Assistant Principal - Personal Development

Astrea Academy Woodfields; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking an Assistant Principal for Personal Development to drive transformational improvement and foster a culture of excellence. This role is perfect for a passionate leader ready to make a significant impact on students' lives, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds. You will lead a dedicated team, ensuring a knowledge-rich curriculum and a supportive learning environment. With a focus on professional development and minimal bureaucracy, this position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of education and inspire students to achieve their full potential.

Benefits

Significant support and progression opportunities

Collaborative planning with centralised resources

Excellent ongoing CPD and career development

Opportunity to complete NPQs

Disruption-free learning environment

Qualifications

• Proven track record of whole-school impact.
• Passion for improving teaching and learning.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire staff to improve student outcomes.
• Foster a culture of high expectations and support.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching

Curriculum Development

Coaching

Behavior Management

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

NPQ or equivalent

Job description

Join Our Team as an Assistant Principal for Personal Development at Astrea Academy Woodfield!

Salary:£65,090 - £71,694

Start Date:September 2025

Job Information:

Are you ready to make a lasting impact on students, many of whom are disadvantaged, and accelerate their progress? Do you want to work in a school where you can teach freely, with impeccable student behaviour and minimal bureaucracy?

Astrea Academy Trust is seeking a dedicated leader to become an Assistant Principal at Astrea Academy Woodfield. This role is perfect for a senior or middle leader with a proven track record of whole-school impact and a passion for improving teaching and learning. If you share our vision for educational excellence and have the drive for rapid, transformational improvement, we want to hear from you.

Our Commitment:

We are dedicated to a knowledge-rich curriculum and a traditional approach to teaching, behaviour, and culture. We believe in teaching powerful knowledge and providing an ‘entitlement curriculum’ for all. Influenced by Lemov’s ‘Teach Like A Champion,’ Rosenshine, and cognitive science, we foster a scholarly culture that is warm, strict, disciplined, and joyful. Our environment ensures impeccable behaviour, allowing teachers to focus on teaching and students on learning.

Our Values:

We are values-driven, aiming to provide an inclusive, aspirational, and academic education for all students. We are ambitious for every child, regardless of background, prior attainment, or needs. We strive to ensure all students have the option to attend university or pursue other aspirational paths. We do not lower expectations due to a child’s background or home life; instead, we redouble our efforts to help them overcome barriers and flourish.

We value our staff and take workload seriously. Our high-leverage systems allow you to focus on teaching sustainably, free from bureaucracy and poor behaviour.

What We Offer:

• Significant support and progression opportunities
• A knowledge-rich curriculum with a traditional teaching approach
• Collaborative planning with centralised resources
• Excellent support from the Astrea Trust Central team
• A feedback policy focused on whole-class feedback
• Disruption-free learning and a ‘warm/strict’ behaviour system
• Highly visible and supportive senior leaders
• Centralised detentions, including homework detentions
• No formal graded lesson observations, just ongoing instructional coaching
• Excellent ongoing CPD, career development, and promotion opportunities
• Opportunity to complete NPQs
• An unrivalled professional progression model

What We Are Looking For:

• An effective senior leader or aspiring middle leader who can motivate and encourage colleagues
• Someone aligned with our values and mission, who will thrive in our culture
• A passionate believer in the potential of all children, regardless of their starting point

Interested in Applying?

If you are looking for a new challenge and have a passion for education, check out the Recruitment Pack and Job Description for more details on how to apply. We welcome visits and would be delighted to show you around our academy. Please contact Kathryn Haughian to arrange a visit.

Commitment to Safeguarding and EDI:

Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts are subject to satisfactory background checks, including references and enhanced DBS checks. We value diversity and encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQI+ communities. As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure there are no barriers to the recruitment, development, and progression of disabled staff. We provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to help disabled applicants demonstrate their abilities.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and join our dynamic team, apply today and help us create a positive impact!