Deputy Headteacher - St Ives School

About The Role:

Are you a passionate and dedicated educator who believes in the transformative power of excellent teaching, strong supportive relationships and a 21st Century school culture? An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the leadership team at St Ives School and to play a leading role in shaping the future of our community. We are committed to fostering an environment where every student receives the highest quality education, and we are looking for a leader who shares our values and dedication to excellence. As a key member of our established senior leadership team, you will play a leading role in the ongoing strategic development of our school. We value positive relationships in school and seek a leader who shares our commitment to being a school where every student can thrive and achieve their potential in a supportive environment. Due to expertise within our existing leadership team, the exact portfolio of responsibilities will be decided based on the successful candidate’s skills and experience.

At St Ives School, we prioritise the professional growth and development of our staff. Every member of our team receives personalised coaching and dedicated time out of the classroom for regular coaching triad meetings. We believe in nurturing and supporting our teachers to reach their full potential, ensuring that they have the tools and resources they need to succeed.

We are also dedicated to embracing cutting-edge digital learning technologies. All of our students and teachers are equipped with iPads, and we provide a comprehensive training program to ensure that our educators are proficient in utilising these tools to enhance the learning experience. We are committed to cultivating 21st-century learning experts who are prepared to meet the evolving needs of our students in an increasingly digital world.

 About You:

As part of the Truro and Penwith Academy Trust, our staff benefit from stability, support, and a wide range of opportunities for professional development and collaboration. Joining our team means becoming part of a larger community of educators dedicated to excellence in education.

Located in one of the most beautiful areas of West Cornwall, St Ives School offers the opportunity to live and work in a stunning coastal environment. With close access to picturesque towns and villages, the famous Penwith coastline, and easy access to the A30, our school provides an idyllic setting for both work and leisure.

If you are passionate about education, dedicated to your own professional development and are committed to inspiring and empowering students, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to join us at St Ives School and become a key member of our exceptional team. Come and help us shape the future as we deliver excellence in education! Apply today and embark on an enriching and rewarding career in one of Cornwall's most picturesque locations.

At St Ives School we see our staff as our most important resource. The successful candidate will have our full support in their ongoing career development.

Benefits of Working with Us:

As a leading Academy Trust, we are able to offer our staff a range of continued professional development opportunities alongside family friendly policies and access to the Local Monitoring Committee/Teachers Pension Schemes. More on our benefits and a Letter from the Chair of the Board of Trustees can be found here. 

How to Apply and Further Info:

To apply for this position please email a completed application form to recruitment@tpacademytrust.org, please ensure your name and the position you are applying are within the subject title of the email.

Please note we do not accept CV's.

The closing date for receiving applications is midnight on Sunday 18th May 2025.

If you wish to discuss this position ahead of applying, please contact Simon Horner, Headteacher on shorner@stives.tpacademytrust.org

TPAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) application as part of their pre-employment administration. The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Other pre-employment checks will include receipt of two satisfactory references, evidence of right to work in the UK, proof of any relevant qualifications and completion of a health assessment questionnaire.