Senior Leader

Brixham College, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 9HF

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  6 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  23 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other leadership role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: Leadership Scale L14 - L18 £71,330 - £78,702 (Negotiable for an Exceptional Candidate)

What skills and experience we're looking for

An Exceptional Opportunity for an Exceptional Leader

We are seeking a highly ambitious and talented leader to join our Senior Leadership Team at a pivotal point in our journey. As we continue to strengthen outcomes, culture and opportunities for every child, we are looking for a leader who wants to make a significant whole-school impact and help shape what comes next. We are looking for someone with the credibility, ambition and expertise to make a significant whole-school contribution.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Leader in our team, you will be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, contributing strategically to the vision, culture and future success of the school. You will lead a significant whole-school area of responsibility, that can be mapped around your interests and expertise.

Working closely with the Principal and wider Trust leadership team, you will have the opportunity to influence strategy, develop leadership capacity across the school and contribute to the wider success of our Trust.

We are seeking a leader who:

• Has a strong track record of improving outcomes for pupils
• Is an exceptional classroom practitioner with credibility among colleagues
• Can inspire, challenge and develop others through coaching and support
• Holds the highest expectations of behaviour, attendance and achievement
• Demonstrates excellent emotional intelligence and relationship-building skills
• Is committed to inclusion and securing success for every child
• Thrives in a fast-moving, ambitious environment
• Values trust, professional autonomy and a culture of high accountability
• Prefers action over bureaucracy and is driven by impact
• Can lead meaningful change and innovation rather than simply maintain the status quo
• Believes that every child deserves an exceptional education and every decision should improve the life chances of young people

Why Join Us?

• A senior leadership role tailored around your strengths and aspirations.
• Leadership Scale L14-L18, with flexibility for an exceptional candidate.
• Opportunities for progression towards Deputy Headship and Headship.
• Direct access to Trust-wide leadership development and coaching.
• A collaborative and highly supportive Senior Leadership Team.
• The opportunity to shape whole-school strategy and improvement.
• A school where leaders are trusted to lead.
• The chance to live and work on the beautiful South Devon coast.

What We Offer

We know that exceptional schools are built by exceptional people. As part of our team, you will benefit from:

• A vibrant and values-driven school community
• Talented, dedicated and supportive colleagues
• Trust-wide professional learning and leadership development
• Bespoke coaching and mentoring
• Opportunities for career progression across a successful Trust
• A culture that prioritises staff wellbeing and professional growth
• The chance to make a lasting difference to the lives of young people

Living Our Values. Transforming Life Chances.

At the heart of everything we do is a simple belief: every child deserves the opportunity to thrive. We are driven by the Thinking Schools Academy Trust values of Child First, Aspire, Challenge and Achieve, and we expect our leaders to do more than understand these values. We expect them to bring them to life every day.

As a member of our Senior Leadership Team, you will place children at the centre of decision-making, inspire excellence in others, embrace challenge as a catalyst for growth and relentlessly pursue the very best outcomes for every pupil. Through your leadership, you will help shape a culture where ambition is encouraged, potential is realised and life chances are transformed.

What the school offers its staff

What our Trust will offer you:

Career Development: We are committed to supporting your professional growth and offer a wide range of opportunities for career advancement. From staff development days and conferences to apprenticeships, we provide clear pathways for progression and promotional opportunities across our regions.

Health and Wellbeing Support: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing support, preferential access to Benenden Health, free flu vaccinations and eye care vouchers.

Employee Recognition: Referral Scheme, Long Service Awards and the TSTARS Recognition Programme.

TSAT Benefits Portal: A one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including cashback from supermarkets and high street retailers, dental insurance scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and discounted gym membership.

Blue Light Card: Offering exclusive discounts and savings at thousands of retailers, restaurants, and attractions.

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.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process please email recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Job Description - Senior Leader (BRX).pdf - 264 KB (opens in new tab)

About Brixham College

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1012 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Brixham College website
• Email address: tracy.pocock@tsatrust.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/brixham-college-brixham

In our college, all children and young people are experiencing a Values curriculum which places the learner at the centre of planning, learning and assessment. The Values curriculum considers their local and universal needs, recognising, valuing and building on the diversity and richness of the students’ existing knowledge and understanding, skills, values and experiences which already they bring to their learning.

All children and young people are learning within a planned, flexible and differentiated Values curriculum, enriching the student experience here at Brixham College. The Values curriculum sets learning within ‘real life contexts’ that affect children, young people, their families and our community. 

The Values curriculum is enabling children and young people to make and act on informed decisions supporting them to live happy, healthy lives, now and in the future. It does this by providing compelling, active learning that is enabling young people to develop concepts, knowledge and skills to be able to successfully manage themselves, their relationships, risk as well as the challenges and opportunities (predictable and unpredictable, known and unknown) that they may encounter during their time at Brixham College and beyond. 

Arranging a visit to Brixham College

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email tracy.pocock@tsatrust.org.uk.

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