King Ecgbert School has a long held reputation for excellence in Sheffield, and as headteacher my role is to be the custodian who protects what has long been a wonderful place to be educated. 

In October 2024, our school was judged by Ofsted to be outstanding in all areas of the report, highlighting the supportive and inclusive environment where all pupils, including those with SEND, achieve exceptionally well. 

Our 'ERA' values of academic excellence, showing respect and having high aspirations shape all that we do.

We see our purpose being far more than giving students knowledge, understanding and qualifications; but to help them develop into fine young adults who are happy, confident and able to make a positive difference to world around them when they leave.

Paul Haigh, Headteacher

At King Ecgbert School we celebrate the diversity in our school community. We are officially an Anti-Racist Bronze Award School, accredited by Leeds Beckett University Centre for Race, Education and Decoloniality and were the first school in the country to be accredited as such.

To prepare our students to enter the world as effective global citizens, we work hard to enhance the educational experience of all students by affirming their racial and ethnic identities and engender a sense of belonging and value in school. This is achieved through the delivery of a diverse and representative curriculum, hidden curriculum, enrichment opportunities and staff recruitment. Student groups and student leaders work with staff to recognise and celebrate the diversity of identity in our student and staff body and staff training supports all that we do.

King Ecgbert School Dignity and Respect Policy underpins and supports the delivery of this ethos for all staff, students, families, and visitors who come to King Ecgbert School.

Joining Mercia Learning Trust means being part of an exceptional team of staff committed to continuous improvement, partnership and securing positive outcomes for every pupil. Our multi-academy trust is one of the strongest and most effective in the region.

You will work in an exceptional school, alongside a strong team of professionals, with great pupils.

We share the same mission and moral purpose to empower everyone in our communities, especially the most disadvantaged, to succeed.

We believe pupils should attend a school that focuses on academic excellence, cultural capital and the development of character.

We are looking for staff who share our high expectations to make sure all pupils are successful and leave our schools well-prepared for their future.

Neil Miley, CEO

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