- School type
- Free School, ages 13 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 238 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 13 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Scott Medical and Healthcare College website
Executive Headteacher
More than one location, Greenshaw Learning Trust13 days remaining to apply
Earliest start date
1 September 2026
Latest start date
1 September 2027
Closing date
11 May 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
28 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday to Friday, full time, 32.5 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Leadership pay scale, points L35-L39, (£119,350 - £131,578)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Degree
Qualified Teacher Status
successful leadership at Senior, Deputy or Headteacher level
developing and implementing strategies for raising achievement and achieving excellence for students, staff and themselves
leading on improved exam outcomes at KS4 and 5
school development planning and evaluation
data analysis and target setting
using evidence-based information about effective learning and assessment for learning
resource and financial management, monitoring and evaluation
Personal attributes
Provide strategic and creative leadership to maintain and develop a school vision with excellent teaching for all at its centre
work in partnership with the Governing Body and the wider Trust in taking the school forward
lead by example to inspire, motivate, influence and empower staff and students
through personal commitment, maintain and develop the GLT ethos of diversity, inclusivity and equality of opportunity
set priorities and agree and achieve ambitious goals and targets
work collaboratively with others, delegating appropriately
create an environment in which staff accept their responsibility for students' learning outcomes
seek and act on feedback from others, including work colleagues and governors
build and maintain effective relationships and communicate appropriately with governors, staff, students and parents
develop, maintain and extend appropriate partnerships with the local council, other schools, children’s services, parents and the local community
demonstrate emotional resilience, empathy and flexibility when dealing with challenge
Professional Knowledge and Understanding
current educational issues, including national policies, priorities and legislation
effective strategies for maintaining and developing high standards of attainment, behaviour and attendance
principles and practice of educational inclusion, diversity and access
developing choice and flexibility to meet the learning needs of every student
managing staff, including recruitment and selection and professional development
quality assurance systems, including school review, self-evaluation and performance management
legal issues relating to managing a school including Child Protection Procedures, Equal Opportunities, Race Relations, Disability, Human Rights, Employment and Health and Safety legislation
Collaboration behaviours
Show a deep commitment to the vision and aims of the Trust.
Be a strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills, capable of effectively contributing to and supporting the growth of the organisation.
Demonstrate the ability to be highly entrepreneurial and ambitious, acting with charisma and bringing forward innovative ideas to drive the Trust forward.
Demonstrate self-awareness and empathy, adopting a coaching approach to professional relationships, effectively managing their own emotions and those of others to build genuine connections and resolve conflicts constructively.
Be open and transparent, willingly sharing information and evolving perspectives to build trust and empower others to make well-informed decisions.
Actively listen, genuinely paying attention to colleagues' ideas, feedback, and concerns without interruption or judgment, ensuring diverse perspectives are understood and incorporated into decisions.
Demonstrate the ability to be adaptable and open-minded, embracing new ideas, approaches, and perspectives, enabling them to integrate innovation and effectively navigate complex challenges.
Empower colleagues through trust, autonomy, resources, support, and guidance, enabling others to take ownership and develop professionally.
Practise inclusive decision-making, involving others and ensuring all voices are heard, boosting morale and fostering a shared sense of purpose.
Demonstrate the ability to be humble and committed to learning, openly acknowledging when you don't have all the answers, valuing feedback, and viewing mistakes as opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Be visionary and purpose-driven, inspiring and aligning colleagues around a clear vision and shared purpose, fostering unity and professional fulfilment.
Actively recognise and appreciate achievements and contributions, creating a positive and motivating work environment.
Commit to succession and a coaching approach, viewing leadership as a responsibility to develop the next generation through mentorship, coaching and empowerment, nurturing a culture of continuous growth.
Desirable:
Higher qualification in education and/or management
Achieved NPQH
Achieved NPQEL
Curriculum and pastoral experience at senior management level
change management
leading a school from one Ofsted category to another on the old framework (e.g. Good to Outstanding)
What the school offers its staff
What We Offer
We are committed to creating an environment where our colleagues can thrive.
Our offer includes:
- Salary: Headteacher Group 7 (£119,350 – £131,578)
- Flexible start date: Any point between September 2026 and September 2027
- Ongoing professional development and career progression within a high-performing Multi Academy Trust
- Generous pension scheme, Blue Light Card, and Teacher Art Pass eligibility
- Employee Assistance Programme, gym discounts, and Cycle to Work scheme
Further information about the job
The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.
Be part of something bigger. Make a difference every day.
Stoke Damerel Community College and Scott Medical and Healthcare College, part of Greenshaw Learning Trust (GLT), are seeking a dynamic, inspirational and values-driven Executive Headteacher to lead our two distinctive schools in the heart of Plymouth.
This is a career-defining opportunity totransform lives at scale, shaping the futures of hundreds of young people and embedding social mobility at the heart of a strong and ambitious community.
About the Role
This leadership position is ideal for an experienced Headteacher ready to extend their impact. You will lead across two complementary schools: Stoke Damerel Community College, a vibrant 11 - 18 comprehensive, and Scott Medical and Healthcare College, a specialist 14 - 19 studio school.
We are unapologetically ambitious. Your focus will be to build on recent improvements and drive both schools into the top 1% nationally for student progress.
As Executive Headteacher, you will:
- Set the strategic direction: Shape and deliver a clear vision where every student benefits from consistently excellent teaching.
- Build a unified culture: Champion a community rooted in hard work, kindness and high expectations.
- Lead through collaboration: Work closely with the Trust Executive team and Education Director to accelerate school improvement.
- Use your professional judgement: Apply our “adopt, adapt or advance” approach to make the best decisions for your schools, supported by strong central Trust services.
About Our Schools
Set against the backdrop of Plymouth Sound, our campus provides an inspiring environment where students are supported to aspire, achieve and thrive.
As part of a collaborative family of schools, we share best practice and support one another, while celebrating the unique identity of each school.
About You
You will be a visionary and principled leader with a strong track record of success at senior level.
We are looking for someone who is:
- Ambitious and innovative: Ready to bring fresh thinking and drive continued improvement.
- Emotionally intelligent: Able to build strong relationships, develop others, and lead through trust and empowerment.
- Committed to excellence: Passionate about raising standards and delivering a broad, inclusive and high-quality curriculum.
- Strategic and decisive: Confident managing complexity while keeping student outcomes at the centre.
Commitment to safeguarding
Greenshaw Learning Trust places the highest importance on its duty to safeguard and promote the welfare and safety of all children in its care.
The Trust believes that safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone’s responsibility.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children by the provision of a safe environment in which children can learn.
All Trust staff and volunteers have a responsibility to provide a safe environment in which children can learn and should make sure their approach is child-centred.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About the schools
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- shall@greenshawlearningtrust.co.uk
The Greenshaw Learning Trust is an academy trust, a charitable company with the sole purpose of maintaining and developing academy schools, to provide comprehensive and inclusive education for the public benefit, funded by the Department for Education (DfE).
The Greenshaw Learning Trust is a DfE approved sponsor of both primary and secondary schools and has approval to open a new secondary ASD school in Sutton. Our schools are located in South London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire, South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth.
The Greenshaw Learning Trust provides an effective structure to ensure schools achieve real benefits from school-to-school collaboration and receive the support they need. Our culture of trust and openness fosters mutual support and continual improvement.
Each school in the Trust is led by its own leadership team and governing body, who have the support of the wider Trust to help them achieve their objectives for their school.
School Details
Scott Medical and Healthcare College
Stoke Damerel Community College
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1284 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Stoke Damerel Community College website
Arranging a visit to Greenshaw Learning Trust
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email shall@greenshawlearningtrust.co.uk.
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