Since its foundation in 2011, Academy Transformation Trust (ATT) has grown to its current family of 21 academies (primary, secondary, post-16 and FE, and one special school) operating across the East, South East, East Midlands and West Midlands. ATT is responsible for the education of over 13,500 learners, for the careers of almost 2,000 colleagues, and for the most effective spending of over £80m of taxpayer income each year. The Trust's vision is to transform the lives of its learners, its staff, and the communities it serves. It encapsulates that ambition in one simple slogan: #TransformingLives.
ATT is seeking a Cluster Chair who will chair the joint governing body of Ravens Academy in Clacton-on-Sea, and Kingsmoor Academy in Harlow. This is a newly-established role as ATT moves to a structure of clustered local governing bodies within particular geographies.
Ravens Academy is a small primary school with just over 100 students. It is in an area of high deprivation. Currently in special measures, Ravens is due to be inspected again soon by Ofsted and is highly likely to improve its grade. Staff recruitment and student attendance are challenges for the school but student behaviour is excellent and the school is very proud of its student body. The Principal, Valerie Rose, has built a strong and collaborative leadership team and is making very positive strides towards the future.
Kingsmoor Academy is a larger primary school of nearly 300 students. Rated 'good' by ofsted, Kingsmoor is also in an area of deprivation with a high level of students requiring SEN support. The Principal, Angela Lymbouris, has made some positive changes and built a strong leadership team with the school on a definite journey of improvement. The school is starting to attract more students and now has two forms in every year, so continuing to recruit students strongly is a priority for the next years.