Description About The Role: Truro and Penwith Academy Trust, together with the Local Monitoring Committee of Mullion Primary School, are seeking to appoint a dynamic, reflective and committed Headteacher to lead the next stage of the school’s journey. Mullion Primary School is at the heart of a strong, supportive community, with excellent relationships between pupils, families and local partners. There is strong collaboration with Mullion Secondary School, providing valuable opportunities to develop educational coherence, support smooth transition, and grow community cohesion across the village and beyond. At Mullion Primary School, we aim to instill a genuine love of learning and to nurture a positive, ‘can do’ mindset that builds ambition and confidence in every child. Our pupils are encouraged to understand themselves as individuals, recognise their own talents and strengths, and develop respect for others and the wider world. We are committed to preparing our children well for the next stage of their education so that they are confident learners, ready to embrace the opportunities ahead. The school serves a diverse range of pupil needs, and we are proud of our inclusive ethos and commitment to high quality provision for all learners. The successful candidate will build on established strengths, leading with clarity and compassion, and working in partnership with staff, families, the Trust and the wider community. Mullion Community Primary School is located in the village of Mullion on the Lizard Peninsula in Cornwall. The school currently has 131 pupils on roll across five classes, providing a nurturing environment where children are known, valued and supported to achieve their best. About You: The ideal candidate will have recent senior leadership experience and will share our vision and values. Individuals must demonstrate a significant contribution to primary school improvement and an enthusiasm to embrace the opportunities of leading this already flourishing and vibrant school. The full person specification for this role can be found within the attached candidate pack below. How to Apply To be considered for this role, please follow this link to apply. The closing date for receiving applications is 11.59pm Monday 11 May 2026. If you wish to visit the school ahead of applying, please contact Mr Rob Chirgwin, Headteacher on 01326 240585 or by email rchirgwin@mullionji.tpacademytrust.org. Interviews to be held on Tuesday 19 May 2026. If you encounter any issues with the online application, please contact the Talent Team for assistance at recruitment@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. This is not a Cornwall Council vacancy therefore please contact the organisation direct for further information. Organisation address: 1 Willis Vean, Mullion, Helston TR12 7DF Email: recruitment@tpacademytrust.org Website: https://www.mullion-ji.cornwall.sch.uk/web/