Headteacher
Sir Herbert Leon Academy
Milton Keynes
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive salary, negotiable for the right candidate and relocation package
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2020
- Apply by:
- 17 February 2020
Job overview
Are you a remarkable leader that wants more?
More opportunity to lead our academy to success and inspire our children to choose a REMARKABLE LIFE.
NOR: 619
Age range: 11-19
Sir Herbert Leon Academy is a requires improvement school and there is work to do. Situated in an area of high deprivation next to the Lakes Estate in Bletchley, the school mirrors many of the issues that you might find in an inner-city school and deserves the energy and passion that a truly excellent headteacher will bring to it. We are seeking a leader with an intolerance of mediocrity, someone who is relentless in the application of their high standards and tenacious follow-through.
Our Executive Director for Sir Herbert Leon Academy joined in March 2019 and was previously responsible for the phenomenal turnaround at Harris Academy, Battersea. With his support, this role will be a career defining opportunity for an experienced Leader who has a proven track record in school improvement. The level of support you receive will depend on your previous experience. It is absolutely the case that the successful candidate will have the freedom to build a school commensurate with their own values and, in doing so, build a school that will change the lives of those in the community.
You will be joining the leading inclusive educational trust in the country - one where you have more opportunities to forge your own path, where your work is truly valued and where you will receive the recognition and rewards to motivate you to build on your achievements. In joining us, you will join our fight to ensure a rapid turnaround and ensure that our students go on to lead remarkable lives.
Sir Herbert Leon is part of a family of schools brought together by one common vision and passionate belief that each and every child can lead a remarkable life. An excellent education transforms lives and every pupil who attends one of our schools is given the support, care and opportunity they need to flourish.
Find out by calling Tanya Bentham, Head of Talent on 020 3947 5689 or email: recruitment@academiesenterprisetrust.org.
Closing date: Monday 17 February 2020
Interview date: Tuesday 25 February 2020 (Sir Herbert Leon Academy) and Friday 28 February 2020 (London)
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About Sir Herbert Leon Academy
- Sir Herbert Leon Academy
- Fern Grove, Bletchley, Milton Keynes
- Buckinghamshire
- MK2 3HQ
- United Kingdom
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Sir Herbert Leon Academy is an 11-19 Mixed Comprehensive in Bletchley, South Milton Keynes. Our academy has 587 learners and employs around 100 dedicated teachers and support staff. The academy's senior leadership team places high priority on colleagues' mental health and work/life balance and has established systems to allow staff to flourish. There is a centralised behaviour system, a clear line management structure and opportunities for personal and professional development. As Sir Herbert Leon is a relatively small secondary school, new staff can foster strong relationships with both colleagues and students very swiftly, which enables them to embed within their new team quickly and know how best to teach students, according to their individual needs. The students are the beating heart of the school; it is a privilege to teach them as we continue on our journey to raise aspirations and outcomes for the local community.
At Sir Herbert Leon Academy we are totally committed to each and every student’s academic success, personal well-being and preparation for the future. We are proud to be an inclusive community school which welcomes all cultures, faiths and beliefs. Our core purpose is to enable all young people to have the opportunities to make exceptional progress both academically and in their life outside of the classroom so that they are able to live fulfilling and successful lives.
Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes has excellent rail connections to the rest of the UK. Trains run from Milton Keynes Central to London Euston every 5-15 minutes, with the fastest journeys taking just 34 minutes. There is a brand new dual carriageway linking Milton Keynes to the M1.
There are good commuter links to London, Cambridge, Oxford and the Midlands.
Ofsted
We are currently disappointingly judged to be 'Inadequate' following our full inspection in May 2022. To view all our Ofsted reports please click here.
In the short period of time since the report has been published, the school and new Principal have moved to ensure that swift action has and is being taken to address the concerns raised in the report.
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WHY JOIN OUR ACADEMY?
Development:
We are committed to developing all staff at all levels through high quality development opportunities, resources, and experiences that will support you on your professional learning journey with AET.
Lifestyle:
We champion agile/flexible working across the Trust to help our people achieve an optimal work/life balance.
Money:
All staff have access to our pension schemes (Local Government Pension Scheme and Teachers’ Pension Scheme). Everyone has free access to financial advice & support and can access a wide range of retail discounts through our AET Benefits scheme. We also offer Technology Loans to help with any big digital purchases.
Wellbeing:
We recognise that mental wellbeing is just as important as physical health and have set up employee assistance programmes which offer free and confidential counselling 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our employees can access our health cash place scheme from BHSF.
OUR TRUST
We are proud to be part of Academies Enterprise Trust (AET).
AET was formally established in 2008 and AET is now a national group of 57 primary, secondary and special academies. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive network of schools.
Equality, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
At AET, we want all of our employees to feel included bringing their passion, creativity and individuality to work. We value all cultures, backgrounds and experiences, and we truly believe that diversity drives innovation.
AET is also an approved Apprenticeship Training Provider (through the ESFA) which allows us to deliver a wide range of apprenticeship programmes across the Trust and our school network. To find out more about what we offer click here.
We also offer teacher training programmes across our network. For more information please click here.
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