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Plymouth College

Plymouth

  • Expired
Salary:
Competitive
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
16 May 2018

Job overview

Plymouth College is a HMC and IAPS co-educational school which has operated at the forefront of independent education since its inception in 1877. With its excellent academic outcomes, world-leading performance sports programme and diverse co-curricular provision, the College produces well-rounded, confident and resilient young people who stand out from the crowd. 

Following the appointment of Jonathan Standen as Head of Harrow International School, Bangkok, the Board of Governors now seek an outstanding educationalist to lead Plymouth College through the next crucial phase of its development. Building on the existing strong educational and financial platform, the next Head will lead both the Senior and Prep Schools, developing and delivering an ambitious and compelling vision and ensuring Plymouth College continues to thrive in a changing educational landscape.

The appointed candidate will be an outstanding leader with the drive and energy to position Plymouth College as a leading 21st Century independent school. An inspiring communicator, the next Head will be a highly visible ambassador for the College, building strong relationships on a local, national and international stage. A strong understanding of the business dimensions of successful modern school leadership is essential as is a genuine resonance with Plymouth College’s aims and values. 

To download the appointment details for this role, including information on how to apply, please visit https://candidates.perrettlaver.com quoting reference 3550. The closing date for applications is 0830hrs BST on Thursday 17th May 2018.

Plymouth College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate must be willing to undergo an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service.

About Plymouth College

Plymouth College is an HMC co-educational school based in the bustling maritime city of Plymouth with the magnificent moorland, countryside and coastal landscapes of Devon and Cornwall close to hand. The school has been at the forefront of education in the South West of England since 1877 and, whilst quietly conscious of its past and traditions, it is now renowned for being forward-looking and internationally successful.  The school offers continuous education from age 3 to 18 with boarding facilities from age 11, resulting in an international community which, among the students, represents over 35 nationalities.

We believe Plymouth College provides a first class, holistic education.  Academic excellence in the classroom is enhanced by a wealth of enriching clubs and after school activities, such as music, the arts, drama and sports.  Our Outdoor Education department is sector leading, providing a plethora of activities from caving and climbing, to coasteering and mountain biking amidst the beautiful South West countryside and coastline.

Plymouth College enjoys an enviable worldwide reputation in swimming and diving, which has resulted in multiple national, international and Olympic successes. Traditional team sports such as rugby and hockey have also gained significant recognition, and in 2019 the U14 Girls' Hockey team were National Tier 2 Champions.

We place an emphasis on developing the all-important soft skills, which are sought after by employers, the skills which turn interviews into offers of employment, and which ensure that Plymouth College students fly further and faster in their careers than peers educated elsewhere.  Our students are quietly confident, resilient, and possess communication skills and values that set them out from the crowd.

We value each of our students as an individual.  Education is personalised by our highly qualified teachers, with lively engaging lessons and modern teaching techniques supported by our emphasis on traditional values.

At the heart of our educational ethos is a culture of success, and a warm and welcoming atmosphere:  the Plymouth College family.  A happy child will be a successful child.  Surrounded by like-minded individuals, our students enjoy their education and celebrate their enthusiasm for learning, whilst developing lifelong friendships.

A Plymouth College education is: inspiring; aspirational; culturally rich; and life enhancing.

ISI Inspection

“The school is extremely successful in fulfilling its aim to produce happy and knowledgeable young adults who strive to reach their potential and gain confidence in their learning. Pupils benefit from an extremely broad, balanced and flexible curriculum in both the prep and senior schools, and from an exceptional elite sports programme in the senior school as part of wide-ranging extra-curricular provision.”


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