Executive Headteacher

Job Type: Permanent

Salary/Grade: Salary calculated in line with Leadership pay scale, points L35-L39, (£119,350 - £131,578)

Job Start Date: Any point between September 2026 and September 2027

We 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 to transform lives at scale, shaping the futures of hundreds of young people and embedding social mobility at the heart of a strong and ambitious community.

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.

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.

How to Apply

For further information on this role please visit the vacancy here

Closing date: 11:59pm on 11th May 2026

We are committed to safeguarding & promoting the welfare of children. All staff are expected to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.