Assistant Headteacher at Coombe Dean School

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/CDS/28871

Location

Charnhill Way, Elburton, Plymouth, Devon, PL9 8ES

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£71,330.00 - £78,702.00 Annually (Actual)
L14-L18

Closing Date

7:00am, Tue 5th May, 2026

Start Date

01.09.26

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

About this Role

Westcountry Schools Trust (WeST) is seeking to appoint an exceptional individual with vision, energy and inspirational leadership to the position of Assistant Headteacher at Coombe Dean School.

The successful applicant will have a proven track record of success and school improvement with significant experience of working at whole school level. The ideal candidate will have the interpersonal skills to build confidence and excellent relationships along with the drive and determination to secure successful outcomes for all students. If having read the job description and person specification, you believe you have the skills and attributes to successfully take on this exciting role and make a real difference to the outcomes for our young people, then we warmly welcome your application.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post.

Information about our key policies is available at: Coombe Dean School - Policies and Documents (this includes our DBS Policy, Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy, and Recruitment and Selection Policy).