Thomas Estley Community College

Our mission is to Build Leadership and Character Together as part of a community of courage and commitment to success. We are part of a successful multi academy trust which provides excellent quality, comprehensive, non-selective and inclusive education through primary and secondary education in Leicestershire, and the lead school in TELA learning alliance. We collaborate to provide mutual support, share good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing our own distinctive character. Our ethos is to be a welcoming, inclusive family community college that provides the best for, and expects the best from all students and staff, and we are well known locally for our warm family atmosphere, as well as our commitment to growing leadership at all levels for students and staff.

We offer you:

• A fantastic team of staff to work with and be a part of – the ‘Thomas Estley family’
• An inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive.
• A popular and oversubscribed school with waiting lists in operation in a number of year groups and strong academic outcomes
• Free membership of the SAS Wellbeing scheme (including 24 hours access to GP advice, physiotherapy, counselling and a wealth of other wellbeing services) and our inhouse staff wellbeing enhancement offer
• A personalised ‘Success AT Career plan’ with twice annual review to ensure the right blend of support and challenge
• Commitment to continuing professional development and leadership development
• A generous pension scheme, combined with full teachers pay and conditions
• Induction mentoring, whatever your skills or experience.

Ofsted, 2019:

• Leaders provide pupils with a curriculum that is rich in opportunities and experiences, including a wide range of extra-curricular activities.
• Leaders are passionate about ensuring that the school is inclusive for all. They work hard to make all pupils welcome.
• All teachers receive professional development that balances their individual needs with those of the school. Teachers who are still relatively new to the profession feel well supported, both with their teaching and their pastoral responsibilities.
• Pupils develop as well-rounded individuals who value diversity and equality, across a range of different religions and cultures. In the words of one parent, ‘My child is happy and maturing well, with kindness and tolerance.’
• Pupils have positive attitudes to learning and value the help and support they receive from staff.
• The trust’s mission of ‘building leadership and character together’ is clearly evident throughout all years.