Head Teacher
Beechwood Primary Academy, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 6DX27 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2026
Closing date
13 October 2025 at 10am
Date listed
16 September 2025
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £64,691.00 Annually (FTE)
Head Teacher job summary
The Role
As Head Teacher, you will:
- Lead our dedicated team to deliver our strategic vision and meet our high educational standards.
- Work closely with the CEO, Trustees, and Leadership Team to ensure the best possible provision for our pupils.
- Inspire and motivate staff, families and pupils to aim high.
- Act as the strategic lead for safeguarding and as a quality assurance officer for all aspects of Ofsted inspection, safeguarding, and internal processes.
- Foster strong relationships with pupils, staff, parents, the local community, and wider Trust partners.
- Ensure robust self-evaluation and a relentless focus on continuous improvement.
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking a candidate with:
- Proven experience in senior leadership within a primary school.
- A track record of driving school improvement and raising standards at pace.
- Excellent communication, people management, and organisational skills.
- A clear commitment to inclusive and collaborative education.
- A passion for developing both staff and pupils.
Why Join Us?
At Discovery Multi Academy, you will benefit from:
- An ambitious, supportive Trust with a collaborative ethos.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- The chance to make a real difference to children’s lives in our community.
- A caring, inclusive school culture where every voice is valued.
Please submit your completed application by:
Closing date: Monday 13th October 2025 at 9am
Interview date: Monday 20th October 2025 and Tuesday 21st October 2025
School Visits: Wednesday 24th September 2025, Thursday 25th September 2025, Wednesday 1st October 2025 or Thursday 2nd October 2025. AM slots or after 15:30pm
School visits are strongly encouraged, if you would like to arrange a school visit, please contact k.mason@discoverymat.co.uk
Discovery Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out, references and online checks will be sought for all shortlisted candidates and all shortlisted candidates will be requested to complete a questionnaire about any convictions or adult cautions that are unspent. Guidance will be given to those shortlisted.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Discovery Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out, references and online checks will be sought for all shortlisted candidates and all shortlisted candidates will be requested to complete a questionnaire about any convictions or adult cautions that are unspent. Guidance will be given to those shortlisted.
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 Beechwood Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 265 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Beechwood Primary Academy website
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