Principal

About The Role and The Woodlands Academy

The Woodlands Academy is a specialist provision supporting more than 165 pupils aged 2–16 with a wide range of special educational needs and disabilities. All pupils have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), and the academy works closely with a range of specialist professionals and agencies to ensure that individual needs are fully understood and effectively met.

Recently relocated to a purpose-built facility, the academy benefits from an exceptional learning environment that supports a carefully designed and ambitious curriculum, alongside a wide range of enrichment, therapeutic and personal development opportunities. The academy combines high expectations with a deep understanding of the individual needs of every pupil.

At The Woodlands Academy, we are committed to ensuring that every child can access education successfully, achieve meaningful outcomes and be well prepared for adulthood. Central to this commitment is a nurturing pastoral approach built upon strong relationships between pupils and our highly skilled, experienced and caring staff team.

Pupils are encouraged to engage fully in learning, develop their strengths and achieve success in a variety of ways. Through a culture that promotes empathy, respect and resilience, we support young people to become confident, responsible citizens who are equipped for the next stage of their lives and able to make a positive contribution to their communities.

The Woodlands Academy is entering an exciting phase of its development following its move into a purpose-built facility. The Principal will have the opportunity to build on the academy's many strengths, leading a highly skilled staff team and working alongside the Executive Principal and Chief Executive to shape the next stage of its strategic development.

The successful candidate will:

• Have significant experience of working with students with special educational needs.
• Be an outstanding and experienced leader and practitioner.
• Provide effective leadership in raising standards of attainment and achievement.
• Work collegiately to build on the strengths of the Academy and Trust.
• Be able to motivate staff that are fully engaged in the goal of achieving excellence in all areas of the Academy both personally and professionally.