Thank you for your interest in the role of Deputy Headteacher at Prince Rock Primary School. We are seeking a highly motivated and inspirational person to join our wonderful school community.  Prince Rock Primary is a family school in the heart of the city. Our Deputy Headteacher will continue to drive forward teaching and learning to give our children the best pastoral and educational support we can.  We pride ourselves on our culture of constant improvement and our ideal candidate will therefore be committed to the highest achievement for all in all areas of the school’s work.

We celebrate our diverse community and work together with them to bring the best out of each child.  All of our staff are here for both children and colleagues and we are a close group who look after each other.  Our school values are there for the parents, the children and the staff: nurture, high expectations, community, positivity, diversity and kindness. Our school and trust motto ‘Believe you can…together we will’ is visible in all we do.

Prince Rock Primary was rated Outstanding in its recent (June 2024) Ofsted inspection, highlighting the special community where everyone wants to be the ‘best that they can be’.  If you are looking to work hard and make a difference each day whilst also being wrapped around by the care of a fantastic group of staff, then Prince Rock is the school for you.

We are looking for a Deputy Headteacher who:

• Has proven, effective leadership skills and the drive to help lead our school with passion, raising standards where required, but recognising and maintaining excellence where it is already in place.
• Has an unrelenting belief and focus that all students can achieve high standards, whatever their background, life experiences or starting point.
• Promotes high standards of teaching and learning through excellent classroom practice.
• Possesses excellent communication skills with a firm commitment to working in partnership with children, staff, governors, families and the wider community.
• Is passionate about education and learning and can inspire and motivate the school community.
• Can demonstrate a commitment to the principles of inclusion, equality and high achievement for all.
• Is committed to the continual development of themselves as practitioners.
• This post will include a teaching commitment.

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

As part of the trust, we will support you to learn and develop, providing outstanding CPD and opportunities for collaboration between schools within the trust sharing resources, expertise and knowledge.

Further information about the position, the trust and the benefits we offer can be found in the attached recruitment pack.

To request a tour of the school or to discuss the role in anyway please contact HR on the number below.

01752 914160

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.