Matt Norris has been appointed as the Principal of the Weldon Village Academy, a new secondary school under Meridian Trust that is expected to open in September 2023.
Matt graduated from The University of Hull in 2002, before working as a Teaching Assistant and then training to become a teacher. Weldon Village Academy will be his fifth secondary school and his first headship, following five years as Deputy Head at Hampton college in Peterborough.
With a strong track record of driving improvement throughout his career, both in schools and teacher training, Matt has demonstrated his impact in roles including Head of English, Assistant Headteacher and SCITT (School Centred Initial Teacher Training) Director.
Bringing his passion for creating safe, vibrant and inclusive learning environments, Matt will be joining the trust in January 2023.