Head of Academy

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The successful candidate will have a clear vision and drive to lead the school forward to address the key areas for development and this will shape the priorities over the next three years. We are seeking to appoint an inspirational and driven Head of Academy who has the skills, knowledge and experience to deliver an excellent education for all for its students. This is an excellent and exciting opportunity for someone wishing to take their first steps into Headship. 

The successful candidate with work with the support of Minerva Learning Trust colleagues to lead Barrow Hill Primary Academy through a journey of significant improvement to realise the school’s tremendous potential. We are looking for an innovative and strategic thinker with previous headship or proven senior leadership experience to lead our school on the next stage of its journey. As well as being an expert strategist with a track record of delivering whole school improvement, you will motivate, inspire and empower our staff and children. 

The successful candidate will have:

• belief in the worth and potential of every student.
• the ability to implement and secure change successfully.
• excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to lead and inspire colleagues.
• a passion and drive for school improvement. 

In return we can offer you:

• a strong commitment to your ongoing professional development.
• mentoring by and support from an experienced CEO and Trust Central Team.
• support of fellow Headteachers and staff from across the Trust and the opportunity to work collaboratively with other school leaders throughout the Trust.
• the chance to make a real difference to the lives of our inspiring children and young people.
• access to other employee benefits offered by our Trust. 

This will be a challenging but rewarding role, with the opportunity to really make your mark. If you have the vision, experience and resilience to lead our school forward, we would love to hear from you. Candidates can find out more about the Trust and our schools via the Trust website www.minervalearningtrust.co.uk. 

Candidates are warmly encouraged to visit the school or contact the Deputy CEO for an informal discussion. To arrange a visit or discussion, please email Sara Bailey at sbailey@minervalearningtrust.co.uk. 

The closing date is at 9am on Monday 27 January 2025 with interviews scheduled to take place on Friday 07 February 2025. 

Further information is available by contacting Karen Burton – Trust HR and Payroll Officer, via e-mail: hr@minervalearningtrust.co.uk. 

The application form and information pack are available on the Trust website www.minervalearningtrust.co.uk. Please ensure that you do not fill in a local authority application form in respect of this vacancy as your application will not be considered. Please address in your application the elements stated in the job description, person specification, particularly the areas linked to the domains of the National Headteachers Standards. Your personal statement should be no more than two sides of A4.