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.

The Board of Galaxy Global Education Group and the Head of Plymouth College now seek to appoint an accomplished, collaborative leader with strong financial, analytical and commercial acumen to serve as the College’s Business Manager.  This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious professional to
advance their leadership career within a high‑performing and forward‑thinking independent school.

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team and a key contributor to the Group Bursar’s wider team, the Business Manager will provide strategic, forward‑looking leadership across finance, estates, HR, compliance, IT and all support services.  Working closely with the Head, Group Bursar and senior operational managers, the postholder will drive operational excellence, support capital planning, strengthen cross‑College communication and identify opportunities to enhance commercial income and long‑term sustainability.

The Business Manager will report to the Head and be accountable to the Group Bursar, and will line‑manage the Director of Marketing, Admissions & External Relations; Head of Finance; Logistics and Transport Manager; HR Manager; Sports Hall Manager; H&S Officer; and Domestic Services Manager.

This is a full‑time, permanent appointment with a salary of £60,000–£65,000, reflecting the seniority and scope of responsibility.

The closing date for applications is 09.00hrs BST on Monday 2nd February 2026

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 an experienced and well connected high performance football consultant to provide essential support to our emerging football programme at Plymouth College. The contractor will support the smooth delivery of our football programme, including fixture opportunities, player pathways, football events and tours.

The consultant will also have valuable experience in engaging pupils into the programme and support our admissions team with prospective parent meetings and tours.

We are looking for someone who has professional level experience in football, enjoys working with young people and has strong communication & organisational skills. Previous experience working on a football programme is essential, and experience in a school environment would be an advantage.

This is a fixed term (12 month) contractor role, working throughout the year. The individual with the right level of experience to fulfil the requirements will be able to invoice the school for the time committed to the programme.

The closing date for applications is 0900hrs BST on Monday 19th January 2026

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.

This is an outstanding opportunity to lead the goalkeeper development pathway within the Plymouth College & Plymouth Argyle High Performance Football Programme. This unique role combines the resources, expertise, and progression routes of a professional football club with the academic excellence of one of the South West’s leading independent schools.

The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and delivering a progressive goalkeeping curriculum for players aged U14–U19, providing professional-standard coaching and holistic support.  Working closely with both Plymouth College and Plymouth Argyle staff, the postholder will play a key role in supporting the dual-career aspirations of student-athletes, promoting excellence both on the pitch and in the classroom.

Applicants must hold a UEFA B Licence and a UEFA Goalkeeping B Licence (or be working towardsit), alongside valid safeguarding and first aid certification. Experience coaching goalkeepers in academy, college, or high-performance environments is essential, as is a strong understanding of modern coaching methodologies and a commitment to continuous professional development.

This is a part‑time position of 12 hours per week, term‑time only, contracted for 35 weeks per year in line with programme requirements. The role is based across both Foulston Park, Plymouth, and Plymouth College, and is remunerated at circa £10,000 per annum.

The closing date for applications is 1700hrs BST on Monday 26th January 2026

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 to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Graduate Strength and Conditioning Coach to support the physical development of Plymouth College pupils and Plymouth College Aquatics high‑performance swimmers.  This role is ideally suited to a recent graduate wishing to develop their career in Strength & Conditioning within a highly successful and professional environment.

Accreditation through the UKSCA (ASCC), or the ability to achieve this within six months, is desirable.  The College will provide mentorship and CPD, both practical and theory‑based, to support progress toward accreditation.

Candidates may also choose to undertake optional boarding duties, assisting with the supervision and pastoral care of boarders on a duty rota.  These duties are not part of the core 33‑hour graduate contract but offer valuable additional experience within a busy boarding and day school environment.

Residential Option – On‑site accommodation is available only for graduates who opt into the boarding element of the role.  To reside on site, the postholder must undertake a set number of boarding duty hours, which are separate from and additional to the 33‑hour Strength and Conditioning contract.

This post is contracted for 33 hours per week across 35 weeks of term time, with an additional two non term time weeks worked during the school holidays as part of the core Graduate Strength and Conditioning Coach role.  Salary is circa £18,000 per annum. This fixed‑term contract will run across the 2025/2026 academic year and into the 2026/2027 academic year. The anticipated start date is either Monday 23 February or Monday 20 April 2026.

The closing date for applications is 0900hrs BST on Monday 19th January 2026

Interviews will take place either Thursday 22nd or Friday 23rd January 2026

For further information on the role, please speak with either Charlie Irish (Director of Sport) or Phil Mutlow (Deputy Head (Co-Curricular & Operations))

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.