Head of School/Headteacher - Deyes High School

Deyes High School and Lydiate Learning Trust are looking to appoint a Head of School/Headteacher for September 2020.  This post would suit an experienced Deputy Headteacher looking for a supportive environment to start your first Headship role, or an existing school leader who feels they have the leadership experience, qualities and drive to lead Deyes High to further success.  For experienced Headteacher’s thinking about future progression and possibly looking to become an Executive leader down the line, Lydiate Learning Trust is looking to grow and develop in the future.

With the support of the Trust team and the support, mentoring and network of leaders to draw upon, both aspiring Headteacher’s and experienced leaders have the opportunity to join a multi-academy trust where you will be able to give and receive.

Deyes High School

Deyes High School is a large school with approximately 1,400 learners across Years 7-13.  The school is situated in Maghull, Sefton.  The school has an Ofsted rated judgement of ‘Good’ and the trust of the wider community having been oversubscribed for many years.  The school is very well placed to further develop quickly in the future.  We are looking for an exceptional and dynamic leader to share our strategic vision and ambition to build on the success to date.  Your energy and enthusiasm will inspire, challenge and empower everyone in achieving our vision.

Lydiate Learning Trust

Engage, Enable, Empower

The Lydiate Learning Trust is a network of schools and academies across communities in the North West of England. The Trust is founded on the core belief that every child should be afforded the very best opportunities in life. We engage with all within our Trust and beyond to enable them to show the world their particular talents, their ideas and their passion. Our partnerships across the region are helping to ensure that this opportunity is extended to as many young people as possible.

The expertise and resources of the Trust and our education partners, guarantees that we successfully develop a culture of academic excellence and a fundamental ethos of aspiration that inspires all our students to flourish, achieve their goals and fulfill their potential.

The position is required for September 2020

Closing Date: Tuesday 31st March 2020

Shortlisting: Wednesday 1st April 2020

Proposed Interview Dates: Wednesday 22nd & Thursday 23rd April 2020

Please submit a full application form and a letter supporting your application (Max 3 sides of A4) to recruitment@lydiatelearningtrust.co.uk quoting 'Head of School/Headteacher DHS' in the subject line.

To fulfill our safeguarding requirements, please complete an application form and equal opportunities monitoring in recruitment form, both are available to download from the employment opportunities page of the Deyes High School website.

If you would like to discuss the post in confidence, please contact Ann Stahler (CEO) via her PA.  Thank you for your interest and we look forward to receiving your application.