The most exhilarating moments in a school day for me are leaving the confines of my office and taking a walk around the academy, experiencing the quiet purposeful “hum” that fills our corridors.
When I stop and gently tap on a classroom door before entering, I take a quick glance through the window and see young people, learning with smiles on their faces; our classrooms are purposeful learning environments.
I arrived at Greenwood on June 17 last year as the third headteacher in three turbulent, challenging terms. The academy had faced both staff and student strikes, extreme negative publicity and needed to face several other challenges including an urgent need to restructure and increase student roll. Everyone lacked belief; however, the most serious observation for me was the faces of students and the notable lack of smiles.
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