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Why Wadebridge?

Wadebridge School is an oversubscribed highly successful 11-16 academy with a strong reputation for academic excellence and student support. We are proud to be a Single Academy Trust, meaning we can focus on what matters most – our students, staff, and wider community. As a school, we invest in professional development, encourage innovation, and provide a collaborative and supportive working environment.

A School that Cares – About Students & Staff

At Wadebridge School, we balance an unwavering focus on progress and achievement with a strong commitment to student wellbeing. We work tirelessly to support our young people in every aspect of their lives, ensuring they develop the skills and strategies needed to succeed academically and personally.

We also prioritise the health and wellbeing of our staff. In 2020, our work in this area was recognised with a Gold Award from the Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools. Some of the wellbeing strategies we have implemented include:

✔️  A strongly resourced and dedicated SEND Support Staffing Team

✔️ High quality, regular CPD to drive aspirational student outcomes

✔️  A dedicated team of Health Champions promoting positive staff wellbeing

✔️ Department Planning Time (Additional PPA on top of statutory requirements) embedded with the 1265

✔️ Access to both internal external high quality CPD opportunities

✔️ Aspirational in our relentless pursuit to deliver strong outcomes for our students and wider community                            underpinned by our CARE Values on a daily basis. 

Live and Work in a Stunning Part of the Country

✔️ A supportive and forward-thinking leadership team 

✔️A commitment to professional development and innovation 

✔️A culture of high expectations and inclusive practice 

✔️The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people 

Candidate Qualities 

We are seeking a SENCO who demonstrates: 

• Visionary Leadership: Able to inspire and lead a culture of inclusion and excellence, with a clear strategic vision for SEND provision. 
• Emotional Intelligence: Compassionate and empathetic, with a deep understanding of the challenges faced by students with additional needs. 
• High Standards: Committed to achieving outstanding outcomes for all learners, with a relentless focus on quality and impact. 
• Collaborative Spirit: A team player who builds strong relationships with staff, students, families, and external agencies. 
• Reflective Practice: Continuously seeks to improve through self-evaluation, feedback, and professional development. 
• Resilience and Adaptability: Able to navigate complex situations with calm, flexibility, and determination. 
• Data-Driven Mindset: Skilled in using data to inform decisions, monitor progress, and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions. 
• Champion of CARE Values: Embodies and promote the school vision on a daily basis.

Join Us!

Informal school visits and discussions with the Headteacher or a member of the Senior Leadership Team can be arranged – please contact us to arrange jbrown@wadebridge.cornwall.sch.uk

📅 Application Deadline: Thursday 9^th October – 3pm

📧 How to Apply: Complete the  Wadebridge School Application Form and email it to jbrown@wadebridge.cornwall.sch.uk

The school is committed to safeguarding children, and the successful applicant will be required to provide an enhanced DBS disclosure. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to appropriate online/social media searches.

Assistant Headteacher-Quality of Culture (Maternity cover in the first instance) 

        Start Date: January 2026

Pay Scale: Leadership Scale (Dependant on experience)

       Contract Type: 1 Year Fixed Term (In the first instance)

For the job description/person specification please click here.

Are you passionate about inclusive education and driven to create high-quality learning environments for all students?

Wadebridge School is seeking a dynamic and visionary  Assistant Headteacher to lead our pastoral provision for students and Head of Year teams.

Our CARE values – Community, Cooperation, Ambition, Achievement, Respect, Responsibility, Endeavour and Enjoyment, underpin everything we do. We are looking for an Assistant Headteacher who embodies these values and can inspire others to do the same.

What we offer:

✔️A supportive and forward-thinking leadership team 

✔️A commitment to professional development and innovation 

✔️A culture of high expectations and inclusive practice 

✔️The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people 

Join Us! 

Following the appointment of a new Headteacher in September 2024, join us at an exciting time as we continue to drive our school and wider community forwards. 

Wadebridge School has 1,050 students aged 11 to 16 and has been an academy since 2012. We were successfully inspected by Ofsted in April 2025 – the full report is available on our school website.

Informal school visits and discussions with the Headteacher or a member of the Senior Leadership Team can be arranged – please contact us to arrange jbrown@wadebridge.cornwall.sch.uk 

📅 Application Deadline: Thursday 9^th October – 3pm 

📧 How to Apply: Complete the Wadebridge School Application Form and email it to jbrown@wadebridge.cornwall.sch.uk 

The school is committed to safeguarding children, and the successful applicant will be required to provide an enhanced DBS disclosure. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to appropriate online/social media searches. 

 

 Teacher of Design & Technology - teaching across all DT areas 

Are you an enthusiastic, passionate Teacher of Design & Technology with a proven track record of strong outcomes looking to join a successful and supportive school? Wadebridge School is seeking a qualified Teacher of Design & Technology to join our well-resourced and thriving Design & Technology department. This role would be suitable for an experienced teacher or early career teacher (ECT).

About the Role

Within Design and Technology, students study a wide range of specialist subjects across key stage 3 including Product Design, Textiles, Architecture and Food and Nutrition. At Key stage 4, students have the option of studying AQA GCSE Product Design and WJEC Hospitality and Catering, with both areas continually increasing in popularity and success.  We have strong links to industry and frequently work with local businesses and chefs in the local area to enhance student learning.

The Design Technology department is well resourced, with a dedicated IT suite, large workshops with separate teaching and practical spaces and three newly refurbished food classrooms. Our dedicated team is supported by 3 technicians.

This position would suit an experienced teacher with a track record of excellent student progress across Key Stage 3 and 4, or equally a newly qualified teacher who can demonstrate the potential to make a positive impact on students’ outcomes. The successful candidate should be enthusiastic, confident, with an absolute commitment to the highest standards of teaching and learning and a genuine enthusiasm for nurturing a passion for technology.

Candidates should have energy and vision to build on the current progress of the department and be keen to develop existing modules of work to promote student participation, progress and attainment and to realise aspirational progress for all.

A School that Cares – About Students & Staff

At Wadebridge School, we balance an unwavering focus on progress and achievement with a strong commitment to student wellbeing. We work tirelessly to support our young people in every aspect of their lives, ensuring they develop the skills and strategies needed to succeed academically and personally.

We also prioritise the health and wellbeing of our staff. In 2020, our work in this area was recognised with a Gold Award from the Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools. Some of the wellbeing strategies we have implemented include:
✔️ Over 110 staff trained as Mental Health First Aiders through MHFA England.
✔️ An extensive and highly effective student support team.
✔️ A dedicated team of Health Champions promoting positive staff wellbeing.

Our CARE Values

At Wadebridge School, our values define everything we do:

• Community and Cooperation – We work together to create a strong, supportive, and inclusive school.
• Ambition and Achievement – We inspire our students to aim high and reach their full potential.
• Respect and Responsibility – We foster a culture of kindness, integrity, and accountability.
• Enjoyment and Endeavour – We believe learning should be engaging, challenging, and rewarding.

Join Us!

Following the appointment of a new Headteacher in September 2024, join us at an exciting time as we continue to drive our school and wider community forwards.

Wadebridge School has 1,050 students aged 11 to 16 and has been an academy since 2012. We were successfully inspected by Ofsted in April 2025 – the full report is available on our school website.

Informal school visits and discussions with the Head of Design & Technology can be arranged – please contact us to arrange jbrown@wadebridge.cornwall.sch.uk

📅 Application Deadline: 9am Friday 3^rd October 2025

📧 How to Apply: Complete the Wadebridge School Teaching Application Form and email it to jbrown@wadebridge.cornwall.sch.uk

The school is committed to safeguarding children, and the successful applicant will be required to provide an enhanced DBS disclosure. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to appropriate online/social media searches.

For the job details/person specification please click here.