In March 2023, David Scales became Principal of Astrea Academy Woodfields, a school long challenged by Ofsted ratings. Just 16 months later, inspectors judged us ‘Good’ for the first time in our history, with some of the most improved attendance in the country and a transformed school culture.
In this article, Mr Scales shares why he chooses to recruit Teach First trainees, how their values align with our mission, and the huge impact they are having at Woodfields, from raising academic standards to inspiring projects like poetry recitals, book groups and community events.
Read the full article on the Teach First website here.