Principal
Astrea Academy Woodfields, Doncaster, DN4 8ND23 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2027
Closing date
7 October 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
9 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £106,134.00 - £122,937.00 Annually (Actual) L28 - L34
Principal job summary
Shape the Future of Astrea Academy Woodfields - Become Our Next Transformational Principal
Are you ready to lead with purpose, ignite ambition, and make a lasting impact in a thriving school community? Astrea Academy Trust is seeking a bold, values-driven Principal to take the helm and drive the next chapter of excellence.
We are seeking an exceptional Principal to lead Astrea Academy Woodfields, a vibrant 11-16 secondary school, part of the Astrea Academy Trust family in Doncaster, South Yorkshire.
About the Role
This is more than a leadership role, it’s a chance to shape lives, elevate outcomes, and embed a culture where every scholar can thrive. Whether you're an experienced Principal or a high-performing Vice Principal ready to step up, this is your opportunity to lead an ambitious academy determined to ensure that all scholars can go on to university or aspirational alternative.
You will be a dynamic and aspirational leader with a strong moral compass, an unwavering belief in the potential of every child, and the ability to unite staff, scholars and the wider community around a shared vision of excellence.
As Principal, you will lead 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 our mission, 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 supported by 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 Trust is committed to delivering a world-class education that changes lives. We believe in powerful knowledge, warm-strict behaviour systems, and joyful learning environments. As Principal, you will be at the heart of this mission.
Interested in Applying?
If you're driven by purpose, inspired by challenge, and ready to lead Astrea Academy Woodfields into its next era, we want to hear from you.
To arrange a confidential conversation, please contact Danny Carr, Regional Director - Danny.Carr@astreaacademytrust.org
For further details or to discuss the application process, reach out to Stephen Casey or Sarah Fedun from the Astrea recruitment team.
We kindly ask that all applications are accompanied by a personal statement outlining your suitability for the role. Applications submitted without a personal statement will not be considered.
Commitment to Safeguarding and EDI
Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.
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Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)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
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.
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