Assistant Principal: Attendance

Astrea Academy Woodfields, Doncaster, DN4 8ND

10 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  9 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  28 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £70,064.00 - £77,172.00 Annually (Actual) LS11 - LS15

Assistant Principal: Attendance job summary

Assistant Principal - Attendance

Salary: L11-L15
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Closing Date: 9 October 2026

About Astrea Academy Woodfields

Astrea Academy Woodfields is a secondary academy in Doncaster and part of Astrea Academy Trust. We are committed to providing an exceptional education for every scholar through high expectations, a knowledge-rich curriculum and a culture where all young people can thrive. Our staff are united by a belief that every scholar, regardless of background or circumstance, deserves access to an excellent education. As part of Astrea Academy Trust, colleagues benefit from high-quality professional development, collaboration across academies and the opportunity to make a genuine impact on the lives of young people.

About the Role

We are seeking an outstanding and highly motivated Assistant Principal - Attendance to lead our attendance strategy and drive sustained improvements in scholar attendance, punctuality and engagement. This is a key leadership position within the academy, responsible for ensuring that attendance is at the heart of our school improvement work and that every scholar is supported to access the education they deserve.

Working closely with academy leaders, pastoral teams, families and external agencies, you will champion a culture of high expectations while identifying and removing barriers that prevent scholars from attending regularly and achieving their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for attendance across the academy.
• Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of attendance improvement plans.
• Monitor, analyse and present attendance data to drive effective intervention and accountability.
• Work with pastoral, safeguarding and inclusion teams to support vulnerable scholars and reduce persistent absence.
• Build positive relationships with families to promote excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Coordinate targeted interventions and support for scholars at risk of poor attendance.
• Liaise effectively with external agencies and partners to secure the best outcomes for scholars.
• Promote a culture where excellent attendance is understood as a key factor in academic success and personal development.

What We Are Looking For

• A successful leader with experience in attendance, pastoral, safeguarding or inclusion leadership.
• A strong understanding of attendance legislation, guidance and best practice.
• Proven ability to use data to identify trends, inform decisions and drive improvement.
• Experience of working effectively with families and external agencies.
• A committed advocate for high expectations and positive scholar outcomes.
• Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills.
• The resilience, credibility and determination to lead change and secure sustained improvement.
• A genuine commitment to Astrea's values and the belief that every scholar can succeed.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious leader to play a pivotal role in improving life chances for young people and ensuring all scholars are able to benefit fully from the opportunities available to them at Astrea Academy Woodfields.

Commitment to Safeguarding and EDI:

Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory background checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check. We value diversity and welcome applications from underrepresented groups. As a Disability Confident employer, we provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure all candidates can fully demonstrate their abilities.

In line with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and the statutory Code of Practice, the Trust requires all public-facing post holders to demonstrate fluent English. Within a school setting, this applies to all roles that involve direct or indirect interaction with pupils, parents, or members of the public.

Flexible Interview Dates:

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, so don't miss out on this exciting opportunity. Please note that interview dates are flexible, and the academy reserves the right to interview shortlisted candidates during the application window.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to our dynamic and forward-thinking team, apply today and be a part of our mission to create a positive impact!

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

We all have a statutory duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Astrea Academy Woodfields

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 662 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Astrea Academy Woodfields website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/astrea-academy-woodfields

Our vision for education is simple and one that allows teachers to teach. We believe in a curriculum that is knowledge-rich, ‘the best that is thought and said’, that is supported by a traditional approach to teaching, behaviour and culture. We are values-driven and our vision is to provide an inclusive, aspirational and academic education for all our students, so that all of them will learn, thrive and lead successful lives.

School location

Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed

Find more school jobs in Doncaster