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Headteacher - Millgate School

Start date: September 2025. However, for the right candidate, we are willing to wait until January 2026.

PLEASE APPLY VIA: discovery.our-careers.co.uk

Join Our Team as Headteacher at Millgate School, Leicester

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for making a difference in the lives of young people? Millgate School in Leicester is seeking an exceptional Headteacher to lead our dedicated team and drive our mission forward.

About Us:

Millgate School is a vibrant, inclusive community committed to supporting students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs age 8-16. We place each child at the centre of everything we do. Our curriculum, inspired by students’ stories, is designed to help them develop, grow, and progress. We are proud to be part of the Discovery Schools Academy Trust and have been rated Outstanding by Ofsted in November 2024.

We passionately believe in transforming lives and inspiring futures. Relationships are key; we pride ourselves on knowing our pupils and their families, ensuring they receive the best care and support.

Our Curriculum:

Millgate School’s curriculum is uncompromising in supporting each child’s needs. Inspired by their stories, our curriculum sets out an ambitious, chapter-by-chapter journey:

• Character and learner behaviour development: we focus on building resilience, self-esteem, and positive behaviour.
• Knowledge-rich content: our curriculum ensures students thrive on a broad and balanced range of subjects, providing them with the knowledge they need to succeed.
• Lived experiences: we integrate real-world experiences into learning, helping students connect their education to life beyond school.
• Future preparation: we prepare students to navigate their own successful futures, equipping them with the skills and confidence to write their next chapters.

"The relationships between staff and children are strong. Staff have high expectations and maintain consistent boundaries. Staff’s interactions with children are filled with high levels of kindness, love and nurture. Children are hugely proud of their school and gave exceptionally positive feedback about how they enjoy spending time with staff and each other. The residential provision provides children with a stable base to learn and thrive." - Ofsted March 2024

Discovery Schools Academy Trust:

Millgate School is proud to be part of the Discovery Schools Academy Trust. The Trust is known for its commitment to excellence in education, providing robust support and resources to its member schools. By being part of the Trust, Millgate benefits from:

• Collaborative Networks: opportunities to share best practices and innovative strategies with other schools in the Trust.
• Professional Development: access to high-quality training and development programs for staff at all levels.
• Resource Sharing: enhanced resources and support services, including specialist expertise in areas such as SEMH.
• Continuous Improvement: a strong focus on school improvement and student outcomes, driven by a culture of high expectations and accountability.

The Role:

As Head, you will:

• Provide strategic leadership and direction by developing and implementing the school’s vision and strategic plan, ensuring alignment with the Trust’s goals and values.
• Foster a positive, inclusive school culture.
• Promote a culture of respect, inclusion, and high expectations for all students and staff.
• Ensure high standards of teaching, learning, and achievement.
• Oversee the delivery of a high-quality curriculum, monitor student progress, and implement strategies for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with staff, parents, and the community.
• Build strong relationships with all stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and partnership.
• Inspire and lead a dedicated team.
• Support and develop staff, fostering a collaborative and professional environment.

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.
• Free car parking.
• Annual incremental pay increases with the pay scale range.
• A defined benefit pension scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme - EAP.
• Employee self service portal.
• Eyecare voucher scheme and a cycle to work scheme.
• Benefits and discount scheme, such as gym discounts and dental care.

About You:

• Proven leadership in education.
• Strong understanding of SEND, specifically SEMH needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to inclusive education and student well-being.
• Ability to inspire and motivate.
• Ambitious for all

How to Apply: Application Deadline: 15th May 2025 Interviews 22nd & 23rd May 2025

PLEASE APPLY VIA: discovery.our -careers.co.uk

Join us in making a difference at Millgate School. Together, we can create a brighter future for our students!

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

Rosalind Hopkins

Email: rhopkins@ discoverytrust.org

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.

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.

Safeguarding Statement: Discovery Schools Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidate invited to interview will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring service (DBS) check and references will be sought prior to the interview taking place.