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Rachel hutchinson shortlisted for UK headteacher of the Year

Ivybridge Community College is delighted to announce that Rachel hutchinson was shortlisted for the UK
headteacher of the Year accolade in the teS Schools Awards 2021. the awards, organised by the times
educational Supplement (teS), recognise the most outstanding individuals and institutions that the education
sector has to offer.
Rachel was shortlisted thanks to her continued sympathetic development of the College, one of the UK’s
largest single-site schools, by bringing boundless energy into a tough-but-rewarding role.
“It was a great honour to have first been nominated and then to have been shortlisted for this prestigious
award,” said Rachel. “leading a College of 2,500 children and more than 275 staff is not simply about
academic success. At Ivybridge Community College we aim to give our students a rounded educational
experience, setting the path towards academic success and enrichment. It is encouraging to know that this
philosophy has been recognised by those at the forefront of UK education.”
Rachel’s mission, to ‘champion every child’, provides a rich set of blended opportunities, regardless of a child’s
interests, talents, background or academic ability. this ensures there is equal access to high-quality education
for all students at the College, additional prospects for students, excellent academic results and wonderful
enrichment opportunities.

Michael Saltern, Chair of governors at Ivybridge Community College, said, “this is well-deserved recognition for
the outstanding leadership that Rachel provides at Ivybridge Community College. If I were to sum Rachel up, it
would be that she is driven beyond anyone’s belief. What drives her has never been in doubt: it is never for
herself, always for others.”

“Rachel is a leader who leads by example and is never shy of going the ‘extra-mile’ and exudes many qualities,
some more obvious than others. Whilst Rachel possesses boundless enthusiasm and energy, clear for all to see,
she is also a reflective leader. Rachel’s dedication to her students, drive and sheer determination for all those
in her care to succeed, coupled with her contagious optimism make her a more than worthy nominee in this
year’s teS awards.” Rob haring, Ceo WeSt.

teS editor Jon Severs said, “It is more important this year than ever before
to celebrate the fantastic work schools do, because in the past 12 months
they have gone above and beyond to ensure pupils were able to be
educated and be kept safe in extraordinary circumstances. We were
inundated with entries that demonstrated just how hard the pandemic
made the work of schools, and just how amazing the response from staff
has been and just how vital our education professionals are to every facet
of this country. "