Principal
| Posting date: | 18 March 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 April 2026 |
| Location: | Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST8 7DR |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 63a04d2c-dcd5-4084-8eab-992f94f2289c |
Summary
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
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.
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
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.