What skills and experience we're looking for
Our ideal candidate will demonstrate a range of skills, experience and qualities:
• Educated to degree level, with a recognised teaching qualification; NPQH is desirable
• Aligned to the LCT ethos and approach
• Leadership experience in a senior position with substantial evidence of proven success
• Experienced at senior level in instigating, leading and managing change, leading to school improvement
• Understanding of finances; deployment and allocation of resources
• Sound knowledge of effective educational practices, policies and development
• Ability to create an excellent climate for teaching and learning to flourish and identify areas for improvement to work towards this
• Ability to manage change and prioritise
• A clear commitment to a broad and balanced curriculum and the extra-curricular offer as being essential in a successful school
• An awareness of the climate in which the school operates, both politically and in terms of its community
• A team player who can build a strong team and lead with warmth and visibility
• Strong track record in working with all elements of an academy community
• Proven capacity as a resilient and reliable decision-maker
• Able to seek and act on advice from peers, fellow professionals and team members
• Strong personal credibility and the capacity to build effective relationships with all stakeholders
• An egalitarian commitment to equality for all members of the school community
• Integrity, honesty and humility
What the school offers its staff
This is an exciting opportunity to join our local, and community-focused Trust at a pivotal moment in its growth. The Learning Community Trust is now a well-established MAT in Telford and Shropshire, having grown significantly since welcoming our first academies in March 2018. With 13 academies now part of our Trust family, we have built an excellent reputation locally and regionally for delivering high-quality education and fostering strong community connections.
The Trust Central Team is based in Priorslee, and is further developing the central resources team to support our academies. At this important stage of our development, we are seeking an innovative and experienced Headteacher to lead Kickstart Academy into its next chapter.
As a community-based Trust, we are deeply committed to serving the Shropshire area, working in close partnership with families, stakeholders, and communities to deliver exceptional educational opportunities. Equally, we are passionate about the wellbeing and professional growth of our staff, offering a culture of collaboration, opportunities for development, and access to high-quality training programmes.
We are a Trust who value and listen to their expert employees. As Headteacher, you will be working alongside a team of dedicated Trust staff, and talented leaders working together to share and drive forward our central Trust mission: to be an outstanding Multi Academy Trust for our community. You will be at the forefront of supporting the educational future of our Trust and truly impact the educational experience of our students, support for our staff and service to our community.
I am confident that the successful candidate will find tremendous support within the Learning Community Trust, where collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement are fundamental principles. We are excited to welcome a new Headteacher into our family, knowing that their passion and expertise will contribute significantly to the ongoing success of our Trust community.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.