Deputy Headteacher

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding and inspiring senior leader with a passion for the successful education and well-being of young people. This opportunity has arisen due to the retirement of the existing postholder.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Headteacher to embed a clear strategic vision for the synergy of curriculum design, teaching, learning and assessment to provide coherent and ambitious delivery across the school.  The successful candidate will provide exceptional strategic leadership on all matters relating to evidence-informed curriculum design, modelling, planning and delivery to all pupils from Years 7-13.  You will draw on existing strengths and have a proven track record of demonstrating significant school improvement over time in outcomes and performance. In addition to being an excellent classroom practitioner, you will be unfailing in your care and support for our young people and have the drive and passion to ensure they develop their abilities to the full. Supporting colleagues and encouraging creativity and innovation will be an important element of the role.

Plymstock School is a highly successful school, which over the last three years has achieved one of the strongest Progress 8 scores in the South West, as well as the highest in the city for non-selective schools. We are a very popular choice with parents and are significantly oversubscribed. Plymstock is a suburb of Plymouth and lies approximately three miles to the east of the city. It is within easy access of the A38, and teachers commute from Cornwall, Dartmoor and the South Hams.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Westcountry Schools Trust, currently employing approximately 1500 staff and growing.  We are a dynamic organisation with our students and staff at our heart.  Built on an extensive track record of excellence, the Trust combines a range of secondary colleges, primary schools and business units based in a variety of sites across Devon and Cornwall.

Why work at Plymstock School?

We believe that Plymstock School is a truly unique and special place to work. Our objective is simple – we want to be a world-class learning community that enables all young people to succeed. Our aspirations spread beyond the region and we are aiming to be in the top 1% of all schools nationally.

Teaching and learning is at the heart of what we do at Plymstock. Our curriculum is broad, balanced and provides students with the opportunity to discover their hidden talents. We insist all staff have the highest expectations of every child, regardless of background, and use evidence-based practice in the classroom. Our school improvement plan is short, simple and focused on the classroom. Priorities are exclusively focused on teaching – specifically metacognition and building long-term memory. We aim to ensure that in every classroom our students experience consistent and highly effective teaching and learning.

Our standards of discipline are very high and consequently teachers really can teach at our school. Our behaviour management system is simple, quick and highly effective. We are a school that still subscribes to traditional expectations for behaviour, and you will find many things that you will not see elsewhere, such as all students standing when an adult enters a classroom.

Relationships between staff and students are great and a real strength of this school. Our staff are happy, morale is good and staff turnover is low – people want to work here.

If you would like additional information or to discuss this post please email us at recruitment@plymstockschool.org.uk

If you believe you can demonstrate the dedication, skills and passion required, we look forward to receiving your application. Completed applications should be submitted to; recruitment@plymstockschool.org.uk

Closing date: 9am - Monday 10 May 2021

Interview dates: Monday 17 and Tuesday 18 May 2021

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post.