Vacancies

Plymouth College is a leading co-educational school, which has operated at the forefront of independent education since its inception in 1877.  With its excellent programmes for the academic and personal development of pupils, fantastic wellbeing and pastoral care and world- leading performance sports and co-curricular activities, the College produces well-rounded, confident and resilient young people who stand out from the crowd.

Applications are warmly invited for the post of Head of English at Plymouth College. This is an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to engage young people in the love of their subject specialism. With a deep and broad subject knowledge, you will be enthusiastic and inclusive in approach and able to teach pupils at all levels to excel.  An excellent practitioner, the successful candidate will be ambitious to further enhance the profile of this key department and contribute to the enjoyment of reading, writing, and debate within the wider school community.

The English Department is a small team with a significant impact across the school, with a variety of co-curricular events and activities taking place each year across the entirety of the College. At Key Stage Three we follow our own programme of study using literary texts to embed language skills.  We offer the AQA GCSE in Literature and the CIE English Language GCSE, and our results are excellent.  At A Level, we enjoy small classes who follow the OCR Literature and Eduqas Media Studies courses.

As a Core Subject leader, the post holder will work closely with the Deputy Head Academic in strengthening Plymouth College’s literacy outcomes and support academic strategy.

Plymouth College has a wide range of co-curricular activities to which all members of staff are expected to give a full commitment, according to their abilities, with games, clubs and societies.  Prospective candidates should be willing to be involved with the wider life of a busy boarding and day school.

Full details can be found in the Recruitment Pack.

The closing date for applications is 0900hrs BST on Monday 1st December 2025

To apply, please fill in the Plymouth College Application Form and send to hr@plymouthcollege.com

Plymouth College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Plymouth College is a leading co-educational school, which has operated at the forefront of independent education since its inception in 1877.  With its excellent programmes for the academic and personal development of pupils, fantastic wellbeing and pastoral care and world- leading performance sports and co-curricular activities, the College produces well-rounded, confident and resilient young people who stand out from the crowd.

We are seeking a reliable and organised HR Administrator to provide essential support to our busy HR department.  This permanent role will support the smooth delivery of recruitment, onboarding, appraisal cycles, and staff management processes across the school.

You will assist with drafting job adverts, coordinating interviews, preparing contracts, maintaining the Single Central Register, and supporting line managers with appraisal documentation.  You will also help maintain accurate personnel records, oversee compliance checks, and provide administrative support for staff training and induction.

We are looking for someone who is professional, discreet, and highly organised, with strong communication skills and the ability to handle confidential information.  Previous administrative experience is essential, and experience in HR or a school environment would be an advantage.

This is a permanent position, working 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday. The working pattern to be agreed with line manager, and would include a half‑hour unpaid lunch break. The role is term‑time (35 weeks) plus 4 additional weeks during non‑term time, as agreed, and is placed on the Plymouth College Support Staff Pay Scale Band 4A.

Full details can be found in the Recruitment Pack.

The closing date for applications is 0900hrs BST on Monday 24th November 2025

Interviews are to take place week commenting 1st December 2025

To apply, please fill in the Plymouth College Application Form and send to hr@plymouthcollege.com

Plymouth College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Plymouth College is a leading co-educational school, which has operated at the forefront of independent education since its inception in 1877. With its excellent programmes for the academic and personal development of pupils, fantastic wellbeing and pastoral care and world- leading performance sports and co-curricular activities, the College produces well-rounded, confident and resilient young people who stand out from the crowd.

We are seeking a knowledgeable and committed individual to join our Local Advisory Board (LAB) as the Education-focused member.  This is a paid role (£500 per academic term) in recognition of the time, expertise, and strategic input required.  The LAB comprises a Chair and three members, each with a specialist focus, who work closely with the Head and senior leaders to support the school’s long-term success.

As the LAB Member for Education, you will provide oversight and guidance on academic matters, helping to shape the school’s curriculum, monitor pupil outcomes, and uphold high standards in teaching and learning. You’ll contribute to strategic planning, review performance data, and ensure that educational decisions reflect the needs of pupils, staff, and parents.  Your insight will help the school remain forward-thinking, inclusive, and academically ambitious.

We welcome applications from individuals with senior-level experience in education, ideally gained within the independent sector. You will bring sound judgement, excellent communication skills, and a collaborative approach to working with fellow board members and school leaders.

Prior governance experience is not essential, as full training and induction will be provided to support you in the role.  The nature of this role is such that candidates will need to live locally or within a reasonable commuting distance of the school.

Full details can be found in the Recruitment Pack.

The closing date for applications is 0900hrs BST on Monday 17th November 2025

To apply, please fill in the Plymouth College Application form and send to hr@plymouthcollege.com

Plymouth College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service.