Principal

Mablethorpe Primary Academy; Mablethorpe; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing platform access

Free parking on site

Dedicated CPD and training

Generation of workload policies to aid

Public sector pension

Job summary

Mablethorpe Primary Academy, part of Greenwood Academies Trust, is seeking a dynamic leader to drive high standards of teaching and learning across the primary phase. You will inspire staff, remove barriers to pupil achievement and work closely with the Trust and local community to sustain continuous improvement.

The role offers opportunities for strategic collaboration, professional development, and engagement with multiple academies within the Trust.

Qualifications

• Has up-to-date knowledge of effective teaching and learning across the primary phase.
• Inspires and supports staff to deliver exceptional learning experiences for every pupil.
• Understands the factors that influence pupil outcomes and is committed to removing barriers to success, especially given the coastal context.
• Has the organisational skills, determination and resilience to drive meaningful school improvement.
• Has a proven track record of leading and developing others, particularly middle leaders.
• Builds positive relationships through excellent communication and interpersonal skills within the academy, neighbouring schools, the Trust and the local community.
• Has successfully led teams through change, securing improvement while bringing people with them on the journey.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop staff to deliver high-quality teaching across the primary phase.
• Drive improvement and remove barriers to pupil achievement.
• Collaborate with other academies within the Greenwood Academies Trust.
• Engage with the local community and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Staff development

Change management

Communication

Job description

Mablethorpe Primary Academy, part of the Greenwood Academies Trust, is a thriving academy located on the Lincolnshire coast. We are a warm, welcoming, and inclusive school, providing a rich and engaging curriculum for children from Nursery through to Year 6. Rated Good by Ofsted in July 2023, the academy is set within extensive grounds, offering excellent outdoor spaces for learning, play, and recreation.

Our pupils are well behaved, enthusiastic, and eager to learn. In return, our dedicated staff are ambitious for every child and are committed to continually improving outcomes. We place a strong emphasis on professional development and provide opportunities for colleagues to grow and develop throughout their careers.

We are looking for a leader who:

• Has relevant and up-to-date knowledge of effective teaching and learning across the primary phase that drives great outcomes for pupils.
• Inspires and supports staff to deliver exceptional learning experiences for every pupil.
• Understands the factors that influence pupil outcomes and is committed to removing barriers to success, especially given the coastal context.
• Has the organisational skills, determination and resilience to drive meaningful school improvement.
• Has a proven track record of leading and developing others, particularly middle leaders.
• Builds positive relationships through excellent communication and interpersonal skills within the academy, neighbouring schools, the Trust and the local community.
• Has successfully led teams through change, securing improvement while bringing people with them on the journey.

Being part of the Greenwood Academies Trust, you will:

• Enjoy professional autonomy in the development of your educational vision.
• Be supported and challenged by an expert and experienced team.
• Be able to share specialist best practice and work collaboratively with colleagues in other academies locally and across the Trust.
• Be eligible to access bespoke development opportunities that will include first class training and professional development opportunities.
• Contribute to the development of the innovative and creative trust-wide improvement activities.

In return we have multiple benefits for our talented and highly valued people:

• Access to Benefit Hub - the world’s largest discount marketplace
• A free Wellbeing Gateway platform and mobile app
• A free, 24/ 7 Employee Assistance Programme - confidential & compassionate support when you need it
• Lease a brand‑new or pre‑loved hybrid vehicle through our Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme
• Train & qualify as a Mental Health First Aider. We aim to have a qualified Mental Health First Aider in each academy
• Supporting your professional development through CPD, Apprenticeships, Upskilling and Professional Review
• Generous public sector pension schemes for everyone
• Eye tests & Spectacles Discount
• Family friendly policies and time off for dependants
• Dedicated ECT support programme
• Access to savings in childcare costs
• Generous annual leave allocation
• Automatic pay progression
• Free parking on all sites
• Principles on workload & directed time for teaching staff
• Professional Supervision for Academy Leaders

Visits welcome by appointment in liaison with the Education Director, Vicci Godbold. Please email [e-mail] if you would like to discuss the opportunity further or organise a tour of the academy.

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.

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.