Lion Academy Trust
About Lion Academy Trust
Lion Academy Trust is a growing Multi-Academy Trust of 11 schools across London, Essex and Wellingborough. Our schools serve diverse communities and share a common commitment: ensuring every child receives an exceptional education in a safe, nurturing and ambitious environment.
Our growth has always been purposeful. We work collaboratively because we know that strong partnership, shared expertise and collective responsibility improve outcomes for children and create better professional experiences for staff. Together, we support thousands of pupils and their families, striving to remove barriers, raise standards and open doors to opportunity.
Our roots are grounded in school improvement, curriculum excellence and system leadership. We believe that every child, regardless of starting point, deserves access to high-quality teaching, strong pastoral care and rich opportunities. Equally, we believe every member of staff deserves clarity, development, support and wellbeing.
As part of the wider national education system, we embrace the vision of strong, collaborative trusts that secure high standards, invest in people and strengthen communities.
Our Lion Family
Our mission is simple: children first, always.
This principle underpins our culture, our decisions and our relationships. Across our 11 schools, we work as one Trust, sharing expertise, supporting one another and holding the same high expectations for every child.
When you join Lion Academy Trust, you become part of a professional community that values:
- Collaboration over isolation
Development over stagnation
Clarity over complexity
Support over hierarchy
Excellence with care
Your contribution, whether in the classroom, office or wider team, plays a vital role in shaping children’s futures.
Unique Schools. One Trust
Each of our schools has its own identity, community and character. What unites us is our shared commitment to:
Consistent high standards
Strong behaviour cultures
Workload-conscious systems
Professional growth
Staff wellbeing
We create environments where colleagues feel supported, trusted and able to thrive professionally and personally.
Future Together
Lion Academy Trust continues to strengthen its curriculum, leadership pathways and professional development offer across all schools. Through collaborative working, targeted CPD and leadership development programmes, we invest in our people to ensure sustainable excellence.
We are ambitious for our children, staff and communities.
Our Values
The Right to an Outstanding Education - Every child. Exceptional education. No exceptions
A Relentless Pursuit of Excellence - High expectations. Every day. For everyone
Students at the Centre - Children first. Always
Centrally Defined. Locally Delivered - Shared standards. Local strength. One Trust
Investment in People and Practice - Developing our teams. Transforming education
See why you should work for us!
The Trust/School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and people, and the successful applicant must provide satisfactory references and will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service disclosure, along with all relevant safeguarding checks.
Lion Academy Trust Vacancies
Assistant Headteacher - Early Years/KS1
Assistant Headteacher - Early Years/KS1
Barclay Primary School, London, Greater London
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Barclay Primary School, London, Greater London
We are a popular and fully inclusive primary school and serve the community in the East London area. As a co-educational, six-form entry primary school, Barclay is one of the largest and most high-per...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £65,642.00 - £72,009.00 Annually (FTE)
Class Teacher
Class Teacher
Leigh Beck Junior School, Canvey Island, Essex
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Leigh Beck Junior School, Canvey Island, Essex
Class Teacher required for September - Suitable for ECT’s We are looking for a passionate and hardworking class teacher to join us in September 2026. The ideal candidate will be willing to give...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (FTE)
M1 to M6
ECT Class Teacher
ECT Class Teacher
Brook House Primary School, London, Greater London
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Brook House Primary School, London, Greater London
We are looking to appoint a passionate, motivated and reflective Early Career Teacher (ECT) to join our supportive and ambitious team at Brook House Primary School.
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £40,317.00 - £52,300.00 Annually (Actual)
Inner London
SENCo
SENCo
Limebrook Primary School and Nursery, Maldon, Essex
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Limebrook Primary School and Nursery, Maldon, Essex
Limebrook Primary School & Nursery is looking to recruit an experienced, enthusiastic and committed SENCO.
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £13,164.00 - £18,140.00 Annually (Actual)
SEN allowance
Headteacher
Headteacher
Barclay Primary School, London, Greater London
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Barclay Primary School, London, Greater London
We are a popular and fully inclusive primary school and serve the community in the East London area. As a co-educational, six-form entry primary school, Barclay is one of the largest and most high-per...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £114,996.00 - £135,683.00 Annually (FTE)
Apprentice Early Years Practitioner
Apprentice Early Years Practitioner
Ruskin Infant School, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire
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Ruskin Infant School, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire
Ruskin Infant School is looking for Apprentices to become Early Years Practitioners (EYP) to join our dedicated team!
- Fixed Term | Full-Time
- £8.00 - £12.71 Hourly
School Cleaner
School Cleaner
Sybourn Primary School, London, Greater London
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Sybourn Primary School, London, Greater London
Dedicated School Cleaner Ensuring Safe, Hygienic Learning Environments- EYFS Perth Road
- Permanent | Part-Time
Class Teacher
Class Teacher
Ruskin Academy, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire
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Ruskin Academy, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire
We are looking for experienced teachers or those at the early stages of their teaching journey to join our fantastic team
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (Actual)
SENDCo
SENDCo
Barclay Primary School, London, Greater London
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Barclay Primary School, London, Greater London
Barclay Primary School are happy to announce that they have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, dedicated and forward-thinking SENDCo teacher to join our fantastic team in September 2026.
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £37,870.00 - £50,474.00 Annually (FTE)
Salary includes SEN allowance, with potential for an upper pay scale depending on experience.
Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.
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Lion Academy Trust Vacancies
Assistant Headteacher - Early Years/KS1
Assistant Headteacher - Early Years/KS1
Barclay Primary School, London, Greater London
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Barclay Primary School, London, Greater London
We are a popular and fully inclusive primary school and serve the community in the East London area. As a co-educational, six-form entry primary school, Barclay is one of the largest and most high-per...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £65,642.00 - £72,009.00 Annually (FTE)
Class Teacher
Class Teacher
Leigh Beck Junior School, Canvey Island, Essex
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Leigh Beck Junior School, Canvey Island, Essex
Class Teacher required for September - Suitable for ECT’s We are looking for a passionate and hardworking class teacher to join us in September 2026. The ideal candidate will be willing to give...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (FTE)
M1 to M6
ECT Class Teacher
ECT Class Teacher
Brook House Primary School, London, Greater London
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Brook House Primary School, London, Greater London
We are looking to appoint a passionate, motivated and reflective Early Career Teacher (ECT) to join our supportive and ambitious team at Brook House Primary School.
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £40,317.00 - £52,300.00 Annually (Actual)
Inner London
SENCo
SENCo
Limebrook Primary School and Nursery, Maldon, Essex
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Limebrook Primary School and Nursery, Maldon, Essex
Limebrook Primary School & Nursery is looking to recruit an experienced, enthusiastic and committed SENCO.
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £13,164.00 - £18,140.00 Annually (Actual)
SEN allowance
Headteacher
Headteacher
Barclay Primary School, London, Greater London
-
Barclay Primary School, London, Greater London
We are a popular and fully inclusive primary school and serve the community in the East London area. As a co-educational, six-form entry primary school, Barclay is one of the largest and most high-per...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £114,996.00 - £135,683.00 Annually (FTE)
Apprentice Early Years Practitioner
Apprentice Early Years Practitioner
Ruskin Infant School, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire
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Ruskin Infant School, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire
Ruskin Infant School is looking for Apprentices to become Early Years Practitioners (EYP) to join our dedicated team!
- Fixed Term | Full-Time
- £8.00 - £12.71 Hourly
School Cleaner
School Cleaner
Sybourn Primary School, London, Greater London
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Sybourn Primary School, London, Greater London
Dedicated School Cleaner Ensuring Safe, Hygienic Learning Environments- EYFS Perth Road
- Permanent | Part-Time
Class Teacher
Class Teacher
Ruskin Academy, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire
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Ruskin Academy, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire
We are looking for experienced teachers or those at the early stages of their teaching journey to join our fantastic team
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (Actual)
SENDCo
SENDCo
Barclay Primary School, London, Greater London
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Barclay Primary School, London, Greater London
Barclay Primary School are happy to announce that they have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, dedicated and forward-thinking SENDCo teacher to join our fantastic team in September 2026.
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £37,870.00 - £50,474.00 Annually (FTE)
Salary includes SEN allowance, with potential for an upper pay scale depending on experience.
Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.
Part of Lion Academy Trust
Are you looking for a different role at Lion Academy Trust? Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.
