Principal

This is a fantastic opportunity for an inspirational school leader to lead us through our next phase of development.

This post represents an incredible opportunity to continue the improvement work and shape the academy’s strategic direction. You 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.

To be successful, you will be a leader who:

• Has the personal qualities to be an inspirational leader
• Is relentless in driving educational improvement and raising standards for pupils
• Is excited about working with colleagues to deliver a broad and aspirational curriculum
• Has a thorough understanding of factors that influence pupil performance and how to overcome barriers to learning
• Is able to lead staff effectively to deliver high-quality learning experiences for all pupils
• Is able to motivate and support staff and be passionate about enhancing their development
• Is resilient and dynamic
• Is able to build relationships with colleagues, parents and pupils quickly and effectively

We are hoping for a start date of January 2023, depending on your current position.

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), we are an 11–16 inclusive academy situated in Nottingham with exceptional teaching facilities. We are committed to securing achievement for all pupils and have high expectations of pupils and staff, encouraging all young people to work hard and make the best of all the opportunities provided.

In return

Being part of the GAT, 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
• Saving money on everything from the supermarket shop to summer holidays
• A free Employee Assistance Programme from Health Assured

For further information, please click here.

Closing date: 9 October 2022.

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.