Headteacher

The directors of The Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham Multi Academy Trust (SNMAT) and the local governing body of William Gladstone Church of England Primary Academy are seeking an exceptional leader to start in January 2019.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to really make a difference to the lives of the young people who attend William Gladstone now and in the future. Make no mistake, William Gladstone has faced some significant challenges in the past but is now in a period of rapid improvement. We are now looking for a leader who can take the academy through its next phase of development. Many of the staff have been recently appointed and are fully committed to the task at hand. As a leader you will receive very high quality support from the multi academy trust. In addition, you will become a member of the SNMAT’s Senior Leadership Team, contributing to the evolution of a successful and growing MAT.

William Gladstone serves a socially diverse community within the town of Newark. It converted to academy status in January 2017 and has been under the direction of an executive headteacher during 2017/18. This was a temporary arrangement to provide stability in advance of the appointment of a permanent headteacher.

We are looking for someone who can:

• Inspire pupils and staff to be the best that they can be
• Focus relentlessly on raising standards through the improvement of teaching
• Instill a culture of high expectations
• Operate effectively in a complex environment with multiple partners
• Contribute to the development of SNMAT
• Promote the Christian values within a Church of England Academy

In return, we can offer you

• The opportunity of a lifetime to make a real difference
• A stable and enthusiastic staff
• Wonderful children who are waiting to be inspired
• The chance to be play a senior role within a MAT structure
• A large building with excellent facilities

If you believe you possess the qualities to take on this exciting challenge, then we would be delighted to hear from you.

If you would like to discuss the role further please contact Chris Moodie, CEO of SNMAT on 07841 025000. Visits to the academy will be warmly encourage and can be arranged individually.

Further details and an application pack is available from the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham MAT website www.snmat.org.uk or e-mail Jo.Saville@snmat.org.uk

Closing Date: Noon on Monday 10th September 2018
Interviews to be held on Thursday 20th and Friday 21st September 2018.

If you would like to discuss the role further please contact Chris Moodie, CEO of SNMAT on 07841 025000. Visits to the academy will be warmly encourage and can be arranged individually.