Teacher of English with Lead of Whole School Literacy

Teaching is the most rewarding job in the world. We have the opportunity to change students’ lives for the better and you could make a positive impact at St Peter’s School. 

We are a forward thinking and rapidly improving, “good” school that is creating a legacy of learning for our community. Our students Learn, Aspire and Exceed as they work with our highly skilled teaching and associate staff supporting and guiding them. 

St Peter’s is part of The Cam Academy Trust which offers students and staff fantastic potential to collaborate, share and develop a wide range of teaching and learning across the schools in the trust. As a family of schools, we support, share and challenge each other to improve the future lives of all our young people. The MAT Progress 8 score is above average. 

We are currently seeking to employ a dynamic and inspiring Teacher of English with a responsibility for whole school Literacy. You will join our team in motivating and supporting our students to ensure outstanding attainment. The English Department is an innovative, experienced and collaborative team who strive to guide our students towards their goals. You will be joining a well-organised, supportive team of professionals. The department is well resourced, and staff are committed and hard-working. As an outstanding practitioner, you will be able to create opportunities that will inspire our learners to succeed and foster the school’s ethos to achieve the best possible outcomes. Excellent communication is required as you will need to work with all faculties to identify and support with the improvement in students’ current literacy.  

St Peter’s staff share a passion for working with our students and it is that which makes teaching at St Peter’s so enjoyable and rewarding. We are truly comprehensive and inclusive in our approach, believing that every young person deserves the best opportunities to become successful global citizens. Some of our students face enormous challenges just in coming to school and require a little additional support to build their confidence, promote positive behaviour for learning and enhance their communication and social skills.  

We are based in Huntingdon, just 12 miles north of Cambridge with its own mainline station connecting with London in less than an hour. 

For the right candidate, we are able to offer the opportunity to teach lessons across the age and ability range from highly aspirational sixth form students getting ready for University to students just starting their secondary school careers. The English and Performing Arts Department is an innovative, experienced and collaborative team who strive to guide our students towards their goals. You will be joining a well-organised, supportive team of professionals. The department is well resourced and staff are committed and hard-working. 

We work closely with the other English departments in the trust, sharing resources and supporting each other with any training requirements. St Peter’s prides itself in the professional development available to staff, we have had a number of staff complete a wide range of courses including NPQML, enhancement courses and training with exam board providers as well as in house training. 

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, barred list check, prohibition from teaching check, satisfactory references for the school, and medical questionnaire.