Principal - Woodhouse Academy

Principal

Woodhouse Academy, Biddulph

Salary: L15-L21 £73,105 - £84,699 per annum

Closing Date: 1st May 2026 at 12 noon

Interview Date: 18th and 19th May 2026

Start Date: September 2026 (or January 2027 for the right candidate)

Woodhouse Academy is a thriving mixed middle school located in the heart of the Staffordshire Moorlands, ensuring that all young people, regardless of background or ability, have the very best opportunities in life and achieve the highest personal academic standards. At Woodhouse, we pride ourselves on having high standards of behaviour and respect for all, high quality tailored support for pupils with additional needs and a positive ethos of praise.

The Governors are seeking to appoint a dedicated and motivated Principal with the strategic vision to achieve excellence and drive success. As an exemplary teaching practitioner, you will ensure that outstanding quality of education is the primary objective for all teachers, working together productively and positively.

You will bring

• Recent successful experience as a senior leader in education
• Proven track record of raising attainment and promoting aspirational expectations
• Evidence of successfully leading school improvement
• Ability to think strategically and be an inspiring role model
• Reliability, resilience and commitment

We can offer

• The opportunity to work in an Ofsted Good school where the vast majority of pupils enjoy learning and progress well
• A wonderful cohort of committed and well-behaved pupils who recognise Woodhouse Academy as an excellent place to learn
• Resources to offer a broad specialist taught curriculum, enriched with a wide range of extra-curricular activities
• A committed governing body that provides excellent support to school leaders
• A team of highly skilled and dedicated staff, striving to ensure Woodhouse Academy is recognised nationally as a leading middle school

Woodhouse Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.

Visits to school are available on 14th and 15th April between 9:30am and 12 noon. Please contact Anna Clack, Business Manager on to arrange a visit.

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