Head of Academy

At Delta Academies Trust, our mission is “improving lives”. If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then we would like to hear from you.

We are currently looking to recruit a Head of Academy for Goldthorpe Primary Academy in Barnsley, to start in April 2023 on a permanent basis. You will be responsible for all aspects of the internal organisation, professional leadership, management, and control of the school and for leading supervision over teaching and support staff in accordance with Instrument of Government. 

You will share the Trust’s vision for improving educational outcomes in the North and will bring about transformational change within the communities that we serve.

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 Head of Academy or aspiring Head of Academy 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.

Goldthorpe is a village within the Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley, in South Yorkshire and the academy lies at the heart of the local community. There are currently 264 pupils on roll and our vision is to develop the holistic potential of all our pupils, so they become successful, responsible, active members of society. We strive at all times to find even more ways of enhancing our work to provide every child with an outstanding start to their school life in an exciting centre of learning, characterised by high standards in literacy and numeracy, a rich, broad, and balanced curriculum, and a happy, safe, and supportive environment. Our academy has a strong commitment to meeting the needs of children and their families and promotes strong relationships with the community.

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 to our staff including:

 •       Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) (opt outs 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

At Delta, we are passionate that our workforce reflects the communities we serve. Our ambition is that everyone regardless of level, role, or background will enjoy an environment of respect, inclusion and belonging. We actively remove barriers to ensure everyone is supported and can reach their potential with us. We take active steps to encourage people from a broad range of backgrounds to apply for jobs at Delta, as we believe a diverse, inclusive company will enable everyone to thrive. We are a disability confident employer and will make reasonable adjustments as required. We are committed to supporting part time and flexible working and believe getting the balance right is critical to personal and professional success.

If you would like a conversation

about this post, please contact the Recruitment team by email at

recruitment@deltatrust.org.uk or call 0345 196 0095.

 For more information and to apply for this position please visit our website at

Careers with Delta • Delta Academies Trust (deltatrust.org.uk)

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.

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.

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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