Aerodrome Primary Academy are seeking a dynamic and inspirational leader to join our team. Are you an experienced educational leader looking for an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our children?  The successful candidate will have a proven track record of excellence in educational leadership, with experience in managing highly effective teams. You will be committed to providing every child with an exceptional educational offer, ensuring they are supported, challenged, and inspired to reach their full potential.

You will have a clear understanding of what it takes for a school to maintain the highest standards of teaching and learning, whilst having the expertise to embed a culture of continuous improvement. Additionally, you will demonstrate the ability to manage, prioritise, and organise your workload, show flexibility and resilience, and recognise the need for pastoral care for all members of the school community. 

Inclusion is at the heart of all of the school’s work (having attained IQM flagship status on multiple occasions). You will have a deep knowledge and experience of ensuring that all children thrive and succeed as well as a passion for and commitment to Inclusion. You will be highly skilled at creating intentional provision that makes a real difference to all children through working in partnership with other staff both in the school and throughout Reach2 as well as outside agencies.

You will proactively share the strengths of the school with others as well as promote collaboration and being open to learning from other schools within the cluster and the Trust as a whole.

A commitment to supporting wellbeing and mental health is essential. 

We are a caring employer who invests in the future of our employees, as only through their excellence can we deliver excellence for the children and families we serve.  

As a member of REAch2 Academy Trust, a national family of primary academies, Aerodrome Primary Academy is committed to raising standards and achieving excellence for all pupils, regardless of their background or circumstances. The Trust provides a strong culture of collaboration and support, with high expectations for staff and pupils alike.

Drive excellence in teaching and learning 

Foster strong relationships with parents and the wider community 

Ensure the delivery of an exciting, broad, and engaging curriculum 

Uphold and promote our core values: high expectations, integrity, nurturing, always learning, working together, and taking responsibility, guide us daily. 

Supporting and effecting the trust vision of “every school a great school” by “Always Aiming Higher”

Experience in managing highly effective teams 

Commitment to providing exceptional educational opportunities for all children 

Relational and proactive approach with parents and the community 

Ability to inspire, challenge, and motivate

Deep knowledge, experience and commitment regarding Inclusion

The application process and timetable 

To have a confidential conversation about the role and to arrange a school visit please contact Justin Burtt, Deputy Director of Education to (justin.burtt@reach2.org, 07503 925439)

The candidates selected for interview will be informed after shortlisting and full details of the interview programme will be provided. 

For further information about the role come and visit our school!  To book your visit or for an informal discussion, please contact the school office.  School visits are encouraged but are by appointment only. 

Why Work with REAch2 Academy Trust? 

Join REAch2 Academy Trust, one of the UK's largest primary academy trusts, with a mission to unlock the potential of every child, regardless of their background. Here’s why joining our team can be an exciting and fulfilling career choice: 

• Excellence & Development: We prioritise high standards and offer extensive professional development and career growth opportunities. 
• Supportive & Collaborative: Be part of a strong, collaborative community of over 60 schools where every voice is valued, and best practices are shared. 
• Well-being Focus: We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer robust well-being support for all staff. 
• Diversity & Inclusion: We celebrate diversity and believe that varied perspectives strengthen our schools. 
• Innovation & Impact: Bring creativity to the classroom and make a real difference in children’s lives. 
• Making a difference: Working with REAch2 means contributing to something bigger than yourself. You’ll be helping to shape the lives of young learners, making a meaningful impact on communities and future generations. 
• Join us to grow your career, collaborate with passionate educators, and make a lasting impact on future generations.

Benefits 

We offer a range of benefits to support your career and well-being: 

• Generous Annual Leave: healthy work-life balance. 
• Professional Development: Access diverse CPD and training opportunities to grow your skills. 
• Flexible & Family-Friendly: We are committed to supporting flexible working and requests will be considered on an individual basis, including options such as part time, term-time, home working, and other options that work for both the employee and the Trust.   
• Exclusive Discounts: Benefit from Blue Light Card offers and employee perks. 
• Well-being Support: Receive comprehensive well-being and employee assistance for you and your family. 

Join REAch2 for a rewarding career with great benefits! 

At REAch2 we recognise that those who work in an academy are in a unique position in their care of children. The responsibility for all staff to safeguard pupils and promote their welfare, as stated in Section 175 of the Education Act (2002) is one that is central to our ethos, our policies and our actions. All children are deserving of the highest levels of care and safeguarding, regardless of their individual characteristics or circumstances, and we are committed to applying our policies to ensure effective levels of safeguarding and care are afforded to all our pupils.