Headteacher

We are looking for a Headteacher at John Madejski Academy to join a leadership team that have a passion for supporting young people from all backgrounds to be the most successful they can be.  At The John Madejski Academy (JMA), we are building our ethos on a strong set of core values which underpin everything that we do. 

JMA joined the Greenshaw Learning Trust on the 1st January 2025. The rapid transformation of the school has started, and we are well on our way to embedding a culture of learning supported by disruption free classrooms. We are unapologetic about our expectations to support every student to climb their own personal mountain to the very best university or career of their choice. We now need a period of stability, led by a Headteacher, and senior team, who can provide clarity and also model the very highest of standards.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive, non-selective and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs with remote / hybrid working opportunities where appropriate. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are ‘Always Learning’. 

To get a feel of life at Greenshaw Learning Trust, please download our ‘Why you should work for GLT’ recruitment brochure on our jobs portal.

Main responsibilities:

The Headteacher is responsible for managing the daily operation of the school, the supervision of all children and staff, and the school premises. They provide direction and leadership and are accountable for the financial and educational performance of the school.

The successful candidate will:

• demonstrate a passion for education and a desire to improve the life chances of all students;
• have the ability to build a culture of continuous learning and development throughout the school community;
• adapt rapidly to the challenge of building on the existing strengths of the school to achieve all round excellence in teaching and learning;
• assess their approach and style and challenge themselves to think differently about how to best align their leadership to the needs of the school;
• have the ability to empower their staff to trust in their vision;
• maintain and develop the school’s ethos of diversity, inclusivity and equality of opportunity; and
• have successful experience as a senior leader with a proven track record of success.
• be part of the leadership of the Greenshaw Learning Trust, working collaboratively with other Headteachers and members of the GLT Shared Service to deliver excellence across all GLT Schools.

You will need:

• Degree
• Qualified Teacher Status
• Experience in senior leadership as an Assistant Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher or Headteacher 
• commitment to own personal and professional development

What’s in it for you:

• Professional development and career progression
• Generous pension scheme
• Blue Light Card
• Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass (teaching staff only)
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym Discounts
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Green car scheme
• Being part of a great team and expanding organisation

Please download the recruitment pack for further information.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 24th February 2025. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

GLT Recruitment Brochure – Why you should work for GLT

JMA Headteacher Recruitment Pack 2025