Assistant Principal (Primary) – Woodlands Academy

Are you creative? Are you a risk-taking educator? Do you have a passion for inspiring greatness in every child? If you have answered yes to these questions, then you could be the person we are looking for!

Woodlands Academy is an Outstanding school, with a clear vision for continued progression, future success (we remain proud but not satisfied), and sharing good practice across and outside of the Trust.  We are a place of nurture and inclusivity, where our whole community is empowered to thrive, and everyone belongs.

We are seeking a visionary and skilled Assistant Principal to join our senior leadership team and play a key part in our continued success.

As proud members of the Harbour Learning Trust, our success is built on a philosophy of care and high standards. We are a values-driven community looking for an inspiring Class Teacher to join our supportive network that prioritises continuous professional development and a strong team ethos.

The Role

• Location: Woodlands Academy, Grimsby

• Salary Scale: L1 -L5

• Contract Type: Permanent

• Reports to: Principal

• Start Date: September 2026

  
  

We are looking for a leader who lives and breathes high-quality teaching and learning. You understand that a school is only as strong as the practice in its classrooms, and you have the coaching expertise to help our staff reach the heights of pedagogical excellence.

Beyond the classroom, you will lead on curriculum review and implementation. We seek someone who can weave together academic rigour with a sequence that sparks curiosity and ensures long-term retention.

We are looking for:

• A Passionate Pedagogue: You have a proven track record of delivering exceptional results and can model "what great looks like" for colleagues.

• A Curriculum Expert: You understand the nuances of cognitive science and how to translate a broad vision into a cohesive, high-impact curriculum.

• A Change Agent: You are resilient, empathetic, and capable of bringing staff along with you on a journey of rapid improvement.

• A Collaborative Leader: You thrive in a team environment and are ready to contribute to the wider strategic direction of the school.

• A Visionary:  You are someone who doesn't just see where we are, but possesses the clarity and drive to help us continue to develop and share our expertise.

If you are a middle leader ready for the next step, or an experienced senior leader looking for a fresh challenge in a school with high aspirations and a commitment to inclusion, we want to hear from you.

About our Trust

We are proud to have the highest performing primary and secondary schools in our area and we are honored to have been shortlisted for the TES Inclusive Trust of the Year Award. Most importantly, we are proud that we are improving the life chances for our children and giving them the tools and the values to lead happy and successful lives.

Our Vision is to empower and inspire children, adults and communities to be ambitious, healthy and kind, dedicated to making our world a better place.  The work we do is underpinned by our DANCE values and our magnificent seven behaviours;

Our Fantastic Five Values 

D - Harbour children deserve joyful (delight)schools that ignite creativity and learning through play. We invest in colleagues to ensure success and promote lifelong well-being for everyone.

A - We recruit the best colleagues and nurture talent in safe environments, inspiring our children to strive for excellence (ambition). By learning from the best, we improve and give back to our communities.

N - Harbour schools are rooted in care, valuing respect and empathy (nurture). We create supportive environments where children and colleagues thrive, preparing them for the future.

C - We promote pride, inclusion, and civic responsibility, celebrating diversity and community. Colleagues will experience belonging through collaboration, well-being, and continuous development.

E - Success comes when colleagues are empowered to innovate, take risks, and learn from failure. At Harbour, we encourage creativity and collaboration, helping both children and colleagues achieve their goals. 

 Our Magnificent Seven Behaviours

We will act with integrity, honesty and transparency in all that we do

We will trust our fellow professionals and value their skills and knowledge

We will work collaboratively and encourage others to do the same

We will work inclusively, building and celebrating inclusive and diverse communities

We will be kind to ourselves and in all our dealings with others, acting with compassion and empathy

We will communicate regularly and with clarity with our stakeholders and with each other, welcoming and reflecting on constructive feedback from others

We will be aspirational for all, wanting the best for ourselves and for everyone

Come and join our happy, values led trust that truly believes in “success and happiness for all”

Harbour Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to satisfactory background checks and enhanced DBS.

Becky Wright, our Proud Principal, warmly welcomes visits to our fantastic school—please come and see us at a time that suits you.

Application Deadline: 11th May 2026

Interviews: To Be confirmed