About us

The Newark Hill Academy, part of the Greenwood Academies Trust is a 2FE vibrant and caring academy located in the Eastfield area of Peterborough, where all staff work hard to ensure pupils have the highest quality learning experiences. Ofsted rate us as ‘Good’. We cater for pupils from Reception to Year 6 who are enthusiastic, polite and eager to learn.

Are you a leader who:

Has relevant and up to date knowledge of teaching and learning strategies across the primary phase;

Leads staff effectively to deliver high quality learning experiences for all pupils, particularly those with high levels of educational need;

Has a thorough understanding of factors that influence pupil performance and how to overcome barriers to learning;

Has strong organisational skills and is relentless in driving educational improvement and raised standards for all pupils;

Has significant experience of leading and developing others, in particular middle leaders;

Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills;

Has previously led a team of people through change and improvement.

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.

Receive a generous employer pension contribution and have access to an Employee Assistance Programme provided by Vivup.

Please email the linked Education Director charlotte.krzanicki@greenwoodacademies.org if you would like to discuss the opportunity further. If you share our values and wish to be part of a leading education provider, we would welcome your application.

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

Alongside nationally agreed terms and conditions, we offer a generous benefits package. Here's a selection of what's on offer to our people in recognition of the huge difference they make to our children, their families and the communities we serve.

A free, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme - confidential & compassionate support when you need it
Train & qualify as a Mental Health First Aider. We aim to have a qualified Mental Health First Aider in each academy
Eye tests & Spectacles Discount
Generous public sector pension schemes for everyone
Family friendly policies and time off for dependants
Dedicated ECT support programme
Access to exclusive offers and discounts of up to 20% across Dell systems and electronics
Access to savings in childcare costs
Supporting professional development through CPD, Apprenticeships, Upskilling and Professional Review
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

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. All posts will be subject to receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education”.

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.

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