Head of Prep School

The Head and Governors of Plymouth College are seeking to appoint a dynamic and inspirational Head of Plymouth College Prep School from September 2022 at a very exciting time in its development. 

For the last 145 years, Plymouth College has consistently delivered excellent, innovative and creative education.

Founded in 1877, originally as a boys’ school, Plymouth College has a unique history of providing a first class, holistic and outward-looking education.  During the middle of the 20th Century, the College served as a direct grant grammar school until 1976, when it became independent and the first girls were admitted to the School’s Sixth Form. It became fully coeducational in 1995, and in 2004 the College merged with St Dunstan’s Abbey School, with the Prep School moving to the old St Dunstan’s site. In September 2021, the Prep School joined the Senior School on the Ford Park site, joining together all our pupils for the first time in 70 years.  As we look towards our 150th anniversary in 5 years’ time, our newly launched Development Office is presently planning many events over the next few years. 

Plymouth College today is a forward-looking and inclusive educational community providing a broad, balanced and enriching education.  Just over 400 pupils are currently educated at the Senior School, of whom approximately 100 are boarders. The Prep School educates approximately 150 pupils with numbers presently increasing at a pleasing rate. The boarders come from around 35 countries, with many attracted by the College’s elite sports provision. The range of nationalities adds greatly to the cultural richness of the College.

The College received its last integrated ISI Inspection in 2019 and the quality of pupils’ academic and personal development, as well as other achievements, were described as excellent.

With the recent developments in the School, this is a truly exciting time to join Plymouth College and help realise the next phase of its development.  The Head of Plymouth College Prep School sits on the Senior Leadership Team of Plymouth College and will play a critical role in ensuring a cohesive and compelling one school vision. 

The School welcomes applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and is open to considering serving Heads or Deputy Heads within a prep or primary environment, as well as those currently based in senior schools. Applications are welcomed from those able to take up the post in September 2022 or January 2023.  A competitive package is available to the successful candidate, as well as the possibility of on-site family accommodation.

For more information about what a special place Plymouth College is, please look at our website www.plymouthcollege.com

To submit an application, please complete the official Plymouth College Application Form and send this, with a covering letter, to Mrs K Clarke, Head's Assistant, at kclarke@plymouthcollege.com. Closing date for the application is Monday 14th February 2022 at midday (UK time).

Plymouth College is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post and other required employment checks including DBS checks. The offer of employment will be conditional upon satisfactory receipt of all required checks.