Eastgate Academy - King’s Lynn, Norfolk PE30 1QA
£73,819 - £81,441 per annum
Full Time
Permanent
Reference: 6940
Required from 1 September 2025
About the role
This is a chance to lead a twice rated 'Outstanding' academy that sits at the heart of the community in the town centre of King’s Lynn, Norfolk. The academy is dedicated to supporting all pupils and their families by providing free breakfasts and uniform. Initiatives are implemented based on the individual needs of each child, allowing every pupil and their families the opportunity to be actively involved in academy life, with dedicated, highly effective staff, excellent facilities, and governance and, above all, engaged and committed pupils.
Benefitting from all the added value that comes with being part of a thriving multi-academy trust, you will join a valued team of leaders, committed to their own professional development and that of others. This is your opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of the pupils, staff and community which
Eastgate Academy
is proud to serve. EMAT’s leaders are committed to upholding the Seven Principles of Public Life (Nolan Principles) as both servant of the public and steward of public resources. Role Purpose The Academy Principal
is responsible for the overall leadership, management, development, and performance of an individual academy within Eastern Multi Academy Trust (EMAT). This role is pivotal to ensuring the academic success and well-being of pupils, fostering a positive learning environment for pupils and staff alike, and managing all relevant resources within the academy effectively. The role works in partnership and close collaboration with staff, academy committee members and wider trust stakeholders to ensure the academy’s success and that both pupils and staff can achieve their full potential. You will provide visible and professional leadership and management that secures successful and continuous academy improvement through formulating, implementing, and evaluating the impact of the agreed Academy Development and Improvement Plans. Skills and Experience You will have experience of successful primary school senior leadership and the ability to drive and manage change effectively. You will inspire and influence others within and beyond the school and have high expectations for all learners, regardless of their starting points, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every child can thrive. Committed to achieving or hold a recognised professional and/or management and leadership qualification relative to education or the role (e.g., NPQH/ NPQEL) Proven and embedded leadership and management practice in Headship or Deputy Headship within a primary setting. Demonstrates effective planning, directing, and managing financial, physical, and human resources to efficiently deliver quality education and public service. Evidence of developing and sustaining a learning community; fostering a positive and inclusive learning and working environment. Rewards and Benefits Consideration of a relocation package for the right candidate would be considered. Eastgate Academy is within proximity to King’s Lynn train station, with direct links to Cambridge, Ely and London, the bus station is also within easy reach, the site does however offer free parking. As part of the Central Services Team role, wellbeing of employees is supported by providing access to a free and confidential employee assistance programme (EAP). In addition to this, employees can sign up for an annual Cycle2Work salary sacrifice scheme. The offering of winter flu vouchers and Specsavers sight test vouchers are also offered. Enrolment to Teachers Pension is offered as standard. To find out more: Should you wish to arrange a coffee conversation or a tour of the academy, please contact
Chris Jessup , Director of Education:
chris.jessup@eastern-mat.co.uk How to apply: Please read the
Information Booklet (pdf) Completed applications should be made via:
www.eastern-mat.co.uk/vacancies Please ensure your application meets the essential criteria of the job description. Closing date: 9am, 24 February 2025. Interview date: week commencing, 10 March 2025. If we receive sufficient applicants of a high calibre, we may bring the closing date forward. The successful applicant will be subject to employment checks, including and enhanced DBS check with children's barred list.
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Eastgate Academy
is proud to serve. EMAT’s leaders are committed to upholding the Seven Principles of Public Life (Nolan Principles) as both servant of the public and steward of public resources. Role Purpose The Academy Principal
is responsible for the overall leadership, management, development, and performance of an individual academy within Eastern Multi Academy Trust (EMAT). This role is pivotal to ensuring the academic success and well-being of pupils, fostering a positive learning environment for pupils and staff alike, and managing all relevant resources within the academy effectively. The role works in partnership and close collaboration with staff, academy committee members and wider trust stakeholders to ensure the academy’s success and that both pupils and staff can achieve their full potential. You will provide visible and professional leadership and management that secures successful and continuous academy improvement through formulating, implementing, and evaluating the impact of the agreed Academy Development and Improvement Plans. Skills and Experience You will have experience of successful primary school senior leadership and the ability to drive and manage change effectively. You will inspire and influence others within and beyond the school and have high expectations for all learners, regardless of their starting points, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every child can thrive. Committed to achieving or hold a recognised professional and/or management and leadership qualification relative to education or the role (e.g., NPQH/ NPQEL) Proven and embedded leadership and management practice in Headship or Deputy Headship within a primary setting. Demonstrates effective planning, directing, and managing financial, physical, and human resources to efficiently deliver quality education and public service. Evidence of developing and sustaining a learning community; fostering a positive and inclusive learning and working environment. Rewards and Benefits Consideration of a relocation package for the right candidate would be considered. Eastgate Academy is within proximity to King’s Lynn train station, with direct links to Cambridge, Ely and London, the bus station is also within easy reach, the site does however offer free parking. As part of the Central Services Team role, wellbeing of employees is supported by providing access to a free and confidential employee assistance programme (EAP). In addition to this, employees can sign up for an annual Cycle2Work salary sacrifice scheme. The offering of winter flu vouchers and Specsavers sight test vouchers are also offered. Enrolment to Teachers Pension is offered as standard. To find out more: Should you wish to arrange a coffee conversation or a tour of the academy, please contact
Chris Jessup , Director of Education:
chris.jessup@eastern-mat.co.uk How to apply: Please read the
Information Booklet (pdf) Completed applications should be made via:
www.eastern-mat.co.uk/vacancies Please ensure your application meets the essential criteria of the job description. Closing date: 9am, 24 February 2025. Interview date: week commencing, 10 March 2025. If we receive sufficient applicants of a high calibre, we may bring the closing date forward. The successful applicant will be subject to employment checks, including and enhanced DBS check with children's barred list.
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