Salary: Highly Competitive
Interviews: 12th and 13th October 2022
A fantastic opportunity for an inspirational school leader to lead The Wells Academy, through its next phase of development.
About us:
The Wells Academy was launched in September 2020 and has been on an incredible journey of transformation and improvement. Part of the Greenwood Academies Trust (GAT), Wells is an 11-16 inclusive academy, situated in Nottingham with exceptional teaching facilities. The academy is committed to securing achievement for all pupils and has high expectations of pupils and staff; encouraging all young people to work hard and make the best of all the opportunities provided. Greenwood Academies Trust are now looking to appoint an inspirational and ambitious school leader.
This post represents an incredible opportunity to continue the improvement work and shape its strategic direction. The successful candidate should therefore be a motivational leader with a proven track record of school development and improvement. Supported by the Trust’s education team, you will have the opportunity to lead the academy on its journey to Good for its first inspection. You will work together with staff, stakeholders and Trust colleagues to develop outstanding learning experiences and deliver an innovative curriculum for all pupils in the academy.
Are you a leader who:
- has the personal qualities to be an inspirational leader
- Is relentless in driving educational improvement and raised standards for pupils
- Excited about working with colleagues to deliver a broad and aspirational curriculum
- Have a thorough understanding of factors that influence pupil performance and how to overcome barriers to learning
- Able to lead staff effectively to deliver high quality learning experiences for all pupils
- Able to motivate and support staff and be passionate about enhancing their development
- Resilient and dynamic
- Able to build relationships with colleagues, parents and pupils quickly and effectively.
We are hoping for a start date of January 2023, depending on the candidate’s current position.
If you would like further information, to arrange an informal phone call or online Teams meeting, please contact the academy’s Educational Director, Robert Sloan on: robert.sloan@greenwoodacademies.org
In Return:
You can be assured that you will be joining a successful Multi Academy Trust that has a great track record in helping children to succeed no matter what their background. The Trust is dedicated to valuing and developing the workforce whether that be through ensuring a fair workload or offering access to bespoke CPD from the Learning Alliance to enhance professional growth.
We believe in looking after the people who make a huge difference to our children, their families and the communities we serve. That’s why we give everyone who joins a Perkbox account – with 24/7 access to perks and discounts, plus curated wellbeing tools to look after your physical and mental health. It’s part of our commitment to look after you.
Here’s what you can look forward to:
- Hundreds of global and local perks, available online 24/7
- Shopping discounts from the biggest brands, all year round
- Save money on everything from the supermarket shop to summer holidays
- A free Employee Assistance Programme from Health Assured
If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close and interview this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks, therefore, all posts within the Trust are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. It is an offence to apply for a role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
All adults employed by the Trust have a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations.
The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.
All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.