Deputy Head Teacher

We are seeking to appoint a Deputy Head Teacher in our Essex Hub, based at Maple Grove Primary

To start: As soon as possible or in the next relevant term

The Lion Academy Trust is a non-profit making educational charity with over twenty years of experience in running schools in and around London and is growing to meet the demand of schools in need of support nationally, through our two new hubs. 

The Lion Academy Trust is a sponsor of schools in need of a structural and education change to how they operate for the benefit of their pupils and local communities.  Successful candidates need to share our no excuses ethos and have an inherent belief that all children, irrespective of context or background have the right to an outstanding education and can succeed. 

If you are looking to become a Deputy Head in an organisation that has a proven track record of promoting staff with the right skills, attitude and disposition into senior leadership posts, we offer amazing opportunities for mentorship, leadership development and training to further your career in a supportive and secure environment. 

Successful candidates will have the opportunity to to work across the range of our current schools as part of their development and training - exposing aspirational and driven Deputy Head Teachers to the widest range of settings, challenges and opportunities to develop your practice.  The successful candidate will also work closely with the Trust Executives and the trust board to move our schools forward, ensuring that our pupils have the best possible education and school experience.

We support a range of school improvement services including brokering support from our Specialist Leaders of Education to assist other schools.

We run a series of internal networks including NQTs, subject leaders, EYFS leaders, SEN and Inclusion leaders. Alongside our internal programmes we also facilitate and host licensed national programmes such as National Professional Qualification for Senior Leaders, Middle Leaders and Headteachers.

Lion Academy Trust have high expectations, ambitious and hardworking staff and above all happy and enthusiastic children with a thirst for learning.

We are seeking committed, positive and ambitious candidates who are:

• Innovative, creative and strategic thinkers;
• Resilient and confident leaders with a passion      for working at all tiers of a school and organisation; 
• Able to lead, motivate, challenge and inspire      whole school communities;
• Able to demonstrate an ability to teach and      model the highest possible standards of learning and teaching;
• Dynamic and enthusiastic with the vision and      energy to help lead schools to excellence;
• Friendly and approachable with excellent      communication skills and a passion for teaching; and
• Experienced in school improvement with a      proven track record of success and strong leadership in developing      teaching and learning.

We can offer you:

• Rapid and structured career progression - our      growth and your growth are linked; 
• Competitive salaries and performance related      incentives;
• Vibrant schools situated in a culturally      diverse areas across the country with exposure to a wide range of settings      and rewards;
• Lively, friendly and aspirational children who      are determined to make the most of their schooling
• Innovative CPD which is of the highest      quality.
• A supportive and forward thinking Trust Board      and Senior Executive; and
• An employer who is constantly seeking to      moderate and reduce the workload on all staff through innovation and use      of related technologies.