Discovery Multi Academy Trust

Head of School – Weston Mill Community Primary Academy

Salary: L 10-14

Full Time, Permanent (Teachers Pay and Conditions)

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Multi Academy Trust. Trustees are looking to appoint a Head of School with experience of successful strategic headship/leadership in the primary sector. Discovery MAT consists of three primary academies across the Plymouth area: Oakwood Primary Academy, Beechwood Primary Academy and Weston Mill Community Primary Academy.

We aim to be one of the South West’s most vibrant collaborative educational establishments. Our staff work to provide a rich, challenging, imaginative and inclusive environment for learning, where all children are able to excel through quality learning experiences, irrespective of their starting points.  We are a ‘Mentally Healthy Organisation” awarded for its commitment to pupil and staff mental health and wellbeing at work and also a Trauma Informed School.

We are a truly values led Trust, thriving on positive relationships.  We ensure that we remain committed to the Discovery values: Inclusive, Excelling, Democratic and Collaborative.  This role is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional and inspirational primary school improvement professional who has aspiration, integrity and ability to help support the ongoing improvements across the Trust’s schools.

The successful candidate will:

• ·        have proven leadership skills
• ·       be creative, innovative and experienced in driving teaching and learning
• ·        demonstrate a high level of teamwork and perseverance
• ·        demonstrate and model high expectations for staff and children
• ·        have a passion and a proven track record of increasing progress
• ·      lead, motivate and inspire colleagues to continually achieve excellence and raise standard

We can offer you:

• ·         lively and motivated children
• ·        dedicated, skilled colleagues and support from a MAT-wide experienced leadership team
• ·       support to help you innovate and continue your professional development 

Sx   School Visits: Thursday 23rd January @ 4pm.  If you would like to arrange a school visit, please contact k.mason@discoverymat.co.uk 

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