Discovery believe everyone should have limitless learning opportunities and places staff development and wellbeing at the centre of our strategic planning.
Discovery is an innovative, high performing multi-academy trust working across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland 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. We pride ourselves on working collaboratively in order to provide an outstanding education for all children, so children achieve their full potential in line with our company vision.
To help us realise this we recruit hard working inspirational people, committed to our five-core values; Excellence, Respect, Partnership, Integrity and Inclusion. It is only with such outstanding people that we can succeed in our vision. In return we offer dynamic and energetic school environments to work from with opportunities for progression, and a wealth of career development prospects for everyone. Colleagues are able to move between schools to gain experience, collaborate with partners, join network and peer to peer groups and work in different roles as appropriate, including secondment opportunities.
Discovery believes everyone should have limitless learning opportunities and places staff development and wellbeing at the centre of our strategic planning. All colleagues are offered training opportunities, high quality professional development and ongoing feedback through carefully structured appraisal systems.
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Support Roles
Our support roles form the backbone of Discovery, from a wide range of positions such as Cleaners, Teaching Assistants, Cover Supervisors, and Premises Officers. If you seek a hands-on role within our schools, our support positions could be an ideal match. We ensure all our employees receive comprehensive training, ongoing support, and opportunities for career development.
Teachers
Our teachers play a pivotal role in shaping the future by instilling not only academic excellence, but also essential life skills such as problem-solving, communication and collaboration. Our teachers inspire and guide pupils on their educational journey, acting as mentors to create a positive and inclusive learning environment, where pupils feel empowered to explore their potential. Teachers are entitled to teacher development time, which we acknowledge is vital for professional development, training, and continuous learning.
Senior Leadership
Our Senior Leadership play a vital role in ensuring all our schools within the trust are ran smoothly and help support each school. Being apart of the Senior Leadership team is being a part of the bigger picture. We offer competitive salaries…. As well as on going CPD to ensure you are supported and can develop your skills and grow in your career.
Central Team
The People Team:
Our People Team play a pivotal role in managing people-related aspects across the Trust. They are involved in a wide range of activities, including recruitment, payroll assistance, employee relations, policy development and compliance. Workplace diversity and inclusion, wellbeing and benefits are also a primary focus for the team. The People Team have a dedicated helpdesk service where employees across the Trust can get in touch with any HR queries.
Finance:
Our Finance team is made up of a Chief Finance Officer and Group Finance Officers, who work collaboratively, and are responsible for a range of financial activities to ensure the effective and efficient use of resources across the Trust. Key responsibilities of the Finance team include budgeting and financial planning for the schools, audit and compliance, monthly payroll reconciliation and administering of purchase orders and invoices.
Estates:
Our Estates Team are responsible for managing and maintaining the physical infrastructure, facilities, and grounds of the schools within the trust. Their role is crucial in creating a safe, conducive, and well-maintained environment for both pupils and staff. The specific duties and responsibilities of the Estates Team include facilities management, delivering on capital projects and health and safety.
Governance:
Good governance is at the heart of delivering educational excellence. The Board of Trustees has defined what ‘governance’ means for Discovery in a Governance Strategy which outlines how governance is structured and organised as part of a whole trust approach to improving standards. Discovery have a three-tier governance model made up of members, trustees, and school advisory board.
Operations:
The Operations Team serves as the backbone of our daily functions, ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our facilities and administrative processes. Comprising dedicated professionals with diverse expertise, our Operations Team oversees a wide range of essential tasks. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on continuous improvement, our Operations Team works tirelessly behind the scenes to create a safe, supportive, and conducive environment for teaching, learning, and overall school success.
IT:
Our IT team are responsible for managing the technology infrastructure, systems, and digital resources that support the educational and administrative functions of the academies within the Trust. They play an essential role in providing a reliable and secure technology environment to enhance teaching and learning, streamline administrative processes, and ensure effective communication. At Discovery Trust, we have a passion for EdTech and are dedicated to ensuring all our pupils have access to a wide range of technologies including surface books, VR headsets, Microbots, 3D printers, Sphero and drones.
Discovery knows the importance of working with staff across the entire organisation to ensure that their career objectives are regularly discussed and used a focal point for planning their professional development. All our schools and teams have access to an annual career development and professional learning plan which is completed by each member of staff alongside their line manager. The plan provides an opportunity for every member of staff to reflect on their current role and consider where they might want to go within the next 3-5 years. This coaching style conversation leads to a meaningful dialogue between the employee and manager and ensures that all staff professional development is centred around their goals and how they can bring about more impact for the children and adults they work with. Each member of staff owns this plan and reviews this with their manager 4 times per year adjusting as they progress.
We are passionate about making sure we have a flow of talented people and this process allows Discovery to support school leaders and managers in the central team to carefully plan next steps for staff as a part of a trust wide a process. This process helps us to ensure that there are talent pathways in place for staff who are looking for career progression and increased responsibility and equally helps staff to focus their learning on something that makes them more impactful.
For more information about our Career Planning process please contact:
People Team – 0116 318 4066
Discovery Schools proudly offer all employees access to an award-winning assistance programme, Health Assured. Our EAP service is confidential and provides a complete support network that offers expert advice and compassionate guidance 24/7, covering a wide range of issues, including bereavement support, medical and health-related support, and legal information. We strongly believe in providing an EAP service that offers not only reactive support when someone needs it but also proactive and preventative support to deliver the best possible outcomes.
At Discovery Trust, we firmly believe in the investment placed upon ensuring all of our teachers are provided with the time and space to learn so that they can provide the best possible teaching for the pupils in their care.
To allow teachers to spend time developing their skills and knowledge, we have created ‘Teacher Development Time’.
At our school trust, we prioritise and actively promote Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in all aspects of Discovery. We believe in fostering an environment where every individual, regardless of background or identity, feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. Through inclusive policies, proactive initiatives, and ongoing training, we strive to create a culture that celebrates diversity, embraces equity, and ensures equal opportunities for all.
Our commitment to EDI is not only integral to our educational mission but also reflects our dedication to nurturing a compassionate and inclusive learning environment where every student and staff member can flourish and reach their full potential.
At Discovery Trust, recruitment is of the upmost importance, and we follow safer recruitment guidelines when recruiting. This is a set of practices to ensure our staff and volunteers are suitable to work with children and young people. It is a vital part of creating a safe and positive environment and a commitment to keeping our pupils safe from harm. The recruitment process for recruiting staff safely comprises five key phases: planning, advertising, selection for interview, the interview, appointment and pre-employment checks and induction/probation.
