ARE YOU A PASSIONATE, ACCOMPLISHED, AND VISIONARY LEADER READY TO SHAPE THE FUTURE OF A THRIVING SECONDARY SCHOOL?

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal to lead Brixham College, a vibrant 11–18 mixed secondary school at the heart of its local community. This is a unique opportunity to make a profound and lasting impact on the lives of young people and to guide the college into the next exciting phase of its journey.

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for a highly competent leader who:

• Has a proven track record of successful and impactful school leadership
• Brings depth of expertise and a highly skilled approach to school improvement
• Is ambitious for every student and committed to raising standards across the board
• Shares our values and commitment to cognitive-based education
• Builds strong, trusting relationships with staff, students, and families
• Leads with integrity, confidence, and clarity of purpose

We are proud to be part of the Thinking Schools Academy Trust, a family of schools united by a shared mission: to inspire learners and transform life chances. As our next Principal, your leadership and expertise will be central to delivering on this mission and ensuring every student at Brixham College thrives.
As Principal at Brixham College you will become part of a thriving network of educational expertise both locally in the Southwest and across our Trust schools. You will benefit from the support from the Education Executive and Strategy teams to enact your vision and reach your goals. You will also join an ambitious and effective group of TSAT Principals who alongside the Regional Director and Deputy Regional Director, collaborate to meet the challenges that school leaders face and support each other to drive standards and outcomes.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a Trust and school that will support you to grow professionally and make a lasting difference.
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ABOUT US

Brixham College is a successful 11-18 mixed comprehensive school with a fantastic learning environment and ethos located in Torbay. The College is committed to serving the local community, championing inclusion, and seeking innovative ways to engage students and their families.
Whilst academic success is very important, at Brixham College we believe that there is more to a good education. As well as ensuring our students succeed in exams, we aim to develop our values of high expectations, knowledge, character, leadership and continued improvement in all our children.
“The school has high expectations of what all pupils can achieve”
“Leaders are committed to helping pupils to develop their characters and become good citizens”, with the school’s values being integral to all it does”
Ofsted 2023

ABOUT THE ROLE

As Principal, you will:

• Provide strong, strategic leadership grounded in professional competence to drive sustained school improvement
• Inspire and empower staff to deliver exceptional teaching and learning
• Strengthen student outcomes, engagement, and aspiration across all key stages
• Champion a caring, inclusive, and achievement-focused school culture
• Collaborate effectively with the Thinking Schools Academy Trust and the wider community to achieve excellence