A new Headteacher has been appointed to lead St Chad’s

Alicia Freeman has been appointed as the substantive headteacher of St Chad’s Catholic and Church of England Academy and will lead the school on the next stage of its journey.

“I am delighted to announce that Miss Freeman has been appointed as headteacher. She has already made a strong start in the role and has earned the respect of the staff and students.” said Andrew Truby, CEO, St Joseph Catholic Multi Academy Trust.

Alicia Freeman, headteacher, said: “I feel privileged to be appointed as headteacher of St Chad’s. I have instantly received a warm welcome from staff, students and parents and look forward to working with the whole community and the Trust on the next phase of its exciting journey.”

St Chad’s joined St Joseph Catholic Multi Academy Trust on 1st March 2022 and there have been significant improvements to the curriculum, the quality of teaching and the culture. The academy saw its best set of results in the last seven years in 2022 and this is testament to the hard work and dedication of the staff. The academy is supported by an experienced central team of experts both in terms of school improvement and business support, which means that it is in an excellent position to move forward.

In addition to the improvements to the quality of education, the Trust is investing in an attractive new library, a student entrance, the replacement of roofs and an energy efficient heating system. This will ensure that the students have the best possible learning environment.

Alicia said: “The plans for developing the school environment are exciting; especially the new library. We understand the importance of creating a love of reading and we are investing heavily to make this the heart of our school. We are committed to creating a school that the community of St Chad’s deserves.” www.stjosephmat.org.uk