Headteacher
| Posting date: | 06 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 June 2026 |
| Location: | Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 3EA |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 8478b19b-9fb3-496e-8671-c58d193b2c5d |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Contract: Permanent
Salary: L30 – L35, £105,595 - £119,350 per annum, dependent on experience
To start: 1st January 2027 depending on current contract
We are looking for a school leader capable of taking this successful school on the next step of its journey. As a school our ethos is centred firmly around our students, with kindness, courage and resilience as core values for the whole school community. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the proven ability not only to lead teams from a position of authority, but also the ability to influence and support collaboration. The role involves significant opportunities for Trust-wide working, and the need to actively engage with and support the wider Liskeard community for the benefit of all students.
To find out more about LSCC, please visit our website at: www.liskeard.net
We would welcome visits to the school from prospective candidates and/or a conversation with the current headteacher. Please contact Robyn McGowan, PA to the Headteacher on 01579 342344 ext. 103 or by email: rmcgowan@liskeard.net
An application form and further details are available from: https://www.smart-trust.net/information/vacancies.
The closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 29th June 2026.
The interview and selection process will be held on 13th and 14th July 2026.
Please email completed application forms to hr@smart-trust.net
We are unable to accept applications made via CVs or applications from agencies.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and references, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, the Trust will undertake an online search of all shortlisted candidates.
What the school offers its staff
Liskeard School and Community College (LSCC) is a co-educational 11-18 school of almost 1200 students including a vibrant and highly effective sixth form and incorporating an Area Resource Base supporting students with autism and/or complex learning difficulties. The school is an active member of SMART Schools’ Trust (South East Cornwall Multi Academy Regional Trust) together with two further secondary schools at Saltash and Looe, three primary schools and two nurseries.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and references, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, the Trust will undertake an online search of all shortlisted candidates.
Contract: Permanent
Salary: L30 – L35, £105,595 - £119,350 per annum, dependent on experience
To start: 1st January 2027 depending on current contract
We are looking for a school leader capable of taking this successful school on the next step of its journey. As a school our ethos is centred firmly around our students, with kindness, courage and resilience as core values for the whole school community. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the proven ability not only to lead teams from a position of authority, but also the ability to influence and support collaboration. The role involves significant opportunities for Trust-wide working, and the need to actively engage with and support the wider Liskeard community for the benefit of all students.
To find out more about LSCC, please visit our website at: www.liskeard.net
We would welcome visits to the school from prospective candidates and/or a conversation with the current headteacher. Please contact Robyn McGowan, PA to the Headteacher on 01579 342344 ext. 103 or by email: rmcgowan@liskeard.net
An application form and further details are available from: https://www.smart-trust.net/information/vacancies.
The closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 29th June 2026.
The interview and selection process will be held on 13th and 14th July 2026.
Please email completed application forms to hr@smart-trust.net
We are unable to accept applications made via CVs or applications from agencies.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and references, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, the Trust will undertake an online search of all shortlisted candidates.
What the school offers its staff
Liskeard School and Community College (LSCC) is a co-educational 11-18 school of almost 1200 students including a vibrant and highly effective sixth form and incorporating an Area Resource Base supporting students with autism and/or complex learning difficulties. The school is an active member of SMART Schools’ Trust (South East Cornwall Multi Academy Regional Trust) together with two further secondary schools at Saltash and Looe, three primary schools and two nurseries.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and references, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, the Trust will undertake an online search of all shortlisted candidates.