The Wimborne Academy Trust has appointed Dave Graves, who was most recently Deputy Headteacher at Parley First School, as Hillside First School’s new Headteacher.<\/p>\n
Mr Graves has been working in Dorset schools both in the classroom and as a senior leader for the last 13 years, and prior to that was an operations manager at Barclays Bank. <\/p>\n
At Hillside First School he has pledged to put children at the heart of everything they do.<\/p>\n
He also plans to use the spacious grounds to provide more outside learning – including a Forest School – and to create new sporting opportunities. <\/p>\n
In addition, he will encourage the children to dream big and have high aspirations. <\/p>\n
Dave, who is married to fellow teacher Louise with whom he has two children, said: \u201cAbove all we want the children to be happy, in a nurturing and supportive school environment. <\/p>\n
\u201cWe want them to believe in themselves, know that we believe in them too and to have big dreams; with hard work and a good plan anything is possible.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe want to foster entrepreneurialism, teamwork and collaboration and to give them confidence to present to their class in a way that will help prepare them for the future.\u201d<\/p>\n
Dave says he is also looking forward to being part of Wimborne Academy Trust (WAT) again, having been involved when it first formed. <\/p>\n
He added: \u201cIt is a huge advantage to be a part of Wimborne Academy Trust (WAT) because of the support and the sharing of expertise and experience.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt also means children can spend their entire school lives in WAT schools where there is consistency, progression and familiarity, allowing them to thrive.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019d love parents to come and visit and have a look around.\u201d<\/p>\n
Liz West, CEO of WAT, said: \u201cWe are delighted to have secured Dave as headteacher of Hillside.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe has plenty of experience at teaching and in leadership roles in schools and brings experience from outside the education sector.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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