Principal at Astrea Academy Woodfields

Astrea Academy Woodfields; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrea Academy Woodfields in Doncaster is seeking an inspirational Principal to lead a vibrant 11–16 academy and to drive the next chapter of excellence within the Astrea Academy Trust family. You will shape lives, raise outcomes and embed a culture where every scholar can thrive, uniting staff, scholars and the wider community around a shared vision of academic rigour and opportunity.

Whether you are an experienced Principal or a high-performing Vice Principal ready to step up, you will lead

Responsibilities

• Embed Astrea's vision and values across the academy
• Lead strategic planning, curriculum development and school improvement
• Inspire a culture of high expectations, impeccable behaviour and scholarly ambition
• Drive academic outcomes and personal development for all scholars
• Build strong relationships with staff, families and the wider community
• Develop and empower staff through high-quality professional development

Job description

About this Role

Shape the Future ofAstrea Academy Woodfields - Become Our Next Transformational Principal

Are you ready to leadwith purpose, ignite ambition, and make a lasting impact in a thriving schoolcommunity? Astrea Academy Trust is seeking a bold, values-driven Principal totake the helm and drive the next chapter of excellence.

We are seeking anexceptional Principal to lead Astrea Academy Woodfields, a vibrant 11-16secondary school, part of the Astrea Academy Trust family in Doncaster, SouthYorkshire.

About the Role

This is more than a leadership role, it's achance to shape lives, elevate outcomes, and embed a culture where everyscholar can thrive. Whether you're an experienced Principal or ahigh-performing Vice Principal ready to step up, this is your opportunity tolead an ambitious academy determined to ensure that all scholars can go on touniversity or aspirational alternative.

You will be a dynamicand aspirational leader with a strong moral compass, an unwavering belief inthe potential of every child, and the ability to unite staff, scholars and thewider community around a shared vision of excellence.

As Principal, you willlead the academy to become a beacon of educational excellence in the region,delivering an exceptional offer that ensures every scholar thrives. You will be unwavering in your alignment to the delivery of ourmission, informed by our responses to our critical questions:

Why do we exist?

• To transform lives and disrupt disadvantage.

How do we behave?

• We model scholarship, display curiosity and greet every challenge with tenacity.
• We work hard to bring the best out in everyone.
• We are kind, humble and act with integrity.

What do we do?

• We create rigorous, high-performing schools.

How will we succeed?

• Powerful knowledge; life-changing outcomes.

What We Offer

You will be supportedby the full strength of Astrea Academy Trust, including:

• An experienced Director of Secondary and Regional Director
• A team of National Subject Leads and central specialists in Finance, HR, Estates and more
• A values-driven culture focused on inclusion, aspiration and academic rigour

Key Responsibilities

• Embed Astrea's vision and values across the academy
• Lead strategic planning, curriculum development and school improvement
• Inspire a culture of high expectations, impeccable behaviour and scholarly ambition
• Drive academic outcomes and personal development for all scholars
• Build strong relationships with staff, families and the wider community
• Develop and empower staff through high-quality professional development

Why Join Us?

Astrea Academy Trustis committed to delivering a world-class education that changes lives. Webelieve in powerful knowledge, warm-strict behaviour systems, and joyfullearning environments. As Principal, you will be at the heart of this mission.

Commitment to Safeguarding and EDI

Astrea Academy Trustis committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and youngpeople. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactoryreferences. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are proud to be aDisability Confident employer.