Deputy Headteacher (Teaching)

Following the most recent Ofsted Inspection in April 2025, we are seeking to increase leadership capacity within St. Peter’s and appoint a forward-thinking, dynamic, and talented Deputy Headteacher from September 2026 or sooner. At St Peter's, you will play an instrumental role in ensuring the school is an environment where both pupils and staff thrive every day. We are looking for outstanding candidates, with a proven track record of strong teaching and leadership, who are eager to develop themselves while supporting the educational vision of both the school and the trust. Your strong leadership and effective support will be crucial in ensuring that everyone at St. Peter's meets their full potential. This role is being advertised at an incredibly pivotal time in the school’s journey. As Deputy Headteacher, you will work closely alongside the Headteacher and other members of the School Leadership Team and Trust Central Team to drive forward our ambitious plans for continued improvement and growth. Your collaboration and strategic input will be essential in shaping the future of our school. The role carries a teaching commitment, allowing you to showcase your inspirational practice across the school whilst setting a high standard for others to follow. This balance ensures you remain connected to the classroom experience, directly influencing teaching standards and pupil outcomes. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact and transform lives within our school community. Job Description To be a member of the Senior Leadership Team. To support the development and implementation of rich curriculum that has breadth, depth and balance whilst taking into account the local school context. To secure high quality teaching and learning that allows pupils to build their knowledge and to apply that knowledge as skills. Develop systems to measure outcomes that pupils achieve because of teaching and learning, ensuring they are fully implemented across the academy. Support the development of an ethos of integrity, compassion and excellence throughout the Academy and community which it serves in order to value self-esteem alongside respect for others. To maintain high morale and set an example of professionalism, high quality performance and leadership. Develop in all pupils the skills, attitudes and stamina required for life-long learning and success in a rapidly changing world. Enhance opportunities through partnerships between parents / carers, pupils, staff, other trust schools and the local community to maximise the benefits of being a Trust school. Support the distinctively Christian ethos of the Academy and build on these foundations. Key Priorities Make a significant contribution to the continued development and success of the Academy. Support the Headteacher in the leading of Teaching and Learning to ensure learners achieve the best possible results academically and with regard to the school