Principal

This is an extremely exciting opportunity to lead one of our largest academies, recently judged ‘good’ by Ofsted and with ambitions to achieve even more. We're seeking a Principal who will raise standards further, grow and develop leadership capacity and support the community in realising their high expectations.

We’re looking for a Principal who:

• has the drive and passion to ensure significant improvements in the performance of all pupils;
• has an effective management style to encourage innovation and confidence amongst staff;
• has strong organisational skills and a relentless pursuit to instil strategies to improve behaviour and raise standards;
• has significant experience of managing others and the ability to be able to set clear goals for staff performance;
• has excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• has vision, passion and a proven record in school improvement and an enthusiasm for teaching;
• has high values and expectations of achievement and behaviour;
• has great teamwork and leadership skills;
• values the contribution of parents and the wider community;
• is a team player who can lead and support work across our Trust.

About Us

Situated in Peterborough - one of the UK’s fastest growing cities - we are transforming the life chances of our pupils by ensuring that every child can succeed, despite the challenges they may face. 

We aim to ensure that every pupil receives the best education possible in a stimulating environment which facilitates good learning. Staff are motivated and committed to achieving the highest standards and the Greenwood Academies Trust provides support and challenges reporting to the Education Director and engages with our specialist Senior Education Advisers.

Our £23million state-of-the-art building boasts facilities which are arguably some of the best in the county including two sports halls, numerous outdoor pitches, a dance studio and its own sports centre.

In Return

Joining us, you will find yourself well-supported by a committed SLT and staff team, our pupils and GAT. As a well-established multi academy trust, GAT has a track record of helping to raise standards in areas of deprivation and provides centralised services and support to enable staff to focus on teaching. You can also be assured that you will be contributing to helping support our mission to enable every child to do their best.

All our academies work collaboratively to share best practice and are supported by the expertise within the Education Support Team to enable the focus to be on teaching and learning. As a GAT employee, you will receive excellent opportunities for career progression and access to bespoke CPD from the GAT Learning Alliance to enhance your professional growth. 

Visits & Informal Discussions

Visits to the academy are warmly welcomed; please contact Pauline Poli, PA to the Principal, on 01733 821430 or email ppoli@stangroundacademy.org

To discuss the post further, please email Tom Campbell, Education Director: tom.campbell@greenwoodacademies.org 

For further information, please visit http://www.greenwoodacademies.org/sta/040

Closing date: Midday on 16th April 2018. 

Interview date: 23rd & 24th April 2018. 

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.

The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.