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Deputy Head Teacher

Deputy Head Teacher

Lion Academy Trust

Essex

Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2021
Apply by:
14 May 2021

Job overview

Would you like to work for a caring & supportive employer with dedicated career development pathways for all staff?

Do you have a relentless focus on improving outcomes & life chances for all pupils irrespective of context or situation? 

Then this role may be for you!

The Lion Academy Trust and Lion Education Trust has an outstanding reputation nationally, is high performing and innovative, with schools based in London, Essex and Wellingborough.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Head Teacher to join our Essex team and make a positive impact in raising standards and the quality of experience for our children.

Working with the Head of School and alongside the Executive team, you will be based at any one of the sites within our Essex hub (Maple Grove Primary and Leigh Beck Junior), and be responsible for the operational implementation of Trust agreed strategies and processes across the school.

In particular the Essex hub requires an inspired person who can contribute confidently to behaviour and attendance strategies, influence pupil premium group outcomes and wellbeing. Promote parental engagement and improve community cohesion all of which are key priorities.  

We are seeking a Deputy Head Teacher who is:

• an innovative, creative and strategic thinker

• able to lead, motivate, challenge and inspire whole school communities

• committed to achieving 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

• experienced in school improvement with a proven track record of success and strong leadership in developing teaching and learning.

We can offer you:

• Vibrant schools which serve the community with all the rewards and opportunities this brings

• Lively, friendly and aspirational children who are determined to make the most of their schooling

• A dynamic and dedicated team of teachers and support staff who want the best for their children.

• Innovative CPD which is of the highest quality.

• Career progression and leadership opportunities

• A supportive and forward thinking Trust Board, Parental Advisory Body and parent community.

• Excellent opportunities for further professional development, through the Lion Academy Trust.

The successful candidate will raise expectations and aspirations, promote the Trust’s pedagogy for highly effective learning and help achieve positive outcomes for children.

We offer you a great opportunity to develop your career in a well-respected, Multi Academy Trust working with a forward thinking, vibrant and very supportive team.

The successful candidate will raise expectations and aspirations, promote the Trust’s pedagogy for highly effective learning and help achieve positive outcomes for children.

We offer you a great opportunity to develop your career in a well-respected, Multi Academy Trust working with a forward thinking, vibrant and very supportive team.

Closing Date: Friday 14th May 2021 12 noon

Interviews: 21st May

All applications and enquiries should be made to Hayden Tyers - Deputy CEO and Director of Schools. hayden@lionacademytrust.net 

Any offer of employment for this post will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service, medical checks and two positive reference checks. References will be requested prior to interview.

Our Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Please note that we require all applicants to complete the Trust's own application form which is attached to this advert. Please download the Word application form, complete and send it to hayden@lionacademytrust.net. We are not able to accept any applications completed via the TES portal. 

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About Lion Academy Trust

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  • Lion Academy Trust
  • School Improvement Centre, Canterbury Road, Leyton
  • London
  • E10 6EJ
  • United Kingdom
+44 20 85396777

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Your child, our priority

At the heart of the Lion Academy Trust is our belief that School sets children up for life.  The challenge for us teachers is that they only get one chance to make the most of it.

So for us every Lion pupil – whoever they are - is a priority.

This is why we avoid indulging in complicated education jargon or arguments and excuses about social barriers to learning ….in fact anything that gets in the way of giving every child a great education.

It is also why we make sure everyone across the Trust shares our exacting standards, from the teachers in class to the support teams who clean our schools.  What makes us different from other trusts is our relentless determination to be good or better every day.

How we make sure we focus on your child

Lion’s robust, pupil-centred approach delivers proven results.  All the schools in the Trust started their journey with us in an Ofsted “category of concern”.  Within two years and their first inspection, they are either “good” or “outstanding”.  We have achieved this by applying two simple and distinctive principles which all our people, across all our Trust schools, buy into.

Firstly, if children know why they are learning and where they are heading, they will take responsibility for their own progress and develop the ability to learn which will see them through to sixth form and beyond.  They will surprise you!

Secondly, if we can train and support teachers to concentrate totally on what we know works well, with no distractions, they will have the time and space to teach brilliantly.  They will give every child the focused, personal attention they need.

Ten years ago we set up Lion because we saw so many children in East London were missing out on their one chance to thrive at school.  Now our plan is to take our simple, direct formula and to work with a wider community of pupils, parents, teachers and schools.

Please get in touch to discuss any aspect of joining us as a student or member of the team, or as a school looking to join a Trust that can accelerate your development and support you on your journey to becoming an excellent education service delivery partner.

I look forward to welcoming you into the Lion Academy Trust.

Justin James
Chief Executive Officer

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