Our mission is to “transform life chances”; at The Thinking Schools Academy Trust we believe education has the power to change lives; children only have one chance to get this right. To ensure all our academies focus on our mission, school leaders translated our mission to core values that are demonstrated and evident in all our Academies:
Child First, Aspire, Challenge, Achieve
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In addition, as a Trust, we will support you transform the life chances of our young people in the South West through a support structure encompassing expert knowledge from local schools and our centralised support services. Professional experts in HR, Facilities, IT, Finance and Marketing will assist the operational running of the school to give time back to Leaders and allow them to focus on education.
What our Trust will offer you:
- Coaching Environment: Vast support network including the CEO, Executive Team and Directors of Education to support you on your development journey;
- Collaborative Support: Benefit from resources, mentoring, and school visits across the Trust to enhance your teaching and learning;
- Professional Development: With an outstanding Leadership and Management team within the Trust, we are focused on providing our staff with bespoke CPD;
- Central Services for Schools: The Trust employs experts in all major support services to focus on operations and infrastructure, giving time back to teachers to focus on education;
- Cutting-Edge Pedagogy: Experience an internationally accredited approach to thinking and learning, proven to elevate classroom practice;
- Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers;
- Competitive Pay Scales: Our TSAT pay scales exceed national standards;
- Chartered Teacher Recognition: As an accredited Chartered Teacher organisation, you can achieve recognition as a Chartered Teacher;
- Teachers’ Pension Scheme Membership: Secure your future with membership in the Teachers’ Pension Scheme;
- TSTARS Staff Recognition: Be part of our Staff Recognition Programme, with seasonal rewards for all staff;
- Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
Life in Plympton (relocation package available)
Located in the warm county Devon, Plympton is a vibrant market town with a rich history and culture:
- Architecture dating back as far as the Romans, such as the impressive St. Maurice Church;
- Plympton is a thriving hub of activities with events and festivals regularly hosted in the town;
- Affordable house prices at an average of £267,718 (source: Rightmove) which is lower than the national average £282,000 (source: gov.uk);
- Strong sense of community in a diverse mix of residents.
Next Steps:
This excellent opportunity will allow an inspirational, and strategic individual to grasp the role with a ‘hands on’ approach to lead our school and transform the life chances of our pupils.
If you are interested in being our Principal at Plympton Academy and benefiting from a supportive network of senior leaders across our Trust, we would encourage you to apply.
To arrange an informal conversation or tour, please contact [email protected]
Assessment Centre: 23rd & 24th September
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process please email [email protected]