Head of School

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Hours per week: 32.5, Weeks per year: 52.143

Salary: £57,482 - £63,430, Leadership 9-13

Start Date: 1st September 2025

We are looking for an exceptional teacher and leader with a real desire to be involved in school

improvement.

The First Federation Trust is seeking to appoint a Head of School for Mary Dean’s CE Primary

School & Nursery. The school is situated in the village of Tamerton Foliot and is surrounded by

beautiful countryside and the Tamar estuary, as well as being close to the city of Plymouth.

The Head of School is the educational leader of the school whose core focus is the quality of

teaching and learning and works within a highly supportive leadership structure. Collaboration

between schools within the Trust, has a significant impact on teaching and learning and school

improvement.

We are seeking to appoint someone who wants to make a difference for children, hone and

develop their leadership skills and work in a distributed leadership system. This is an excellent

opportunity to work within a high performing Multi Academy Trust.

About this Role:

• Have you got what it takes to be a significant part of the future for primary school leadership?
• Are you passionate about learning and teaching and want every child to be taught in an excellent school?
• Are you a person who enjoys taking risks, embraces change, challenges the status quo, thinks creatively and believes in teamwork and collaboration?
• Are you ready to join Team Mary Dean’s?

We offer:

• The opportunity to work with a progressive and forward thinking Multi Academy Trust Employee Assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Contributory pension through Teachers Pension.

To discuss this role further or to arrange a visit please contact Angela Jenkins, Director of Performance & Development on 07720 099176 or at angela.jenkins@firstfederation.org.uk.

Mary Dean's CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance. Our Child Protection policy can be found on the school's website Mary Dean's CE Primary School and Nursery - Safeguarding. All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search.

Applicants made through recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Please apply by : Vacancies | First Federation

Closing Date: Midday Wednesday 23rd April

Interview Date: Monday 28th & Tuesday 29th April

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