Deputy Headteacher

Job Title Deputy Headteacher

Remuneration L2 - L4 and appropriate pension scheme

Main Location The Cathedral School of St Mary, Plymouth

Required for 1st January 2027

Do you have the vision, drive, and leadership skills to make a lasting difference in the lives of young people?

We are seeking an inspirational and strategic leader to join our senior leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future direction of our school, working closely with colleagues, pupils, families, and the wider Trust to secure excellence in teaching, learning, and pastoral care.

As part of our leadership team, you will:

Provide clear, ambitious, and compassionate leadership that reflects our school’s ethos and values

• Lead on whole-school priorities, ensuring high standards of teaching, learning, behaviour, and outcomes
• Support and challenge staff to achieve their best through effective coaching and professional development
• Play a central role in safeguarding, inclusion, and the wellbeing of pupils and staff
• Work in partnership with the Headteacher, governors, and Trust colleagues to drive continuous improvement
• Contribute to the wider Trust strategy, sharing expertise and learning across our family of schools

We are seeking someone who is:

• An outstanding practitioner with a proven record of raising standards
• Experienced in leading teams and driving whole-school improvement
• Skilled in building positive relationships with staff, pupils, parents, and external partners
• Committed to developing others and creating a culture of high expectations
• Resilient, reflective, and passionate about making a difference for every child
• Committed to supporting the ethos and values of our school community

Why join us?

As part of Plymouth CAST Multi-Academy Trust, you will benefit from:

• Access to high-quality professional development and training opportunities across the Trust
• Career progression routes within a network of schools
• Collaboration and support from experienced colleagues across the MAT
• A strong sense of belonging to a wider educational community with shared values and vision
• Our commitment to staff wellbeing – as a proud signatory of the Department for Education’s Staff Wellbeing Charter, we actively promote and protect the wellbeing and mental health of all colleagues.

What we offer:

• A welcoming and supportive staff team
• Opportunities for training and professional development
• Competitive pay – aligned to nationally agreed pay scales
• Pension scheme – most teaching staff are eligible for the Teacher Pension Scheme (TPS), one of the best public sector pensions
• Employee Benefit Discount Scheme (retail discounts and cashback offers)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – free counselling, wellbeing, and advice service
• The chance to make a real difference to the lives of young people

If you are motivated, caring, and eager to contribute to our school community, we would love to hear from you.