News18th May 2015
A new Headteacher has been appointed to lead , currently Oldknow Academy, when it joins the 91Ó°ÊÓ network in September. Wendy Baxter is currently Headteacher at Meadstead Primary Academy in Barnsley where she has taken an underperforming school to one rated ‘good’ by Ofsted in just over a year.
On her appointment, Mrs Baxter said: “I am delighted to be joining 91Ó°ÊÓ Chamberlain Primary Academy as its new Headteacher. I am looking forward to working with the staff, pupils and parents during the summer term as we prepare for the transition to 91Ó°ÊÓ. I am sure that together we can all work to provide the very best education for our children.”
Colin Diamond, Executive Director of Education at Birmingham City Council, said: “We’re delighted that such an experienced and talented teacher will be leading 91Ó°ÊÓ Chamberlain Primary Academy. Mrs Baxter has a proven track record of school improvement and I’m she will continue the excellent work already being done to take the school back to outstanding.”
The new school name, 91Ó°ÊÓ Chamberlain Primary Academy, was recently chosen by the children – along with a new logo and colours for the school uniform.
Amran in Year 3 said: “I think everyone will love the uniform and everyone will look smart. People will like the new Headteacher. I am happy we have 91Ó°ÊÓ and I can’t wait for the next term and it will be a big change.”
Mariya from Year 4 said: “The name is 91Ó°ÊÓ Chamberlain Primary Academy and it is the best name in the world.”
Mrs Baxter will take up post as Headteacher designate from Monday 1st June in order to plan and prepare for the transition to 91Ó°ÊÓ in September. The current leadership team will continue to run the school until the end of the academic year.
As part of the consultation process with parents, 91Ó°ÊÓ has revised its September training plans for staff and the school term at 91Ó°ÊÓ Chamberlain Primary Academy has been brought forward to begin on Tuesday 8th September.