We are delighted to have recently been judged outstanding in our latest Diocesan Canonical inspection.

Here at the GSA, the Gospel message is the focus of our school life, not only in prayer and celebration but through our actions, relationships, learning opportunities and play; through this we aim to produce a living Christian community where Christ is at the centre. We recognise that Jesus is our greatest teacher and we strive to be more like him in all that we do and say. By working together we aim to create an environment where every member of the community feels safe, loved, valued and respected and through this can experience success.

We offer a broad and balanced curriculum enriched with visitors, visits, events and activities to inspire in each child a joy of learning, a nurturing of unique and individual talents and to provide memories that will sustain them beyond their time at school and equip them for later life. At the GSA we have, and encourage the children to have, high expectations of themselves and what they can achieve as it is through this and hard work that they will reach their full potential and life goals. 

Our school is proud of its strong community. We value our partnership with parents and carers, the parish we serve and the wider community. We acknowledge the crucial role played by our parents and carers as an integral part of our school community and appreciate their involvement in the life and work of the school.

I am proud to be the Head Teacher of this lively, thriving and growing community with supportive staff, governors and parents.

I look forward to meeting you and working with you.

Best wishes

Mrs Margaret Williams

Head Teacher

Our Mission is to develop our children with active and creative minds, a sense of understanding and compassion for others and the courage to act on their Catholic beliefs.

In our school community we celebrate our faith and we work together to achieve our personal potential by trying to live like Jesus and become the person he wants us to be

The Good Shepherd Catholic Voluntary Academy is part of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Multi-Academy Trust.  

The Our Lady of Lourdes CMAT brings together the 36 Catholic Primary and Secondary schools in Lincolnshire, Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire

Why work for us?

• Access to first class CPD opportunities – we have a specialised CPD Hub to deliver meaningful and relevant CPD for all our staff. Our Leadership Academy identifies and develops future leaders.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression – with 36 academies in our family, and 84 academies across the Diocese, opportunities for career progression are a reality.
• Professional assistance – you will have access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential, independent, and unbiased information and guidance 24/7. If clinically advisable, it also offers face-to-face counselling sessions.
• Cycle to Work Scheme – you will save money as well as improve your mental health and wellbeing and reduce your Carbon Footprint.
• Pension – automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff, one of the most competitive on the market, with employer contributions of above 20% in most cases.
• Terms and Conditions – we have committed to following nationally agreed terms and conditions for pay for support staff.

Please click here to find out more about Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Multi-Academy Trust.