Assistant Principal

Woodhouse Academy, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST8 7DR

11 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  19 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  8 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2, Key stage 3
• Subject: Humanities
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L3-L7

What skills and experience we're looking for

Assistant Principalwith teaching commitment (Humanities) &responsibility for Teaching & Learning

We are seeking to appoint an Assistant Principal.

to join our Senior Leadership Team.

The Assistant Principal is a senior leader

responsible for driving high standards of

educational provision, pupil outcomes and

colleague development across the Academy.

Working in close partnership with the Principal,

the Assistant Principal will provide strategic and

operational leadership in a defined area of wholeschool

improvement while modelling excellent

classroom practice.

The postholder will play a key role in shaping the

academy’s vision, ethos and strategic direction:

ensuring that all pupils, particularly those who are

disadvantaged or have additional needs, receive a

high-quality, inclusive education.

What the school offers its staff

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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

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure & Barring Service including a Children’s Barred List check which will require you to disclose all criminal convictions. Pre-employment checks will be carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Assistant Principal - Teaching and Learning job description.pdf - 258 KB (opens in new tab)

Assistant Principal.pdf - 813 KB (opens in new tab)

About Woodhouse Academy

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 9 to 13
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 419 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 9 to 13
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Woodhouse Academy website
• Email address: recruitment@woodhouseacademy.staffs.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01782 973600
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/woodhouse-academy

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.

Arranging a visit to Woodhouse Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@woodhouseacademy.staffs.sch.uk.

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