A NEWLY appointed principal at a Weston-super-Mare primary school aims to deliver a “joy-filled curriculum” to help uphold its culture of “high achievement, equity and inclusion”.

Georgie Tinker will take up the reins at Herons’ Moor Academy in Locking Castle from the start of the new school year this week.

She will succeed Julie Fox, who has held the role of principal since Herons’ Moor first opened in 2003, but who retired at the end of the last school year in July.

Georgie has previously worked in a number of schools in the North Somerset area, and has spent the past six years working as Vice Principal at Uphill Village Primary School – like Herons’ Moor, a school which is part of the Cabot Learning Federation.

She spent time at Herons’ Moor last term getting to know the school and children, but will formally step into the new role this week.

Georgie says she is keen to build strong relationships within the school, with parents, and across the wider community, to help all pupils achieve success.

Georgie Tinker, new principal at Herons’ Moor Academy, said: “I feel extremely privileged to have the opportunity to build upon the success achieved under the leadership of Julie Fox and am excited to begin our learning journey together leading Herons’ Moor into its next chapter.

“Being a mother of two now-teenagers, I understand the importance of high standards in teaching and learning and will ensure, along with the committed staff team, that all children experience success at Herons’ Moor.

“Working within our CLF family of schools, my vision for Herons’ Moor puts children at the heart of everything we do.

“My aim is for all children to experience a joy-filled curriculum which is delivered by quality teachers and support staff, ensuring equity and inclusion for the whole of the Locking Castle learning community.

“I want to build positive relationships and foster a whole-school environment which thrives on mutual respect, kindness, patience and honesty.

“Working closely with parents, I aim to make Herons’ Moor a school of high achievement, which everyone is proud to be part of.”

Susie Weaver, executive director at the Cabot Learning Federation, said Georgie possesses the skills and experience to lead a school which has maintained a ‘Good’ Ofsted rating since 2009.

She said: “Georgie has been a Vice Principal at Uphill Primary Academy for a number of years and been part of the educational landscape in Weston for 20 years.

“Throughout the interview process, Georgie demonstrated a strong sense of connection to the Herons’ Moor Academy and the community, as well as the CLF and its North Somerset family of schools.

“I am confident she is the right person to lead Herons’ Moor forward into its next exciting chapter.”

Parents who are interested in learning more about Herons’ Moor Academy ahead of selecting a school place for next September are welcome to make an appointment at the school office for a tour.

Call 01934 441901 to book.