We welcome applications from existing and aspiring senior leaders who can bring a real enthusiasm to the school and who will continue to raise the already high standards of educational achievement and quality of provision.

Rated Ofsted ‘Good’ in February 2022, Acle Academy is a thriving oversubscribed secondary school for 11–16-year-olds, with 720 students on roll and located in the heart of the Broadland area only ten miles from the centre of Norwich. We strive to create well-rounded, responsible, respectful and ethical individuals who seize opportunities, discover their passions and have high aspirations for their future.

At Acle Academy, we are dedicated to creating a culture which helps prepare students not just for exam results, but for lifelong learning. The post holder must have the strategic direction to ensure that our wider curriculum is ambitious for all students and equips them with the knowledge, skills and cultural capital they need to succeed in life.  We are devoted to ensuring that our curriculum is enhanced with a diverse array of enrichment opportunities which will guarantee our students leave Acle Academy with excellent academic results and a wonderful collection of life long memorable experiences. 

Applicants will have a proven track record of leadership, transforming educational standards and outcomes for young people and will be able to demonstrate a flexible skill set, in which a high value is placed on innovation, standards and working as part of a successful team.

Through partnership to excellence, The Wensum Trust is committed to offering excellent professional opportunities and learning opportunities for its staff.

The Wensum Trust is committed to the protection and safety of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references, an appropriate Enhanced DBS check and successful completion of a six-month probationary period. 

The Wensum Trust warmly welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

To arrange an informal student tour and the opportunity to meet with the Executive Principal, please email Mrs. Ruth Sutton, PA to the Executive Principal at info@acle.norfolk.sch.uk

Safer Recruitment

The Wensum Trust is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people, we expect all trustees, staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The  Wensum Trust is exempt from the Rehabilitations of Offenders Act 1974 and all convictions, cautions and bind-overs, including those regarded as 'spent' must be declared. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service, along with other relevant employment checks, including overseas criminal background checks.