Role: Vice Principal

Salary: £80,272 – £88,553

Start Date: September 2026

Closing Date: 15^th May 2026 @ 09:00am

Lead with Purpose – Become Our Next Vice Principal at Astrea Academy Woodfields

Are you a strategic and compassionate leader with a passion for inclusion, safeguarding, and disruption-free learning? Do you thrive on building strong cultures, leading with integrity, and making a meaningful impact on young lives? If so, this is a powerful opportunity to help shape the future at Astrea Academy Woodfields.

We are seeking an exceptional Vice Principal to help lead our thriving secondary academy in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, as part of the Astrea Academy Trust family.

About the Role

This is a significant and career‑defining opportunity for an ambitious and experienced senior leader to play a central role in shaping the next phase of Astrea Academy Woodfields’ journey. As Vice Principal, you will work in close partnership with the Principal and senior leadership team to secure outstanding educational outcomes for all scholars and to embed a culture of high expectations, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

You will contribute to the strategic leadership and day‑to‑day management of the academy, supporting the delivery of the academy’s vision and strategic priorities. In the absence of the Principal, you will deputise and take full responsibility for the leadership and operation of the academy. You will also play a key role in developing colleagues, strengthening teaching and learning, promoting positive behaviour, and ensuring that safeguarding and wellbeing remain at the heart of academy practice.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking a Vice Principal who is:

• An experienced senior leader with a proven track record of securing improvement and raising standards across an academy or key areas of responsibility
• A strategic and values-driven leader who can translate vision into clear action and sustained impact
• An inspirational culture-builder who motivates others, develops high‑performing teams, and models excellence in leadership and teaching
• Committed to inclusive, academically rigorous education, ensuring all scholars make strong progress, including those facing barriers to learning
• A credible and collaborative leader who works effectively with staff, pupils, parents, and wider stakeholders
• A strong advocate for safeguarding, wellbeing, and equity, embedding these principles into everyday practice

This role will suit a leader who is ready to take the next step in their leadership journey and make a lasting contribution to the academy, the Trust, and the communities we serve.

What We Offer

You will be supported by a strong infrastructure and expert team, including:

• Access to sector-leading expertise and Astrea’s Leadership Academy
• A values-driven culture focused on high expectations, powerful knowledge, and warm-strict behaviour systems
• Opportunities for career progression across a growing network of schools in South Yorkshire and Cambridgeshire
• Comprehensive professional development and wellbeing support

A full list of employee benefits is available in our ‘Join Our Team’ brochure.

Why Join Us? 

Astrea Academy Woodfields is committed to providing an inclusive, aspirational, and academic education for all our students.

We believe in teaching powerful knowledge and creating a scholarly culture that is warm, strict, disciplined, and joyful. Our values-driven approach ensures impeccable behaviour, allowing teachers to focus on teaching and pupils to focus on learning.

Interested in Applying? 

If you are passionate about education, looking for a fresh opportunity, or simply want to make a positive impact, we would love to hear from you. Take a look at the job description and candidate pack to find out more about the role and how to apply.

In addition, we actively welcome visits and would be delighted to show you around our academy to appreciate fully our excellent learning environment; please contact kathryn.haughian@astreawoodfields.org to arrange a visit or to find out more about the role.

Commitment to Safeguarding and EDI: 

Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts are subject to satisfactory background checks, including references and enhanced DBS checks. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates who are underrepresented in our workforce.

As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to promoting a culture that ensures there are no barriers to the recruitment, development, and progression of disabled staff across the trust. We provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure disabled job applicants have the best opportunity to demonstrate their abilities.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Join a values-led team where your leadership will shape futures. Apply today and be part of our mission to inspire beyond measure.