E-ACT Ousedale School appoints new Headteacher

Senior Deputy Headteacher Paul McFadden takes up Headteacher role

E-ACT Ousedale School is delighted to appoint Paul McFadden as the new Headteacher, effective as of Monday 21st October. Mr McFadden is currently Senior Deputy Headteacher at E-ACT Ousedale School, which he joined in September 2014.

Mr McFadden has been teaching since 1995 and has worked across a number of schools in the East Midlands. He has leadership experience in both pastoral and academic aspects of school life and played an integral role in securing an Outstanding Ofsted rating as a senior leader.

Mr McFadden’s priorities focus on fostering a culture of continuous improvement by creating an inclusive, engaging learning environment that empowers pupils to become critical thinkers and lifelong learners.

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Paul McFadden takes up Headteacher role

E-ACT Ousedale School recently joined the E-ACT academy trust in order to share resources and best practice with schools across the country. As part of this partnership, current headteacher Andy Burton is taking up a new role within the organisation as Education Director to offer additional support to other E-ACT schools across Buckinghamshire. He will continue to support and work with Ousedale and Mr McFadden, the new headteacher.

Paul McFadden, Headteacher at E-ACT Ousedale School, said:

“I am proud and excited to step up into the role of headteacher at E-ACT Ousedale School. I am committed to unlocking the full potential of our pupils, staff, and the entire school community, ensuring that we seize every opportunity for growth and success together.”

Tom Campbell, CEO of E-ACT, said:

“We are delighted to appoint Paul to the role of Ousedale headteacher. Paul is a highly experienced teacher and senior leader with an excellent track record. Paul knows the school very well and will have the full support of the team at E-ACT.”

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