Principal

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

45 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  1 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  17 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2, Key stage 3
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L15-L21

What skills and experience we're looking for

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.

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

What the school offers its staff

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

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.

Woodhouse_Principal_Recruitment_Pack_2026.pdf - 2.37 MB (opens in new tab)

Woodhouse_Principal_Recruitment_Advert_2026.pdf - 329 KB (opens in new tab)

About Woodhouse Academy

• School type: Academy, 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 973604
• 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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