Headteacher

High View School, Plymouth, Devon, PL3 6JQ

19 days remaining to apply

Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
24 February 2025 at 9am
Date listed
27 January 2025

Job details

Job role: Headteacher
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Full time
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary: £75,675.00 - £86,783.00 Annually (Actual) Leadership range 18-24

Headteacher job summary

High View School is a thriving and vibrant 1.5 form entry primary school in the east of Plymouth, dedicated to nurturing the potential of every child. Our school community is committed to providing an inclusive, creative, and inspiring education that fosters a love of learning, personal development, and social responsibility. We are now seeking an exceptional leader to join us as Headteacher to build upon our successes and lead our Outstanding school (Ofsted, 2023) into the future.

About the Headteacher Role:
As Headteacher, you will play a key role in shaping the strategic direction of High View School, maintaining a clear vision for our pupils' educational experiences, and ensuring the highest standards of teaching and learning. You will lead a dedicated and talented team of staff, engage with families and the wider community, and ensure that every child at High View is supported and challenged to achieve their best.

We are looking for a leader who:

Has a passion for primary education and a strong commitment to improving the lives of young people.
Is an inspiring and visionary leader with a proven track record of successful leadership.
Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to build positive relationships with staff, pupils, parents, governors and the wider community.
Can maintain and develop a culture of high expectations, inclusivity, and respect.
Has experience of managing change, fostering innovation, and driving school improvement.

High View School is part of the Learning Academies Trust (LAT), a dynamic and forward-thinking multi-academy trust with a clear commitment to improving educational outcomes for all students. The Trust offers a supportive and collaborative environment, with opportunities for professional development, shared expertise, and collective improvement across all schools within the Trust.

In collaboration with the Learning Academies Trust, you will have access to a network of like-minded professionals and the resources needed to continue driving improvement and innovation. The Trust is committed to providing a supportive framework that enables schools to flourish while retaining their individuality and community identity.

We can offer you:

A supportive and welcoming school community with a dedicated and enthusiastic team of staff.
A school and Trust committed to continuous improvement and professional development.
A modern, well-equipped environment with excellent resources.

More information about the position can be found in the attached recruitment pack.

About the Trust

The Learning Academies Trust is a family of 18 schools across Plymouth and surrounding areas, dedicated to delivering outstanding education to all our children, whatever their starting point or background. Our Trust’s mission is:

Together we will… work with our children, families, and communities to provide exceptional learning opportunities for all our children

To request a tour of the school or to discuss the role in anyway please contact Amy Bosworth, HR Business Partner at amy.bosworth@learningat.uk or on 01752 938028.

If you believe you can demonstrate the dedication, skills and passion required, we look forward to receiving your application.

Please note, Learning Academies Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.

With 18 individual primary schools, the Learning Academies Trust is the largest primary school trust in Plymouth and the first education employer in Plymouth to achieve the Livewell Southwest Wellbeing at Work Bronze Award. The Trust is committed to supporting the wellbeing of all staff and is proud to work closely with official bodies to ensure we have a holistic approach to staff wellbeing.

We are 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 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. Appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS.

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.