Head of School Improvement
Lion Academy Trust
London (travel to other sites required)
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive for a senior role, dependent on skills and experience
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2022
- Apply by:
- 27 May 2022
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 has an outstanding reputation nationally, is high performing and innovative, with schools based in London, Essex and Wellingborough.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our London team and make a positive impact in raising standards and the quality of experience for our pupils.
Working with the Deputy CEO and alongside the Executive team, you will be based at Barclay Primary School (Canterbury Road site), Leyton (travel to other sites will be required) and be responsible for all school improvement matters.
We are seeking a Head of School Improvement 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
• 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 improving school standards and pupil outcomes across the Trust
• experienced in school improvement with a proven track record of success and strong leadership
We can offer you:
• Vibrant schools situated in culturally diverse areas of North and East London, Essex and Wellingborough 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 pupils
• 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 focus on key school improvement priorities which achieve rapid improvement in teaching and outcomes for pupils by leading school improvement with school leaders
As Head of School Improvement, you will raise and maintain a positive national profile and promote the reputation of the Trust.
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.
Lion Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, medical check and two positive references. References will be requested prior to interview unless you ask us not to in which case we will request if a provisional offer is made.
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.
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About Lion Academy Trust
- Lion Academy Trust
- School Improvement Centre, Canterbury Road, Leyton
- London
- E10 6EJ
- United Kingdom
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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