Strategic Headteacher — Specialist SEND School

Cornwall Council Jobs and Careers; Truro; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Curnow School in Cornwall is seeking a visionary Headteacher to drive its next phase of development within the Special Partnership Trust. The role offers autonomy paired with collective expertise to shape strategy and improve outcomes for pupils with SEND.

You will lead curriculum development, safeguarding, and workforce culture, building strong relationships with families, staff and external partners while ensuring inclusion and high standards.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience and track record of school improvement.
• Commitment to pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
• Strong communication, wellbeing, personal development and inclusion.
• Collaborative and empowering leadership style.

Responsibilities

• Providing strong and visible leadership.
• Continuing to develop the quality of education.
• Strengthening culture, expectations and staff development.
• Ensuring consistently strong safeguarding practice.
• Building relationships with pupils, families and stakeholders.
• Contributing to the wider strategic development of the Trust.

Job description

Curnow School in Cornwall is seeking a visionary Headteacher to drive its next phase of development within the Special Partnership Trust. The role offers autonomy paired with collective expertise to shape strategy and improve outcomes for pupils with SEND.

You will lead curriculum development, safeguarding, and workforce culture, building strong relationships with families, staff and external partners while ensuring inclusion and high standards.