Lionheart New Starter Induction Booklet by LionheartEdTrust

WELCOME TO LIONHEART A GUIDE FOR NEW STARTERS

AS AT SEPTEMBER 2025

TRUST DEPARTMENTS -

USEFUL CONTACTS

IT: ITSupport@lionhearttrust.org.uk

Human Resources: HR@lionhearttrust.org.uk

Finance: Finance@lionhearttrust.org.uk

Digital Development: DDD@lionhearttrust.org.uk

Marketing & Communications: Marketing@lionhearttrust.org.uk

Data Protection: DPO@lionhearttrust.org.uk

Depending on your role and where you are based, you may have more localised support available. Ask your line manager.

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WELCOME TO LIONHEART

The Lionheart Educational Trust established in 2013 with Beauchamp College as its founding provider, welcoming its first additional school in 2014 to become a multi-academy trust. Now Lionheart is 17 schools strong, with primaries through to post-16 making up our East Midlands multi-academy trust.

Each of our schools has its own special, unique character and contexts; but our shared culture unites us. We are truly greater than the sum of our parts and every member of our community is valued and valuable as we work to ensure the highest quality education for all our learners.

I believe that education has the power to create new and exciting life chances for young people and I am passionate about seeing them being able to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

Lionheart Educational Trust aims to play a part in preparing learners to be confident, resilient, mature, aspirational and active young people. It is essential to shape learners with these key qualities and as a Trust, we seek to break down barriers in order to provide opportunities for all pupils to progress. I am proud to have a staff body who are united in this aim; to drive up standards and provide exciting opportunities for young people.

We seek to create lifelong learners and offer outstanding provision for our 4-19 year olds. To do that, we invest in our teachers, leaders and associate staff through empowerment, encouraging the sharing of best practice across the Trust, career planning and the extensive offering of CPD opportunities. I encourage you, as a valued member of our staff body, to take advantage of these opportunities.

I look forward to working with you as Lionheart’s journey continues to open up doors for learners across the East Midlands.

Kath Kelly CEO of Lionheart Educational Trust

To empower every person from every background to unlock their future and thrive in a competitive world.

We do this by

• Embracing opportunities and challenges where we know we can make the most difference

• Doing what is right not what is easy

• Investing in and developing our staff to achieve their full potential

• Ensuring that equity is at the forefront of everything we do

• Celebrating diversity and individuality

LIONHEART’S MISSION STAFF PLEDGE

The staff pledge is a promise to the communities that we serve that we will work with them with limitless enthusiasm and optimism to provide a platform for each young person’s light to shine brightly.

To fulfil the pledge we commit to the 3Ps throughout our work:

PUPIL-CENTRED

We are committed to our belief that schools are run for pupils and that everything we do is for their opportunities to succeed at school and in the future

POSITIVE

We all embrace challenges with a positive and open-mind, always looking for opportunities to develop young people

PROFESSIONAL

We seek to model professionalism at all times

GET TO KNOW YOUR EMPLOYER, LIONHEART

Every person who works at Lionheart makes an impact on the lives of young people across our East Midlands schools. Our mission is to give our young people the very best opportunities to open doors to their futures and we know that in order to deliver that, all our staff deserve the same. Which is why we invest in our staff, create opportunities and encourage ambition.

Joining the Lionheart team, whether in a central Trust role or at one of our schools means:

1 GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES

We invest in your future. Our own professional development offer, ‘Elevate with Lionheart’, gives you access to comprehensive internal training programmes, online learning, professional qualifications, collaborative opportunities and pathways for career advancement.

2 PURPOSE-DRIVEN WORK

We’re dedicated to ensuring that all our young people have opportunities to open doors so that they can thrive in a competitive world. In joining us, you’ll help us achieve this mission as we know that every member of staff plays their part. It is you that helps us make that difference.

COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENT

You’ve joined a team of like-minded individuals who are passionate about what they do. We facilitate collaboration between schools and colleagues and promote an open-door policy where everyone can have a voice.

4 INCLUSIVE CULTURE

We celebrate different perspectives and backgrounds, fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to share their ideas. A diverse workforce of beliefs and experiences enhances the understanding of our young people. We know that discrimination exists, and we take positive action to eradicate it and promote equity and inclusion.

5 WORK-LIFE BALANCE

Life outside of work matters. We’ve introduced flexible and remote working to support you in maintaining a healthy balance. We also offer all support staff the opportunity to undertake volunteering in the community and our golden time benefit enables all staff, including teachers, to take time off during the term.

6 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Enjoy a benefits package designed to support your wellbeing.

OUR SCHOOLS

Lionheart comprises 17 schools across Leicester, Leicestershire and South Derbyshire made up of six primaries, one junior, nine secondaries (three with sixth form provision) and one dedicated sixth form.

PRIMARIES

BROCKS HILL

A popular primary school adjacent to Beauchamp College in Oadby, welcoming 4-11 year-olds from the Oadby area.

Howdon Road, Oadby, Leicester LE2 5WP T: 0116 271 4885

@brockshill

Head of School: Cathryn Shilling

BROOM LEYS

Broom Leys is a large primary school in Coalville, set on a plot of nearly 9 acres, catering for children aged 4-11.

Broom Leys Road, Coalville, Leicester LE67 4DB T: 01530 832234

@Broom_Leys_Sch

Headteacher: Robert Prior

GREENSTONE

Opening in August 2025, Greenstone is a brand-new school with forest school and outdoor learning at the heart.

Sence Valley Road, Coalville, LE67 1HQ T: 01530 444950

@Greenstoneprimaryschool

Head of School: Natalie Yeomans

HALLAM FIELDS

Opened by Lionheart in 2018, this is a small one-form entry school in the heart of the new Hallam Fields estate in Birstall.

Long Meadow Way, Birstall, Leicester LE4 3LL T: 0116 267 0550

@hallamfieldsps

Head of School: Ifat Sultana

HIGHCLIFFE

One of three Lionheart primary schools, for 4-11 year olds, serving the Birstall community.

Greengate Lane, Birstall, Leicester LE4 3DL T: 0116 296 7600

@highcliffeps

Head of School: Simone Stewart

NEWHALL JUNIOR

A three-class-entry school welcoming children from Newhall and surrounding south Derbyshire areas for key stage two education.

Chesterfield Ave, Newhall, Swadlincote, Derbyshire DE11 0TR

T: 01283 217472

@NewhallJuniors

Head of School: Claire Weaver

RIVERSIDE

At the heart of Birstall village, Riverside is a two-form entry school for 4-11 year-olds.

Wanlip Lane,Birstall, Leicestershire, LE4 4JU T: 0116 210 7373

@riversideps1

Head of School: Rachel Roberts

SECONDARIES

BEAUCHAMP COLLEGE

The founding school of Lionheart Educational Trust, Beauchamp is a large college with over 2000 students aged 11-19 across key stages 3, 4, and 5.

Ridge Way, Oadby, Leicester LE2 5TP T: 0116 272 9100

@bchampcollege

@Beauchampcollege

Associate Principal: Alice King

THE CASTLE ROCK SCHOOL

An academy for students aged 11-18, serving an extensive area including Coalville, Whitwick and adjacent housing areas.

Meadow Lane, Coalville, Leicester, LE67 4BR T: 01530 834368

@CastleRockSch

@castlerocksch

Associate Principal: Roma Dhameja

THE CEDARS ACADEMY

The Cedars Academy is an 11 to 18 academy in Birstall, Leicestershire, incorporating Cedars Martin Sixth Form. The school prides itself on a culture of high aspirations and hard work.

Wanlip Lane, Birstall, Leicester, LE4 4GH T: 0116 267 7107

@CedarsAcad

Associate Principal: James Rolfe

HUMPHREY PERKINS SCHOOL

Humphrey Perkins School is a small 11-16 school in rural BarrowUpon-Soar with big ambitions for pupils.

74-78 Cotes Road, Barrow Upon Soar, Loughborough, LE12 8JU

T: 01509 412385

@HumphreyPerkins

@HumphreyPerkinsSchoolBarrow

Associate Principal: Della Bartram

JUDGEMEADOW COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Judgemeadow is a mixed 11-16 secondary school located in Evington, which promotes a culture of respect, kindness and hard work.

Marydene Drive, Evington, Leicester LE5 6HP T: 0116 241 1920

@judgemeadow

@judgemeadowcommunitycollege

@official_judgemeadow

Associate Principal: Alex Grainge

MARTIN HIGH SCHOOL

An 11-16 school in Anstey, providing a balanced and broad curriculum to all learners.

Link Road, Anstey, Leicester LE7 7EB T: 0116 236 3291

@MartinHighSch

@MartinHighSchoolAnstey

Associate Principal: Nina Smith

MERCIA ACADEMY

Situated on the same site as Lionheart’s Newhall Junior, Mercia Academy is a small secondary school with a big heart invested in excellence and opportunity for the area’s 11-16 year olds.

Sunnyside, Newhall, Swadlincote, Derbyshire DE11 0TL T: 01283 216404

@MerciaAcademy

@ merciaacademy

Associate Principal: Nick Holmes

THE NEWBRIDGE SCHOOL

An 11-16 school in Coalville welcoming the young people of Coalville, Ibstock and surrounding areas.

Forest Road, Coalville, Leicester LE67 3SJ T: 01530 831561

@TheNewBridgeSch

@NewbridgeSch

Co-Heads of School: Mike Gamble and Mick Rowbottom

SIR JONATHAN NORTH GIRLS’ COLLEGE

Leicestershire’s only multi-faith state all-girls’ school, serving the local community and further afield.

Knighton Lane East, Leicester LE2 6FU T: 0116 270 8116

@sjnccschool

@sirjonathannorth

Associate Principal: Helen Coles-Hennessey

SIXTH FORM

BEAUCHAMP CITY SIXTH FORM

A dedicated sixth form at the heart of Leicester city, offering specialist academic teaching for 16-19 year olds.

South Albion Street, Leicester LE1 6 JLT: 0116 497 9330

@BeaCitySixth

@beacitysixth

Associate Principal: Catherine Bartholomew

GOVERNANCE AND COMPLIANCE

The Governance and Compliance team looks after all interactions between schools and governors including clerking meetings and arranging panels. If you are interested in becoming a staff or community governor, please contact the team: governance@lionhearttrust.org.uk

This team also manages all aspects of data protection for the Trust.

DATA PROTECTION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

DATA BREACHES

Let us know if you send an email to the incorrect recipient or misplace student or staff information. We’ll let you know what to do next.

SUBJECT ACCESS REQUEST

Is someone asking for student or staff personal information? This may be a Subject Access Request (SAR). Just ask and we can help you, and release the information securely.

STUDENT REFERENCE REQUESTS

Student reference request? Send it to us for checks and secure, timely sharing.

POLICE REQUESTS

All police requests must be reported to the Data Protection Team immediately to ensure that we log the request and send the information securely. In an emergency we can be informed after the fact but as soon as possible!

FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUESTS

Is someone asking for information relating to the school? This could be a Freedom of Information Request (FOI), and should be forwarded to the Data Protection Team as soon as possible (we only have 20 days to respond!)

DATA PROTECTION IMPACT ASSESSMENTS (DPIAS)

Are you undertaking a new project, using a new piece of software or website? A Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) may be required. If it is, it will need to be done before the project starts, so always ask if in doubt.

DATA SUBJECT RIGHTS, TRAINING AND SUPPORT

LIONHEART EDUCATIONAL TRUST STRUCTURE

Sian Kalidoski Director of Marketing & Communications

Catherine Bartholomew Associate Principal Beauchamp City

James McKenna Executive Principal

Helen Coles-Hennessey Associate Principal Sir Jonathan North Girls’ College

John Pye Executive Principal

Della Bartram Associate Principal Humphrey Perkins

Ifat Sultana Head of School Hallam Fields Primary

Ellie Johnson Director of Maths (Primary)

Kath CEO Jenny Piper Deputy

Alice King Associate Principal Beauchamp College

Jenny Piper-Gale Deputy CEO

Alex Grainge Associate Principal Judgemeadow Community College

Chelsea Williams Executive Principal

Simone Stewart Head of School Highcliffe Primary

Rachel Roberts Head of School Riverside Primary

Kath Kelly CEO

Associate The

Sadie Pollard Chief Finance Officer Ben Jackson Chief Operating Officer Alex Petrie Director of Curriculum Directors

Anna Hunt Director of English

Georgina Cashmore Director of English

Lydia Melbourne Director of Primary Curriculum

Sarah George Director of Assistant

Ciaran McGeeney Assistant Director of Computing Adam Gaskill Assistant Director Subject Emma Lowe Design Aimee Poulsom RS

Clark Geography Rebecca Ardley PE

Kelly CEO

Piper Gale Deputy CEO

Anne Lamb Director of People

Lauren Hackett Head of Governance & Compliance

Sally Wicken Executive Principal

Mike Gamble/Mick Rowbottom Co-Heads of School The Newbridge School

Alex Petrie Director of Curriculum

Roma Dhameja Associate Principal The Castle Rock School

Roger Taylor Director of Estates

Cathryn Shilling Head of School Brocks Hill Primary

Richard Heppell Director of Data & Exams

Nick Holmes Associate Principal Mercia Academy

Laura Sanchez Executive Principal

James Rolfe Associate Principal The Cedars Academy

Robert Prior

Nina Smith Associate Principal Martin High School

Executive Principal & Headteacher of Broom Leys Primary

Natalie Yeomans Head of School Greenstone Primary

Directors

George of Inclusion

Jenny Shakespeare Director of Science

Directors

Gaskill Director of Maths

Subject Leads

Roma Dhameja Business & Economics

Tim Dolan Director of Maths/ Associate Director of Curriculum

Sharon Malley Assistant Director of Maths

Vanessa Glynn Performing Arts

Kezia Mee MFL

Claire Weaver Head of School Newhall Junior School

Alex Vann Director of Computing

Amy Earthrowl Director of History

Pritten Davda IT & Computing

BEEHIVE

YOUR CENTRALISED EVERY DAY RESOURCE

You can access Beehive at beehive.lionhearttrust.org.uk and login using your usual IT login.

Beehive is an online resource that is bespoke to Lionheart Educational Trust and its schools. As well as hosting lots of tools and information for staff, dedicated areas are also used by students and parents.

You can ask for a training session on Beehive from your line manager, however, you will also find a range of learning resources under Beehive’s ‘Knowledgebase’

Here’s an overview of its capabilities:

USEFUL FOR TEACHING STAFF

Timetable – you can easily see your teaching timetable, knowing when, where who and what subject you will be teaching that day or week.

Classes – view your class lists, drill down into student information and set your seating plans for lessons.

Behaviour – view and apply rewards and sanctions for good and poor behaviour of students.

Assignments – set homework for students easily.

Events – set up extra-curricular events, allowing pupils to sign up easily.

USEFUL FOR ALL STAFF

Forms – a range of accessible online forms including mileage and expenses, claiming back payment for additional hours worked and purchase orders for buying goods.

Smartcard – top-up your ID card with money through Beehive to enable you to buy lunch on school premises using the cashless purchasing system.

QLT – our appraisal system for annual and mid-year performance reviews.

Employee Resources – Lots of personnel information such as staff benefits, HR guidance and staff awards. Knowledgebase - Resources for working digitally, helping you to achieve a succesful working day.

USEFUL INFO

SMARTCARD & LANYARD

When you start with Lionheart, you will be supplied with a smartcard and lanyard. The smartcard is your ID and will feature your photo and name. It must always be worn while on any school site so you can be easily identified. It will:

• Give you access to your school site gates and doors which use an electronic locking system (or access to multiple sites, depending on your role).

• Enable you to use any printer. NB you cannot print at all without your smartcard.

• Allow you to purchase food and drink on school site(s). NB. You must top up your card with money on Beehive first.

HOLIDAYS

Holiday allowance runs for the duration of the academic year, so from 1st September - 31st August. When you join, you will be advised of your entitlement for the remainder of that year.

Associate staff who work all year round, or are entitled to book annual leave during term-time, can manage holiday via Beehive.

GOLDEN TIME

All staff – teaching and associate – are entitled to one full working day or 5 separate hours of leave per academic year which can be taken during term-time. This is a Lionheart thank you to our staff and means you don’t need to miss that special family moment, or you can arrange that appointment that can’t be made outside of school hours. Golden time is requested through Beehive.

TRAVEL

If your role requires you to travel between sites, you are able to claim 45p per mile. This is different for staff on the company Tusker car scheme and is reviewed quarterly by the Government (8p per mile as at 1/6/24). You should calculate your usual return mileage from home to your contracted work base and deduct those miles from any travel claim to other sites. If you are visiting another site closer to your home, you are not entitled to claim for that journey. Mileage claims are made using Beehive forms.

PARKING

Complimentary parking is available across our school sites, however, please check with your site in case you need to be allocated a space.

EV CHARGING

Reduced rate charging for employees with electric or hybrid vehicles is available at these school sites:

• Sir Jonathan North Girls College (Knighton)

• Judgemeadow Community College (Evington)

• The Cedars Academy (Birstall)

• Broom Leys Primary School (Coalville)

• The Newbridge School (Coalville)

To secure the reduced rate, you must first register at tinyurl.com/4hzszf3n

PAYROLL

All staff are paid, by BACS, on the last working day of each month. Once you join Lionheart, you will receive an email from Dataplan/E-Payslips asking you to set up an account where you will be able to access payslips.

IT

On joining Lionheart, you will have an IT induction where you will be given access details to login to computer equipment. Your login will work on any computer.

WATERPROOF COAT

If you undertake breaktime duties outside, or spend a reasonable amount of time outdoors in your job, you may request a complimentary Lionheart branded coat. These are distributed on your school site - ask your line manager for further details.

POLICIES

All policies can be found on the L: Drive and we recommend you read and familiarise yourself with them.

HEART AWARDS

Lionheart’s award scheme encourages employees to nominate colleagues across the Trust, where recognition is deserved for professional, pupil-centred or positive behaviours. Nominations are quick and easy to make, with the Heart Awards form found on Beehive in the forms section. Nominations close on 1st May 2026.

YOUR BENEFITS

AS A THANK YOU FOR YOUR HARD WORK AND DEDICATION, WE ARE PLEASED TO OFFER STAFF A FANTASTIC PACKAGE OF BENEFITS.

Benenden health – Access to GPs and healthcare advice, as well as treatments and prescriptions. Employees pay only the tax – around £3-5 per month – on this benefit in kind.

Fitness suite – free use of Lionheart Fitness at Beauchamp College in Oadby, featuring state-of-the-art Freemotion/iFit equipment.

GymFlex – Discounted membership for gyms including David Lloyd, Nuffield and Everyone Active.

Electrical goods purchasing – make savings by purchasing through our salary sacrifice scheme with Currys PC World. Deductions will be made from your monthly salary.

Bicycle purchasing - A cycle2work salary sacrifice scheme enabling you to make huge savings on bikes and accessories.

Breakdown cover – Up to 50% discount on high street rates for breakdown cover with the RAC.

CPD – including fully or partyfunded courses and access to the apprenticeship levy. All staff have a paid-for license for both LinkedIn Learning and National College.

Discount for Teachers – 100s of savings on major brands at discountsforteachers.co.uk

Pension – a generous employer contribution to top up your pension savings.

Eyetests & glasses – free eyetests for employees who regularly use display screen equipment, and discounts on glasses, if required.

GET INVOLVED

WE PRIDE OURSELVES ON OUR INCLUSIVITY AND SUPPORT OF EMPLOYEES. IT IS OUR MISSION TO ENSURE THAT WE RECOGNISE THE HUGE RANGE OF DIVERSITY WE HAVE IN OUR TRUST, AND THAT ALL INDIVIDUALS ARE CONFIDENT THEY HAVE A PLACE AT THE TABLE AND OPPORTUNITIES TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.

Lionheart run a number of focus groups which are open to any staff member who has a keen interest in contributing and who identifies with the group’s characteristic. These focus groups meet four times a year, after school and online.

Our focus groups are:

LGBTQ+ BAME Disability

If you wish to find out more or join one of the groups, please email employeecomms@lionhearttrust.org.uk

KEY DATES

Training day N/a Friday 22nd August 2025

Bank holiday N/a Monday 25th August 2025

Training day/s Thurs 4th - Fri 5th September 2025 Tuesday 26th August 2025

Term begins Monday 8th September 2025 Wednesday 27th August 2025

Half term break Monday 27th to Friday 31st October 2025

20th to Friday 24th October 2025 Inset day

Training day

5th January 2026

5th January 2026 Term begins Tuesday 6th January 2026

6th January 2026 Half term break

16th to Friday 20st February 2026 Mon 16th February to Fri 20th February 2026

Term ends Friday 27th March 2026 Friday 27th March 2026 SUMMER TERM

Term begins Tuesday 14th April 2026

13th April 2026 Bank holiday

4th May 2026

23rd July 2026

APPRAISAL DATES

September - October

4th May 2026

10th July 2026

Line managers work with employees to agree goals for the new academic year, including training and development needs.

February – March

A mid-year review is undertaken between employees and their line manager where progress made towards goals is reviewed.

September

Line Managers review employees’ performance from the previous academic year and begin the process of setting fresh goals for the new academic year.

EMPLOYEE CHECKLIST

HERE’S A CHECKLIST FOR YOUR FIRST COUPLE OF WEEKS AS A LIONHEART EMPLOYEE.

ASK YOUR LINE MANAGER OR BUDDY IF YOU ARE UNSURE.

Smartcard/ID - does it work to gain entry, print and purchase?

IT login – have you tested to make sure you can login and access files and systems?

Site tour – ensure you are shown around the site where you are based.

Timings – get to know the timings of the school day.

Emergencies – what is the procedure if there is a fire drill or evacuation. Where’s your nearest exit?

Mandatory training – complete your safeguarding and data protection training on the VLE.

DSLs – make sure you know who your Designated Safeguarding Leads are.

Absence – find out the procedure for reporting yourself absent from work.

Staff communication – do you need to attend staff briefing and when is it? Is there a bulletin?

Dress code – Ask about your school’s employee dress code to ensure you are appropriately dressed.

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