VENN ACADEMY TRUST

Principal required

for New Pastures Primary School

required from April 2025

L11 – 17  £66367 - £76,759

Our Trust is a group of inspirational and aspirational mainstream and specialist schools across Yorkshire whose main objective is to ensure that all pupils make exceptional progress.

New Pastures Primary School is committed to providing an ambitious, inclusive and nurturing education for every pupil.  We are proud of our dedicated staff, supportive families and inclusive school culture.  The Trust Board is now seeking an exceptional, inspirational and visionary Principal to lead New Pastures Primary School into its next chapter.

New Pastures is a split-site primary school at the heart of its community in Mexborough, Doncaster.  Part of Venn Multi Academy Trust since September 2021, the school is ready for a new Principal to continue raising aspirations and accelerating attainment.  Supported by an established executive leader, this is an exciting and rewarding opportunity for the right candidate.

The successful candidate will:
• Provide clear, confident leadership that motivates staff and pupils.
• Drive high standards of teaching, learning and school improvement.
• Build strong relationships with pupils, staff, families and the community.

We are looking for someone who is:
• An experienced and aspirational senior leader committed to inclusive education.
• Skilled in building strong teams and fostering a collaborative culture.
• Strategic, reflective and an excellent communicator.

What We Offer:
• A welcoming community with enthusiastic pupils and committed staff.
• A supportive Trust Board and central team.
• The opportunity to shape the future direction of this school.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Sarah Hall, Executive Principal at the school on 01709 583271.  Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.

Closing date: Monday 12 January 2026 at 9am

Interviews: Tuesday 20 and Wednesday 21 January 2026.

Venn Academy Trust is committed to achieving fairness and equality in employment and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Our Trust is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects all staff to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.

Online searches will be carried out as part of Venn Academy Trust’s recruitment due diligence for all shortlisted candidates, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022.

Venn Academy Trust is committed to achieving fairness and equality in employment and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Our Trust is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects all staff to share this commitment.

An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants

Online searches will be carried out as part of Venn Academy Trust’s recruitment due diligence for all shortlisted candidates, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.