[260414A] Headteacher
Millbay Academy, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 3EG21 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2026
Closing date
11 May 2026 at 12:59am
Date listed
20 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £82,654.00 - £95,735.00 Annually (Actual) Leadership scale L 20 - L26
[260414A] Headteacher job summary
Post: Headteacher
Location: Millbay Academy
Salary Range: Leadership scale: £82,654 - £95,735 (L20 - L26)
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time
Contract Hours: 1.0 FTE, Monday to Friday
Find out more information about the role by viewing our Applicant Pack by clicking the following link :- Millbay Headteacher Applicant Pack
About the Role
As Headteacher, you will provide professional leadership and operational management, ensuring high standards of teaching, learning and wellbeing for all pupils. You will work closely with the Trust, Local Governing Board and wider community to deliver a safe, inclusive and high-performing school.
You will:
- Set and communicate a clear, compelling vision for the school
- Lead and inspire staff through collaboration, professional development and high expectations
- Champion high-quality teaching and learning across all primary phases
- Ensure excellence in safeguarding, wellbeing and child protection
- Drive school improvement through rigorous self-evaluation and effective use of data
- Manage resources strategically to maximise impact
- Build strong partnerships with parents, carers, governors, the Trust and external agencies
- Create a positive, inclusive and engaging school culture where every child can thrive
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking a proven senior leader who:
- Holds Qualified Teacher Status and a relevant degree
- Has substantial and successful experience in senior school leadership
- Has a strong track record of leading whole-school improvement with measurable impact
- Demonstrates excellent knowledge of KS3, KS4 & KS5
- Is confident in leading safeguarding and child protection
- Has experience of Ofsted, school self-evaluation and development planning
- Leads with integrity, enthusiasm and a strong moral purpose
- Is committed to inclusion, equality and improving life chances for all pupils
About the school
Situated in Plymouth’s historic Coastal Quarter, Millbay Academy offers a distinctive educational environment that blends academic ambition with a strong commitment to creativity. The academy serves a diverse community and is dedicated to ensuring that every pupil has access to high-quality learning experiences that support both personal growth and academic achievement.
The curriculum at Millbay Academy is broad, balanced, and carefully designed to nurture intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and creative expression. Alongside core academic subjects, the school places particular emphasis on the arts and innovative learning, recognising their importance in developing confident, adaptable young people. This approach ensures that students are well prepared for the demands of further education and future careers. Central to the academy’s ethos are the values of Courage, Curiosity, Creativity, Respect, and Resilience. These principles guide daily life within the school and underpin its commitment to equity and inclusion. Millbay Academy strives to remove barriers to learning, ensuring that every student feels supported, valued, and empowered to reach their full potential.
With its strong community partnerships and its location in a vibrant cultural district, Millbay Academy offers students opportunities that extend beyond the classroom. The school’s vision is to develop aspirational, responsible young people who contribute positively to their community and are equipped with the skills and confidence needed to succeed in an ever-changing world.
About the Trust
Reach South is a young and developing Trust which operates across the South West of England with the aim of delivering all through 3-19 education. We operate 16 academies in Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire. We are building this Trust on a clear set of values, behaviours and curriculum principles. At the heart of those values and principles is a belief in our young people and a determination to support them to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes to become the successful citizens for today and all of their tomorrows.
Our core business is delivering exceptional education for children and young people with a mission to help all pupils aspire to achieve beyond the expectations that others put on them. We do this through the development of a talented and committed workforce. In order to deliver exceptional opportunities for learning, we need highly motivated staff across all parts of the organisation.
Teachers within Reach South belong to a national community of professionals, and benefit from a wide range of networks and development opportunities across the Trust. In time, our best teachers are able to work across schools, develop specialisms and step up to leadership roles within and beyond their own academy. The Trust provides a strong culture of collaboration and support, together with high expectations for staff and pupils alike.
Those we recruit are able to demonstrate that they share our values, are highly motivated to work with colleagues, within and beyond their school, to continuously develop their skills and pursue professional excellence.
Next steps
If you would like to visit the school please email the school at info@millbayacademy.org or contact their office manager Cath Bryant at cbryant@millbayacademy.org.
So if you think this role may be for you and want to be part of our team please get in touch by emailing the recruitment team on recruitment@reachsouth.org or 01752 422955.
Closing date for applications is midnight Sunday 10th May 2026
Interview date is provisionally booked for Monday 1st & Tuesday 2nd June 2026
Opportunities & benefits
We offer a competitive salary plus pension, great career progression and development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Programme with many other benefits.
We’re proud of how we support our staff in order that you have high levels of job satisfaction, are aware of the difference you are making for the children and families you work with and can see your contribution towards our community. There are regular opportunities for professional development and training, and a wider community of staff to network with within Reach South Multi Academy Trust. You will have the chance to visit other local schools, work alongside a range of outside professionals and take part in a variety of e-learning and face-to-face training.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Reach South Academy Trust has an Equal Opportunities Policy for selection and recruitment. Applicants are requested to complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring section of the application form before submitting.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Millbay Academy
- School type
- Free School, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 549 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Millbay Academy website
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