Principal

Primary Principal – The Bramble Academy

Salary: L14-20

Closing date: 12^th December 2023 (9am)

Proposed Interviews on: 14^th December 2023

The Bramble Academy is a 1FE primary that has recently joined the Greenwood Academies Trust, based in Mansfield Woodhouse, North Nottinghamshire.   It forms part of a growing cluster of academies in the locality, including The Brunts Academy, Mansfield Primary and Skegby Junior.  There are good links to the region and A38/M1/A1 transport networks.

The academy is a welcoming and friendly place that is developing a rich and engaging curriculum for pupils from Nursery to Year 6. Ofsted last inspected in September 2021. The academy is set in spacious grounds with ample playgrounds, MUGA and field spaces for pupils to use. The building caters well for all pupils, providing quiet spaces for group work, a large well-resourced open plan library, a hall and dedicated rooms for more practical based work. Modernisation of the building means there are light and airy spaces making it a pleasant place to learn. The academy has potential for further development with an aspirational and committed leader at the helm! Pupils are well behaved and eager to learn. In return, staff are ambitious to build on their continuous commitment to raise outcomes for all and welcome professional development opportunities.

We are looking for an experienced primary leader to strengthen and lead the committed team of staff at The Bramble Academy through the next phase of their journey, ensuring the delivery of an engaging, broad and balanced curriculum.  The academy enjoys a positive relationship with its diverse community and parents, so working effectively with the local community is essential to continue to raise the profile of the academy is important to us.

You will have specific support from the GAT network of experts, working to an academy primary framework and have access to a huge range of informal support and professional development.

Are you a leader who:

• Has relevant and up to date knowledge of teaching and learning strategies across the primary phase;
• Is excited about working with colleagues to develop an aspirational and broad curriculum;
• Leads staff effectively to deliver high quality learning experiences for all pupils, including those with high levels of educational need;
• Has a thorough understanding of factors that influence pupil performance and how to overcome barriers to learning;
• Has strong organisational skills and is relentlessness in driving educational improvement and raised standards for all pupils;
• Has significant experience of leading and developing others, in particular middle leaders;
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Has previously led a team of people through change and improvement;
• Has the skill and ability to engage parents and the community in the life of the school.

If you would like further information or to arrange an informal phone / Teams call please contact the Senior Education Director, Andrew Clarke at: andrew.clarke@greenwoodacademies.org

Successful shortlisted candidates will be informed on 12^th December 2023 for interviews on the 14^th December 2023 (to be confirmed).