Courtlands School, Reach South Academy Trust is seeking to appoint an experienced Assistant Head and Designated Safeguarding Lead to join the school in September 2026.

Post: Assistant Head and Designated Safeguarding Lead

Location: Courtlands School, Widney Lane, Plymouth, PL6 5JS

Salary: L5 - L10

Contract Type: Permanent

Contract Hours: 32.5 per week, Monday to Friday

Closing date: Sunday 12th July 2026

About the Role

We are seeking an inspiring and committed Assistant Headteacher to join our leadership team at Courtlands. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced leader to play a pivotal role in driving whole‑school improvement, with a particular focus on safeguarding, attendance, behaviour, and pupil outcomes.

As the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), you will lead a strong safeguarding culture across the school while supporting high‑quali...