Assistant Principal - Woodhouse Academy

Woodhouse Academy,
Assistant Principal with teaching commitment (Humanities) & responsibility for Teaching & Learning

Full time - Permanent

L3- L7 (£54,394 - £60,145)

To start September 2026 (or January 2027 for the right candidate)

Woodhouse Academy is a successful Middle School of over 400 pupils, set in a semi-rural location on the outskirts of Biddulph, Staffordshire. The school runs a secondary style timetable and subjects are taught by specialist teachers throughout – from Year 5 to Year
8. Pupils enjoy coming to school, are enthusiastic about learning and are challenged to achieve their best.

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 whole‑school 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.

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.

To Apply:

Please download an application form from the Academy website and send it to recruitment@wo Visits prior to application are most welcome. Please contact the school office on  Closing date:
Friday 19th June 2026 at 12 noon. Interviews:
Monday 29 June 2026.