Executive Principal

The Diocese of Gloucester Academies Trust

Our vision is to provide children of all faiths and none with excellent educational provision, which transforms lives within a caring and supportive Christian ethos. Working collaboratively across our academies, we have, together, developed dynamic and sustainable communities of learning which are mutually accountable to one another.

This is a successful and growing Trust of 10 schools.

Executive Principal

This role provides an exciting opportunity for an inspirational Executive Principal to lead Hardwicke Parochial Academy, a successful and oversubscribed 2FE academy, alongside opening Clearwater Church of England Primary Academy, a brand new neighbouring free school and nursery in new purpose-built facilities.
We are looking to appoint an outstanding leader who naturally inspires others and is passionate about teaching and learning. The successful candidate will be a highly effective and knowledgeable primary practitioner with a proven track record in leading teaching and learning and securing excellent outcomes for pupils. Applicants should be driven by a commitment to create the best possible educational opportunities for pupils across the two academies and wider Trust.

We are looking for someone who:

• can clearly articulate a compelling vision of educational excellence across the two communities
• is passionately committed to developing the distinctive Church of England ethos of both academies
• inspires, leads and motivates all staff and pupils to give of their best
• is committed to the Trust’s vision of inclusive education
• can building excellent relationships with all stakeholders
• is committed to leading the development of collaboration between the two schools and wider Trust academies.

We can offer you:

• the opportunity to be part of an extended leadership team across the Academy Trust
• CPD, professional support and career development in a highly successful and growing organisation
• an existing ‘Good’ School (as judged by Ofsted) with a motivated and ambitious governing body and Key Stage 2 results amongst the highest in the South West
• the opportunity to lead and shape the development of a brand new school, in purpose-built accommodation

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.

For an application pack or to register interest in the Trust, please contact Ellie Hully at: Ehully@glosdioc.org.uk 

Closing date for applications: 3 March 2017.
Interviews: 23 – 24 March 2017

The Diocese of Gloucester Academies Trust, 3 College Green, Gloucester GL1 2LR. Tel: 01452 835597
www.dgat.org.uk