LOCAL ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER(EDUCATION)RECRUITMENT PACKPLYMOUTHCOLLEGELOCAL ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER(EDUCATION)Plymouth College is currently seeking a to join our community Plymouth College is a leading co-educational school, which has operated at the forefront ofindependent education since its inception in 1877. With its excellent programmes for theacademic 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 ofthe 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 theschool’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 inteaching and learning. You’ll contribute to strategic planning, review performance data, andensure that educational decisions reflect the needs of pupils, staff, and parents. Your insight willhelp the school remain forward-thinking, inclusive, and academically ambitious.We welcome applications from individuals with senior-level experience in education, ideallygained within the independent sector. You will bring sound judgement, excellent communicationskills, 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 tosupport you in the role. The nature of this role is such that candidates will need to live locally orwithin a reasonable commuting distance of the school.THE CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 0900HRS BST ONMONDAY 6TH OCTOBER 2025Plymouth College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successfulcandidate must be willing to undergo an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and BarringService.THE POSTDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Strategic Educational OversightContribute to the development and review of the school’s vision, mission, values, and strategicplan.Advise on curriculum development, teaching quality, and learning outcomes.Support the implementation of equality, diversity, and inclusion within the educationalframework.Monitor external developments in education and advise on implications for the school.Review the school’s strategic priorities and ensure alignment with academic goals.Academic Performance & Leadership SupportEnsure the school’s educational values are embedded across staff and pupils.Review objective measures of academic progress and receive regular reports on pupilperformance.Hold the Head to account for the quality of education and progress against agreed priorities.Support the Head’s professional development and ensure clarity around delegatedresponsibilities.Ensure the Head receives constructive feedback in line with sector guidelines (AGBIS, GSA,HMC, IAPS, SCIS, SOH).Stakeholder EngagementConsider the views of pupils, parents, and staff regarding the school’s academic performance.Ensure appropriate channels exist for feedback and concerns related to teaching and learning.Oversight & ComplianceAttend termly LAB Committee meetings and contribute to strategic discussions. LAB membersare also expected to visit the school periodically to meet with staff and pupils, observelessons, and gain insight into the learning environment. In addition, they are invited to attendmajor school events such as Christmas Carol services, school productions, and other keyoccasions throughout the academic year.Attend termly Education and Safeguarding Committee meetings to monitor academic progressand support strategic planning.Ensure compliance with relevant educational standards and expectations.Uphold high standards of integrity, confidentiality, and professional conduct.ROLE SUMMARYThis is a paid role, recognising the time, expertise, and commitment required to support theschool’s strategic development. As a member of the Local Advisory Board with a focus oneducation, you will provide insight and oversight on academic matters and helping to shape theschool’s vision, monitor pupil outcomes, and support excellence in teaching and learning. Therole contributes to the broader leadership and direction of the school, working closely with theHead and senior team.THE POSTDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:ConfidentialityYou are required to maintain confidentiality of information concerning the College, its dealingsor affairs, and the pupils affairs, including any information concerning academic, pastoral orfinancial matters whilst working at the College. Safeguarding of students and Duty of careAll staff, regardless of role, level of seniority and location, have a responsibility to ensure thehighest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all ourstaff and volunteers to share this commitment.  All staff must be able to identify any children who are at risk of harm, and know thecharacteristics of abuse or neglect. If you suspect or confirm harm then it’s essential you knowwhat actions to take.Annual safeguarding training is provided to all staff at the College, and it is the staff member’sresponsibility to be aware of the most up to date guidance documented in the Keeping Children Safein Education document (Department of Education).PERSON SPECIFICATIONEssential CriteriaDesirable CriteriaQualifications andExperienceSenior-level experience ineducation, ideally within theindependent sector.Proven track record of contributingto strategic planning or schoolimprovement.Understanding of pupil progressmeasures and educationalperformance data.Experience of curriculum developmentor academic leadershipPrevious involvement in schoolgovernance or advisory rolesFamiliarity with sector frameworks(AGBIS, GSA, HMC, IAPS, SCIS, SOH).Skills andKnowledgeAbility to analyse complexinformation and ask constructive,challenging questions.Strong understanding of teachingstandards and learning outcomes.Skilled communicator withconfident interpersonal abilities.Strategic and collaborativeapproach to objective setting anddecision-making.Accustomed to upholding theprinciples of integrity, objectivity,and openness.Awareness of current developments ineducation policy and practice.Knowledge of equality, diversity, andinclusion in education.Ability to engage confidently withdiverse stakeholder groups.Understanding of the role ofgovernance and/or board-levelresponsibilities.Personal Qualitiesand AbilitiesCommitment to the school’s vision,values, and long-term success.High standards of integrity,discretion, and professionalism.Collaborative mindset and ability towork effectively as part of a board-level team.Collaborative mindset and ability towork effectively as part of a board-level team.Advocates for the school in thewider community.Willing to serve a four year term.Lives locally or within a reasonablecommuting distance.Willingness to contribute beyondmeetings (e.g. school visits, events).Enthusiasm for supporting pupilwellbeing and achievement.Openness to training and continuousdevelopment.The qualities and experience outlined in theperson specification will be assessed by thefollowing methods:Sight of original qualifications.Plymouth College application form.Interview.References from current employer andother chosen professionals.Plymouth College is committed to safeguardingand promoting the welfare of children. Thesuccessful candidate must be willing to undergoan enhanced disclosure through the Disclosureand Barring Service.Complete your official Plymouth College application form, whichmust include all dates of previous employment and give reasonsfor any gaps in employment.  A CV will not be accepted instead ofan application form.You should also include a covering letter with your application,which should not repeat the contents of the personal statementsection within the application form.Submit your completed application form and covering letter tothe HR Department via email to HR@plymouthcollege.com or bypost to Plymouth College, Ford Park, Plymouth, PL4 6RNAPPLICATION PROCESSTH E CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 0900HRS BST ONMONDAY 6TH OCTOBER 2025The Job Description is not necessarily acomprehensive definition of the post andis designed to be enabling rather thanrestrictive.It will be reviewed at least once every yearand may be subject to modification oramendment at any time after consultationwith the post holder.References of shortlisted candidates willnormally be taken up before interview,one of which should from your mostrecent employer.123Plymouth College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare ofchildren and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening,including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. GENERAL REQUIREMENTSREFERENCESAPPOINTMENT TERMSLocal Advisory Board Members are entitled to receive £500 per academic term in recognition oftheir contribution to the strategic oversight of the school. As this is not a salaried position,members are not placed on the school’s payroll. Payment is made upon submission of a validinvoice at the end of each term, and members are responsible for managing any personal tax oraccounting obligations arising from this arrangement.Reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed.The appointment will be subject to a six-month introductory period, during which the member’scontribution and engagement will be reviewed. Continuation beyond this period will be confirmedby the Chair of the Local Advisory BoardSuccessful candidates are required to attend compulsory annual safeguarding training, keep up todate with key policies and undertake any other necessary training as deemed relevant.You are welcome to contact Liz Aubrey-Fletcher, Clerk to the Local Advisory Board (Plymouth),for an informal conversation via email at laubrey-fletcher@plymouthcollege.comHEADMASTER'S WELCOMESchools will always be a source of hope and promise for the future, and guiding pupils inschools is both a privilege and a challenge. Working to support and guide young children andadolescents through what seems an increasingly uncertain world is a truly important vocation,carrying great responsibility and accountability. For those of us who choose to take on thischallenge, witnessing the development and flourishing of young people is the greatest reward.Ours is a community which believes in learning for all, learning for life and learning in a fullersense than just academically. For our pupils, this means that whilst examination success anddemonstrable academic progress is valued, so too is the personal growth and characterdevelopment gained through co-curricular activity, but also opportunities to support and leadothers and to undertake community service. Pastoral care and education, and knowing all of ourpupils well in our inclusive community, underpins all that we do. For our staff, learning is keytoo, through opportunities for career development and continuing professional development ofhigh frequency and measurable value. Success in life is measured in many different ways, most obviously by gold medals andexamination results. Our community is rightly proud of our Olympic heritage in sport and theexcellent achievements of our pupils at both GCSE and A level, but we also recognise thatsuccess for each individual means different things. We support our pupils in testing themselvesin and beyond the classroom, and value resilience, teamwork, perseverance and service as muchas we do raw attainment. Ultimately, how our pupils are as peopleand how they build relationships withothers will be of more importance tothem, and to society, than how talentedthey are. Our community thrives insupporting both those who displayexcellence and those who struggle; itthrives in the development of academicand emotional intelligence and literacy,and in enhancing in our leavers a senseof their responsibility for themselvesand their own actions, to others and totheir environment and in creating amore compassionate and aware globalcommunity.PETER WATTSHEADMASTERPlymouth College is a dynamic and inclusive educational community, committed to providing abroad, balanced, and enriching experience for every pupil. The Senior School currently educatesaround 400 pupils, 80 of whom are boarders from a large range of countries across the world.  Many are drawn by the College’s reputation for elite sports provision, particularly in swimmingand modern pentathlon, which adds to the vibrant international character of our school. ThePrep School educates over 100 pupils, with numbers continuing to grow steadily. This diverse andsupportive environment fosters academic excellence, personal growth, and a strong sense ofbelonging. In its most recent integrated ISI inspection in 2019, the College was praised for the excellentquality of pupils’ academic and personal development.ABOUT PLYMOUTH COLLEGEOUR HISTORYFounded in 1877 as a boys’ school, Plymouth College has a rich tradition of delivering first-class,holistic, and outward-looking education.  In the mid-20th century, the College operated as adirect grant grammar school until becoming independent in 1976 - the same year the first girlsjoined the Sixth Form. It became fully coeducational in 1995, and in 2004, the College mergedwith St Dunstan’s Abbey School, with the Prep School relocating to the former St Dunstan’s site.In September 2021, the Prep School joined the Senior School on the Ford Park site, bringing allpupils together for the first time in 70 years.  As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2027, the College is preparing a series of celebratoryevents to honour our heritage and bring together the entire Plymouth College community.PLYMOUTH COLLEGE TODAYOUR MISSIONOur educational mission is to be excellent in every aspect of the education that we offer and weare constantly evaluating what we do to ensure that we deliver this.  This excellence manifestsitself in numerous ways. Our latest ISI inspection report concluded that every aspect of oureducational quality was excellent. Our public examination results, particularly when measured interms of added value, are consistently outstanding and our pupils secure places at the world’s bestuniversities.  Most importantly, Plymouth College pupils are widely regarded as rounded, grounded,interesting, mature and successful young people. Our mission is to educate, enrich and empower all members of our community.  Our primaryfunction is to educate pupils but, crucially, not just to pass exams. Holistic education is just part ofwhat we do, even in these difficult times, with more extra-curricular activities on offer than everbefore. We develop our pupils intellectually, academically, socially, morally and physically by creating anenvironment that is genuinely intellectually stimulating, progressive, adventurous and dynamic.  Secondly, we need to ensure that everything we do – every lesson, every form period, everyactivity – is a truly enriching experience.  Thirdly, our pupils are genuinely empowered so that theymay become successful young people, ready to make a difference in whatever field they go into. OUR ETHOSPlymouth College seeks to produce happy, knowledgeable, successful and compassionate pupilswho develop into independent citizens that contribute positively and responsibly to our globalcommunity. The School is a caring community in which every individual is of equal importance andin which we seek to work together for the benefit of all members of the community. Whilst academic success is the first priority, we recognise that each person has talents which maylie in other areas. Our intention is to ensure that every pupil reaches their full potential inwhatever sphere he or she may excel, whilst broadening their interests by pursuing a variety ofactivities. Whilst the School is of a Christian tradition and pupils are familiar with, and encouraged in, thetenets of the Christian faith, we are very much an inclusive community and pupils of all religiousbeliefs and of none are welcome. We celebrate diversity. PLYMOUTH COLLEGE PRINCIPLESWE OFFER A VALUES-BASED EDUCATION IN WHICH OUR PRINCIPLES ARE EMBODIED: RESPECTThe College expects its pupils to have respect for others, our environment, other cultures, BritishValues and to be tolerant of difference. SERVICEWe pride ourselves on having a culture of serving others, rather than self-service. RESILIENCEWe teach our pupils not to let failure drain resolve and to overcome difficulties. INTEGRITYOur community values the strong moral principles of honesty, fairness and decency and the ability todiscern right from wrong. ASPIRATIONWe foster ambition, hope, confidence and self-motivation in all our pupils. Aiming high is thePlymouth College way. KINDNESSWe promote kindness as being the most important principle that our pupils should demonstrate.PREP SCHOOLSENIOR SCHOOLSIXTH FORMACADEMIC RESULTSPlymouth College has a strong reputation for academic excellence and has consistently demonstrated highlevels of value-added.  It is the individual care and attention provided to our pupils that enables them todeliver of their best.ACADEMIC LIFEPlymouth College prides itself on preparing pupils for adult life, through a holistic, rounded education.  Academic excellence can be seen through examination results and university destinations, and our 16-18DfE progress score is one of the highest in the local area.  We pride ourselves on the examination resultsand future pathways of every individual student.Starting in Early Years, pupils develop skills and knowledge in the foundational areas of learning: literacy;mathematics; understanding the world; expressive arts; personal, social and emotional development.  Asthey move through the years, specific subjects such as Humanities, Science and Music are offered.  From Year 3, Computer Studies, Art and French are introduced, with Design Technology following in Year4.  These subjects are taught by subject specialists who take the pupils to specialist rooms, enhancing theirlearning experience in tandem with the main class teacher.  Years 5 and 6 consist of more subject specialisms, and pupils in these Upper Key Stage 2 years will have arange of teachers, consisting of mainly KS2 specialists for English, Maths and Science, and subject specialistsacross the remainder of the curriculum, i.e. for Humanities, Drama as well as those subjects started in theearlier years.After the transition to the Senior school, the Years 7 and 8 curriculum allows pupils to continue to study abroad and balanced curriculum, embedding those foundational stills across all academic areas as they begintheir journey towards GCSE.  These subjects include English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics,History, Geography, Religious Studies, Classical Civilisation, Design Technology, Computer Science, Art,Drama, Music, French and Spanish.In Year 9, extended optionality is introduced, with all pupils studying the core GCSE subjects of English,Mathematics and the three sciences, along with our bespoke Ocean Science introductory course.  Pupils willadditionally choose five options from the other dozen or so subjects.  Academic Physical Education is alsointroduced at this point.These options are refined in Year 10, where is the option to narrow down to four optional subjects. Weoffer a mix of GCSE and IGCSE courses in Year 10, with Business ad Marine Science being offered for thefirst time in Year 10.In the Sixth Form the core of our offer is a wide range of A Levels and a few carefully selected BTECs.  These are mainly the ones that are taught at GCSE, although Economics, Media Studies and Psychology arenew to the pupils in the Sixth Form.  We also offer a 1 A Level equivalent BTEC in Applied Science.  BTEC Sport is offered as a 2 A Levelequivalent Diploma or a 3 A Level equivalent Extended Diploma.  There are also many academic co-curricularoptions in the Sixth Form, such as the Extended Project Qualification and a bespoke super-curriculum option.HIGH PERFORMANCE SPORTFew schools can claim the distinction of having nurtured an Olympic Champion, a World Recordholder, and an Olympic medallist - all while they were still in education. At the Paris 2024Olympics, fifteen current and former pupils of Plymouth College proudly represented theircountries, exemplifying our legacy of elite performance.Plymouth College boasts an exceptional track record, having produced Olympic, World,European, and Commonwealth champions at both junior and senior levels. Our alumni alsoinclude professional athletes across rugby and football, most notably Henry Slade, namedGallagher Premiership Rugby Player of the Year for the 2023/2024 season.Since the turn of the century, over 200 athletes from Plymouth College have gone on torepresent 47 nations in 15 different sports - an enduring testament to our internationallyrecognised culture of high-performance sport.Plymouth College enjoys an enviable worldwide reputation in swimming and diving.  The swimprogramme works in conjunction with Plymouth City Council, using their state-of- the-art 50mpool alongside the College’s own 25m pool.  Maintaining this relationship is essential to the healthof the boarding provision, as well as giving the College an international reputation. Our swim programme allows individuals to come to Plymouth from a young age and to remain apart of the programme up to, and possibly beyond, the conclusion of their schooling, allowingthem to have consistency of coaching into their University years or post-18 careers. This haswelcomed many day and boarding pupils who have developed into Olympic and World champions,World, European and Commonwealth record holders and medallists. It ensures regularinternational selections for Great Britain and home nations’ swim teams, as well as facilitatinginternational success for athletes from many overseas nations. Recent alumni of the school include Ruta Meilutyte, Ben Proud, Josh Gammon, LauraStephens, Tom Fannon, Aimee Canny, Sophie Freeman, Honey Osrin and many more.TEAM SPORTSCRICKETCricket at Plymouth College follows a year-round programmethat is built on high quality coaching, a very strong fixture cardand the clear provision of pathways to the professional gamevia District, County, University Centres of Excellence and FirstClass cricket.  At the junior level, the school provides severalCounty representatives year on year and has begun a programof playing County sides, hosting the winter training programmefor Devon girls and pre and in season fixtures from Under 10-15 age. These strong links are crucial in the development of ourmost capable boys and girls. GIRLS HOCKEYOur Hockey squads have seen considerable success in recenttimes, with a number of players gaining representative honoursfor Devon, West Panthers, Performance Centre and UK Lions.The U14 team were also crowned England Hockey Tier 2National Champions in 2019.  RUGBYOver the last twenty years, the College’s Fifteens and Sevensteams have become recognised as being among the mostconsistent performers in the country and a significant force inthe South West. Each team, throughout the school, from U12to the 1st XV, has experienced coaches. We field six teamsinvolving a high percentage of boys in the school. At seniorlevel, there is a full programme involving strength andconditioning, skills training, match-play and nutrition.  NETBALL A wealth of fixtures take place in the Spring Term, allowing allage groups  from U8 upwards to experience competition fromother independent schools in the area. The Head of Netball  isan ex-Team Bath Netballer who brings a wealth of knowledgeabout the sport and this is passed on to our pupils during theirtraining sessions.FOOTBALLPlymouth College is delighted to announce the launch of itsHigh Performance Football Programme in partnership withPlymouth Argyle Football Club, set to commence in September2025. This exciting collaboration aims to provide talented youngathletes with the opportunity to pursue a first-class educationwhile advancing their footballing careers. OUTDOOR EDUCATIONThe Outdoor Education programme at Plymouth College is sector-leading.  The College is fortunateenough to be surrounded by beautiful South West countryside and this, together with the Devon andCornwall coastline, provides ample opportunities for outdoor pursuits. At Whiteworks on Dartmoor,the College has a bunkhouse which can accommodate 25 people.  Activities such as caving, climbing,mountain biking, sailing, sea kayaking, canoeing, mountain and hill walking, camping, bushcraft andgorge walking are all on offer and Plymouth College pupils have been taking part in the Ten TorsChallenge for the last 40 years.   Prep pupils also enjoy Outdoor Education, with our Year 5 and 6Outdoor Explorers Club being one of the most popular, and our youngest pupils exploring theoutdoors through their Forest School lessons and activities.  DRAMAA key target for the School is ensuring that children become more confident speakers as they movethrough the School. Drama plays a crucial role in this and from the moment pupils enter Pre Schoolthey are given plenty of opportunities to develop their acting and public speaking skills.  Throughoutthe Prep and Senior Schools, pupils are presented with numerous performance opportunities and theyparticipate in local drama festivals, performance evenings and school productions. We offer peripatetic Speech and Drama for those who wish to take LAMDA exams and many of ourpupils go on to perform in professional productions at the Theatre RoyalMusic is an integral part of life at Plymouth College. From the early preparatory years, pupils areencouraged to take part and enjoy music-making and this continues throughout the upper years withthe opportunity to undertake performance, listening, composition, and recording work as part of thecurriculum. Tuition is available on all orchestral instruments, including percussion, as well as voice,piano, organ and all types of guitar. Beyond the classroom, there is ample opportunity for musicians including an excellent School Choirthat sings at all major school events, concerts, and church services and there are a wide range ofextra-curricular music clubs such as Girls' and Boys' Voices in Harmony Clubs, Chamber Choir, StringEnsemble and Live Lounge for rock, pop and jazz. There are a number of concerts every term,enabling pupils to hear, support and learn from each other. MUSICCO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIESPlymouth College offers an exceptional range ofenrichment activities which vary from term toterm.  Clubs and activities run during lunchtimes, afterschool and at weekends and numerousresidential trips take place in the school holidaysto further add to the extra-curricular offer. Theenrichment activities are designed tocomplement the provision in the academiccurriculum. All pupils are encouraged toparticipate daily in order to aid their personaldevelopment; this could be discovering new skillsor developing existing talents. Form tutorsmonitor pupils’ involvement and help guide theirchoices. Clubs and activities include:  Electro Racers Club,Philosophy Film Club, Basketball, Lego Club,Mindfulness Colouring, Card Making, MathsPuzzle Club, Board Games Club, Young DesignerClub, Outdoor Discoverers and many more.  There really is something for everyone! CO-CURRICULAR SPORTFor many of our pupils, sport is about having theopportunity to take part, staying healthy andenjoying sport. We very much believe in themantra ‘healthy body, healthy mind’ and that thepride, spirit and determination fromparticipating, particularly in team sport, will flowthrough to the classroom. We offer a wide range of extra-curricular sportssuch as cricket, hockey, rugby, football andnetball and all are encouraged to ‘have a go’;from this many of our pupils discover a joy for aparticular team sport and not only does this helptheir personal physical and mental wellbeing butalso contributes to developing the skills requiredto be a team player of co-operation andcollaboration - key attributes to take forwardinto their adult lives. We are proud of how oursports programmes develop the talents of bothgirls and boys to county level and beyond. PASTORAL CARE AND WELLBEING SUPPORTFrom an early age we encourage pupils to develop real inner confidence and believe it is essentialto provide an enriching and empowering environment where pupils are happy and comfortable totry new things. Our small class sizes and specialist staff help us to get the most out of all ourpupils. From day one, all our children are very much a part of our School community. Within the PrepSchool, the younger children interact with the older pupils on a daily basis at assemblies, breaktimes and during whole School activities with older Senior School pupils and Sixth Formersworking with our younger children whilst on break-time duty, being part of our reading and peersupport programme, or helping at sport training sessions.  The well-being of our pupils is of the highest importance to us; pupils of all ages follow adedicated PSHE curriculum with tutor periods and assemblies providing a full and variedprogramme to ensure that all pupils are prepared and ready to participate fully in the worldaround them.  The pastoral structure at Plymouth College offers a multi-layered approach toensure that all pupils have a strong support network of qualified staff and well-trained pupilsavailable to them. Typically, this will include the Tutor (or class teacher at the Prep School),Tutor Prefect, Deputy Head of Year, Head of Year, Head of House, School Nurse, SchoolCounsellor and Head of Learning Support.   Leadership skills are encouraged throughout the School, particularly in sport, outdoor activities,music, drama and the House system. All pupils are allocated to one of four houses and housecompetitions allow pupils of all ages to work together and compete in various activities andevents.  This vertical system, with pupils represented from each year group, really helps topromote leaders and as pupils progress through the school, they are encouraged to becomepositive role models and leaders for the younger years.  FACILITIESWhile the School is within the city’s urban area, our campus, Ford Park, extends beyond thirteenacres. The school also owns an another seven acres of sport fields at Delgany, just a fifteenminute drive away. We are fortunate to have access to an outward bound bunk house inDartmoor called Whiteworks where pupils have the opportunity to enrich their education bytaking part in activities such as climbing, caving and camping to name a few.  Ford Park is home to all of our teaching and boarding facilities such as our Prep School, SeniorSchool and Sixth Form as well as Science laboratories, Art studios, DT workshops, Music andtheatre facilities, swimming pool, strength and conditioning gym even a fencing suite. There is amix of Victorian architecture as well as later additions of new, purpose built facilities such as theMeade King Hall and indoor sports hall. The George Stephenson Pavilion boasts an atmosphericcafé called George’s and overlooks the 1st XI Cricket square, athletics field and sports pitches. Itis a vibrant hub both on match days and also during the school week, providing a focal point forparents to meet over a coffee at drop-off times and catch up as a community. Boarding has been a vibrant and integral part of Plymouth College since 1877, and it continues tothrive in the elegant Victorian buildings called Colson House and Mannamead House. Wereplicate the best qualities of family life and endeavour to create a close-knit community wherelife-long friendships are formed.Conveniently situated both physically and metaphorically right at the heart of the site, ourboarding community is small enough to enjoy a supportive, family atmosphere from which youngpeople can explore the richness of the wider school. Significant investment has allowed PlymouthCollege to provide an excellent modern environment within which to live and work. Youngerboarders share a bedroom with two others, while seniors have twin or single bedrooms. Thereare comfortable, well-equipped social areas, well-stocked kitchen areas to supplement theexcellent school dining, calm work areas, and safe, restful bedrooms.Led by the Head of Boarding, there is a team of specialist staff dedicated to ensuring the highestpossible quality of supervision at all hours of the day and night. Pupils are strongly encouraged toimmerse themselves in boarding life and contribute to the community through taking onresponsibility, sharing their talents and helping one another.A diverse cultural and extra-curricular programme is offered to all boarding pupils. These rangefrom educational trips and house events, to soirees and recreational outings. Whilst recognisingthe value of taking time out for quiet contemplation or pure relaxation, our weekends are variedand purposeful. Former boarders returning to Plymouth College often say that their boardinghouse has provided them with an invaluable and unique experience that will remain with them forthe rest of their lives.The 2019 ISI report noted that “boarding plays a significant role in establishing a supportivecommunity where pupils’ mutual respect and tolerance are the norm.” In addition, they noted“Boarding pupils speak about the established family feel of the boarding house, helping theirsocial enrichmentBOARDINGWELCOME TO PLYMOUTHWHAT DOES PLYMOUTH AND ITS SURROUNDING AREA HAVE TO OFFER?Plymouth is a port city in Devon and has not only an amazing maritime history and an historic Barbicandistrict, but also offers a combination of rural charm and modern city living. It is ideally located in thebeautiful South West of England.Britain’s Ocean City offers a stunning coastal experience and is home to breath-taking views. An ideallocation for leisure and learning with plenty of quiet spaces and recreational opportunities.  It hasexcellent transport links.  It is around three to four hours by train to London and there are ferrylinks to France and Spain.THE BARBICAN AND SUTTON HARBOURThe historic Barbican and Sutton Harbour are the heart of the city’s heritage with the oldest buildingsand the greatest number of historical stories.A vibrant place of cobbled streets, narrow lanes and more than 200 Listed Buildings, many of themTudor and Jacobean, offer a wide range of cosmopolitan boutique shops, galleries, antique stores,restaurants, cafes and bars set amidst picturesque scenery.Southside Street is home to the world famous Plymouth Gin Distillery, the building dating from theearly 1400s and a former monastery inhabited by Black Friar Monks.  Sutton Harbour with its lively waterfront culture, is perfectly placed to make the most of all Plymouthhas to offer, from unparalleled historic landmarks, to some of the city’s largest and liveliest familyattractions, such as the National Marine Aquarium, the largest aquarium in the UK.  It is also home tothe Mayflower Steps and a one mile Heritage Trail.  You can also see the sights from two wheels andtake advantage of the National Cycle Routes right on the harbour’s doorstep.ROYAL WILLIAM YARDSurrounded by water, Royal William Yard is steeped in history, it blends Plymouth’s historic naval pastwith award-winning design. Considered to be one of the most important groups of historic militarybuildings in Britain, it is also the largest collection of Grade I listed military buildings in Europe.You can relax on the lawn or take advantage of the breath-taking sea views of Plymouth Sound acrossto Cornwall, through the tunnel which offers a perfect look out point.One of Plymouth’s most iconic landmarks standing 72 feet high, Smeaton’s Tower lighthouse has thebest panoramic view in the city with elevated vistas of Plymouth Sound’s National Marine Park.The centrepiece of Plymouth Hoe, Smeaton’s Tower was built on the Eddystone Reef in 1759.  It wastaken down in the early 1880s when it was discovered that the sea was eroding the rock it was builton.  Two thirds of the structure was moved - stone by stone - to its current resting place.For more information visit:https://www.theboxplymouth.com/outside-the-box/smeatons-towerSMEATON’S TOWERPLYMOUTH COLLEGEFord Park, Devon, PL4 6RN+44(0)1752 505100HUMAN RESOURCES+44(0)1752 505100HR@plymouthcollege.com