Principal
Goole Academy
East Riding of Yorkshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- Leadership Scale L31 – L37 (£92,596 - £107,267)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- April 2023
- Apply by:
- 29 January 2023
Job overview
Due to an internal promotion Goole Academy are looking to appoint a Principal to join our academy in April 2023 on a full-time permanent basis. Goole Academy is part of Delta Academies Trust, one of the highest performing large Trusts in the country and we are excited to offer an opportunity for you to come and join us.
Goole Academy serves a local community which has its roots in industry, coupled with a rich maritime history. Located just off Junction 36 of the M62; many students, but not all, live within walking distance. The Academy is fed by a total of 10 primary schools which vary significantly in size. There has been a recent surge in popularity with the overall number of children on roll rising sharply. Numbers in Key Stage 4 are progressing towards our Pupil Admission Number (PAN) of 210. However, in KS3 we have had a record number of first choice applications with us exceeding PAN for the last three years with 280, 240 and 270 first choice applications. This is unprecedented for us, and the trend looks set to continue. In September 2023 we will have close to 1200 children on roll. An increase of almost 400 children in the last four years. Goole Academy has become the school of choice in the local area.
The Academy prides itself on providing its students with a first-class education. Since joining Delta Academies Trust the school have moved on a strong upward trajectory. Huge improvements in the quality of education have seen academic outcomes improve significantly with levels of student, staff and parent satisfaction that have never been better. Highlights from this year include:
1. Record breaking progress - last year saw us become the top school in both our Trust and Local Authority for Progress 8 (+0.57). This ranked us in the top 300 schools in England.
2. Record breaking attainment - for the first time ever over 50% of our students achieved a strong pass in English and Maths. Furthermore, for the first time ever we are above local and national average for the Attainment 8 measure.
3. A successful Ofsted inspection which saw the school achieve a ‘Good’ grading.
4. Huge investment across the site with the opening of a £1.6million dining room extension imminent.
As Principal at Goole Academy, you will ensure that the Trust’s strategic vision is implemented within the school community. Working alongside the Executive Leadership Team and Specialist Subject Directors, you will ensure an outstanding educational provision for all students. You will be supported by a fantastic team of professionals who are committed to ensuring that our students experience an exceptional education.
Our principals come together every five weeks at our network meetings alongside the subject directors and the executive team, so you are never alone. In addition, we have an annual two-day conference in October each year to share your successes allow you to network with key Trust colleagues. On appointment we will also offer you a comprehensive induction programme so that you can familiarise yourself with our systems and processes.
You will share the Trust’s vision for improving educational outcomes in the North, bringing about transformational change within the communities that we serve. We pride ourselves on being able to offer you fantastic professional development and we hope that this appointment be a pathway to our next executive leaders.
As the most senior leader within the Academy, you will work with your Senior Leadership Team to ensure consistent application of effective Trust systems and processes. You will use experience and innovation to drive forward school improvement to ensure that no child is left behind.
This role will suit an existing Principal or Vice Principal who wants to make a significant difference to children’s lives by shaping their educational experience.
You will be inspiring and engaging, with the ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders.
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You will also have the opportunity to utilise our Outdoor Environmental Centre at Dallowgill with your students and staff.
This is a great opportunity to experience leadership at a very high level, using your knowledge, experience, passion, and talent to shape education.
We offer an extensive range of opportunities, incentives and benefits with this post including:
• Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) (opt out available)
• Private Medical Cover (Individual cover only for permanent posts) with the option to add family members via a personal salary deduction
· Access to the Delta benefits website with discounts on retailers, holidays, days out, etc.
• Access to Cycle to Work scheme, car leasing and technology scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
• Training and development opportunities
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact the Executive Principal's PA, Linda Smith, on 01405 504000, Ext 132.
For more information and to apply for this position please visit our website at Careers with Delta • Delta Academies Trust (deltatrust.org.uk)
In accordance with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the recruitment process.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of its students and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate and checks of the relevant barred list / prohibition lists.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. However, it is important to note that if we receive a high volume of applications, we may limit the numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people.
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About Goole Academy
Who Are We?
With close to 1000 pupils aged between 11 and 16 housed in a mix of modern and traditional buildings, Goole is a busy and vibrant place with great access and an exciting future. There is significant development and investment on the horizon with the announcement of major multinational companies bringing significant funding to the area. One example of this is the arrival of a £200million Siemens Mobility project developing a brand new train manufacturing plant and supply chain rail village.
Goole Academy's ethos is to deliver excellence for its staff, students and parents. At the heart of Goole Academy is a deeply embedded belief that every child is entitled to high quality education and it is our aim to make this a reality. The Academy is delighted to be part of the Delta family of schools, and the children of Goole now have some of the best chances of an outstanding education. The Academy aims to provide a learning environment that ignites a passion for learning and where all students are challenged and motivated whilst providing a caring and supporting ethos.
Why Join our Academy?
"This is an exciting time for the students, staff, parents and carers here at Goole Academy. We are embarking on a period of rapid improvement. With the support of Delta Academies Trust, all staff have worked tremendously hard to reshape the climate in the Academy. We have made tangible progress and highly effective strategies/systems have been put in place to address our areas of development and maintain our strengths. Goole Academy is a great place to work and all staff are committed to seeing our work through. Expectations are high and we have an aspirational mind set. We plan to ensure that all our students reach their full potential.
Our staff are talented and enthusiastic and have all contributed to the academy’s success story. We have a staff rewards budget and socialise both as subject teams and as a whole staff. We also have access to a staff benefits scheme. At Goole, we value the continuous professional development of all our employees and recognise that our staff and students are most successful when they feel happy, valued, challenged and supported to achieve their very best."
Julian Harrison, Principal.
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