefitting from small class sizes (currently under 20 pupils) that allow for truly personalised learning with full time support from an experienced teaching assistant. Leadership responsibilities will be shaped around the strengths and expertise of the successful candidate. Experience in Special Educational Needs (SEN) or an interest in developing as a SENcO would be advantageous.
We Are Looking For Someone Who:
• Is an inspiring teacher with a passion for high-quality, inclusive education
• Has successful experience teaching mixed-age classes, particularly in Early Years and Key Stage 1
• Is committed to providing a nurturing learning environment where every child thrives
• Brings strong leadership potential and is eager to contribute strategically to school improvement
• Can work effectively as part of the wider An Baya Federation team
• Has SEN knowledge or experience
What the school offers its staff
We Offer:
• A supportive federation with a shared vision and collaborative ethos
• Small, friendly class sizes that prioritise strong relationships and quality teaching
• Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth
• A school community that values creativity, kindness, and ambition
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in a close-knit rural school
Further details about the role
Main purpose of the job
• Carry out the duties of this post in line with the remit outlined in the current School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document including the conditions of employment for assistant headteachers and the school’s own policy
• Under the overall direction of the headteacher play a major role:
o in formulating the aims, objectives of the schools and establishing the
policies through which they are to be achieved
o be responsible for the standards and curriculum of all pupils including
monitoring of progress towards achievement
o proactively manage staff and resources
• Take on the responsibilities of the headteacher as agreed and appropriate in the absence of the headteacher and deputy headteacher
• Carry out the professional duties of a teacher as required
• Take responsibility for child protection issues as appropriate
• Take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school
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.