Why choose Dixons Newall Green?
Dixons Newall Green Academy will be a newly established secondary free school located in the Wythenshawe district of Manchester, England. The school will open its doors to Year 7 students in September 2023, and will grow year by year until it serves students aged 11 to 16 by 2027. The school's existing site, which was previously Newall Green High School, will undergo extensive renovation to ensure a modern and conducive learning environment for students.
* We believe that people, more than strategy, create value - we all belong and grow together
* '9 in 10' for teachers: our innovative strategy providing greater flexibility and agency
* The incorporation of the best practices from successful academies within the Dixons Academies Trust, as well as those from other schools, both domestically and nationally
* A values-driven approach to education, with a clear vision and a focus on results, strict routines, and strong relationships at all levels
* Weekly coaching opportunities to support professional growth
Why choose Dixons Academies Trust?
Our mission is to challenge educational and social disadvantage in the North. As a school trust, we are committed to making a difference where it matters most through delivering exceptional education in our schools in Bradford, Leeds, Liverpool and Manchester, which include primaries, secondaries, all-throughs and a standalone sixth form.
* We are values driven: we work hard on the things that matter, with humility; we are good and kind; we are motivated by mastery, autonomy and purpose.
* We have been challenging educational and social disadvantage for over 30 years.
* We have launched a bold flexible working policy to give our teachers more time back.
* We are ambitious for every child and highly inclusive.
* We have an innovative approach to central operations which allows educators to focus on teaching and learning.
* We prioritise the professional development and growth of all our staff; every member of Team Dixons receives regular coaching.
* We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and our staff work collaboratively to share resources and reduce workload.
* We offer hybrid working arrangements and free on-site parking.
* We have a wealth of benefits and salary sacrifice schemes (private health, lifestyle benefits and discounts).
Within our communities, we work together to establish joyful, rigorous, high performing schools which maximise attainment, value diversity, develop character and build cultural capital. By the age of 18, we want every students to have the choice of university or a high-quality apprenticeship.
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Learn more
Full details of this role can be found in the and person specification.
Interview will take place on 29 or 30 January 2026.
Please visit our careers site at joindixonsat.com for more information about our trust, our roles and our benefits or call us on 0161 383 1160 and speak to Elizabeth O'Hara, Academy Admin Manager, to discuss the role further.
We are committed to equality of opportunity, recruiting a diverse workforce, and creating an inclusive environment for everyone at Dixons. Therefore, we encourage applications from underrepresented communities and irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergent status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion and belief, gender reassignment, sex, or sexual orientation. We are happy to make reasonable adjustments wherever possible through the recruitment process should this be required.
We are focussed on delivering an ambitious equality, diversity and inclusion strategy. You can read more about this here.
Our trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.