Discovery Schools Trust

Join Our Team as Headteacher at Keyham Lodge School

Permanent Full-Time Headteacher (1fte)

Keyham Lodge School is on the lookout for a visionary and dynamic Headteacher to lead our vibrant community. Are you an inspirational and driven leader eager to create a lasting impact? Join us and be a part of shaping the future of our exceptional school. 

We are seeking an inspirational leader who will continue to build on our school vision, ethos and values, whilst embracing the support the Trust offers our leaders, through networking, CPD and our amazing central services.  

About Us:

Keyham Lodge School is a vibrant and successful City Special School. We are a diverse school and we welcome students from a range of ethnic, cultural and religious backgrounds, which contributes to our unique values and ethos. For the majority of our students, their education prior to joining us has been disrupted and because of this, the school relentlessly strives to remove barriers to learning, close attainment gaps and provide an inclusive environment that is child-centered and learning focussed.

Our aim is to ensure the academic, personal and social development of all of our students so that they can develop their potential both in school and in the wider community. We understand that our students have individual talents and in order to ensure success for every child, we believe that education goes beyond the core curriculum and out of the confines of the classroom and consequently we have adapted our curriculum offer to ensure students are prepared for the next stage of their life, whether that be within education or in the workplace.

If you would like to learn more please visit us online at Keyham Lodge - Our School

“The school continues to train teachers to use the most effective teaching methods. Therapists support this professional development. This means staff are extremely knowledgeable about the special educational needs of pupils and how to adapt their teaching to meet these needs.” - OFTSED

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide overall strategic leadership for all aspect of the School
• Formulate the aims and objectives of the school to provide a “Limitless learning” opportunities  for all children staff and families
• Establish local policies, procedures and practices to ensure all children “Discover their Potential” for achieving these aims and objectives
• Inspire staff to seek to provide outstanding learning opportunities for children and become self reflective learners.
• Monitor progress and development of children to ensure that all children are ready for the next stage of education 

What We’re Looking For

Qualifications:

• Qualified teacher status
• Degree  

Experience:

• Successful leadership and management experience in a school within 2 Key stages
• Teaching experience of teaching within 2 key stages
• Involvement in school self-evaluation and development planning 
• Demonstrable experience of successful line management and staff development 
• Have been a Deputy or Assistant Headteacher for a minimum of 2 years 

Skills & Knowledge:

• Data analysis skills, and the ability to use data to set targets and identify weaknesses 
• Understanding of high-quality teaching, and the ability to model this for others and support others to improve       
• Understanding of school finances and financial management 

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification to support your application.

 Occasional travel between Discovery locations may be required. A valid driving license and appropriate business insurance are necessary, and you will need to provide evidence of these documents.

Why Join Us?

What we offer:

• A peer network of like-minded Headteachers.
  
• A career structure for talented Headteachers.
  
• Recognition that all schools are unique, with an approach that encourages local accountability and governance that is responsive to community needs.
  
• A commitment to excellence in education, grounded in a shared moral purpose of ensuring high-quality provision for all learners.
  
• An established track record of high-quality education and experience of leading rapid school improvement.
  
• An employer committed to offering all staff high quality professional development opportunities, shared resources and expertise.
  
• Effective business management systems, ensuring that our academies are able to focus on delivering inspirational teaching and learning.
  
• A great partnership with the local diocese.

Professional Growth & Support

• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Access to learning networks and visits to other organisations.
• Supportive leadership and a highly committed team.
• Highly committed and motivated Team
• A role which has the opportunity to make a real difference whilst having fun
• A established Central Services Team who support schools and wider colleagues

Work-Life & Wellbeing Benefits

• Flexible working options.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Defined benefit pension scheme.
• Be an integral member of the team in a vibrant school.
• Create an outstanding learning environment for the success of all of our children.
• Play a significant part in continuing to develop our school.
• Be part of a wider community of Discovery Schools Trust.

Additional Perks

• Free parking.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Gym discounts.
• Eyecare vouchers.
• Dental support.
• Retail discounts.
• Annual incremental pay increases within the pay scale.

We would expect and encourage potential candidates to visit us at school informally. Please contact Ros Hopkins or Paul Stone, to arrange a visit before the application deadline.

Rosalind Hopkins

Email: rhopkins@discoverytrust.org

 Paul Stone: Discovery Trust Leader

Email: pstone@discoverytrust.org

Equal Opportunities & Accessibility

We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.
Applications are welcome from all sections of the community regardless of gender identity, ethnic origin, disability, age or sexual orientation. If you require assistance completing your application, please contact hrsupport@discoverytrust.org for support.

Depending on your role, occasional travel between Discovery locations may be required. A valid driving license and appropriate business insurance are necessary, and you will need to provide evidence of these documents

More about Discovery Schools Trust

Discovery Schools Trust is dedicated to improving learning and teaching by creating a culture that promotes excellence. The needs of all children are placed at the heart of all decision making regardless of the school they attend. Teaching and learning excellence are shared through learning networks, sharing of ideas and materials as well as leading practitioners between schools. Discovery has developed a school improvement system which focuses on improving outcomes for all children. It also places staff development, talent management and succession planning at the heart of achieving outstanding organisations.

Please note that interviews for this position may be made earlier than the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is identified. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to submit their applications promptly. Early submission will not only ensure consideration for the position but also increase the likelihood of being invited for an interview. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to receiving your application.

Safeguarding Statement

We are committed to safeguarding our pupils; therefore, the successful applicant will require an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and references.

AI

While we acknowledge the advantages of AI in crafting personal statements for applications, we strongly encourage and expect applicants to personalise and tailor responses. Please note that the Trust may utilise AI checking solutions during the application review process and will be considered when shortlisting. 

Apply Now!
If you are ready to make a difference in children's lives, apply today!