Principal

The Governors of S. Peter’s Collegiate CE School are seeking to appoint an inspirational Principal who has a proven track record of raising standards and rapid school improvement and who is passionate about ensuring that all students are able to fulfil their potential.

S. Peter’s Collegiate School was founded in 1844 and has a long and distinguished history. There are currently 1032 students including 207 in the Sixth Form. The school is currently judged ‘Outstanding’ by both Ofsted and SIAMS, although both inspections were in 2011 and new inspections are now due. Achievement is well above the national average and the school offers a wide range of extra-curricular activities with particular strength in music and sport. The school has a caring and compassionate Christian ethos with a strong commitment to inclusion and support for our student and their families.

The school currently has an Interim Principal, a financial deficit has been abolished, new management structures and systems have been implemented and further action is being taken to ensure long-term financial stability. Governors are committed to the growth of the school and are in the process of developing a strategy for the school’s future.

The successful candidate will have the energy and ambition to take S. Peter’s Collegiate CE Academy through its next phase of growth and development; the role offers you the chance to make a difference to the lives of keen and enthusiastic students.

S. Peter’s are seeking a person who?

• Can be a strong, visible collaborative leader, who can identify and communicate a clear sense of direction for the school and engage the whole school community in its delivery;
• Can drive and inspire excellence throughout the school;
• Has a clear commitment to maintain, promote and develop the school’s Church of England character;
• Has a proven track record in school improvement;
• Is passionate about realising students’ potential, maintaining our vision to create lifelong learners, enabling them to successfully take their place in an ever changing world;
• Can be an exceptional leader, able to inspire and empower staff and at every level creating a culture that facilitates delivery of the highest quality teaching and learning and embeds excellence;
• Is a strategic thinker able to develop and implement an effective vision for the school and pursue commercial opportunities;
• Be an innovator who embraces the use of technology to create new learning opportunities.

What can S. Peter’s offer you?

• Staff who are committed to supporting and developing the school;
• A capable, informed and supportive Board of Governors;
• A united end goal to achieve greatness at S. Peter’s Collegiate School;
• The opportunity to make a difference;
• Enthusiastic, committed and highly able students.

If you would like further information, a confidential conversation, or to arrange a school visit, please contact Grace Rowley at Academicis.

Direct Dial: 01223-90-79-73 | Mobile: 07901-585-959 | Email: growley@academicis.co.uk

All applications to be sent to Grace Rowley no later than 12 Noon on Wednesday 9th November 2016
Shortlisting Date: Tuesday 15th November 2016
Interview Date: Thursday 24th and Friday 25th November 2016

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. This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure & Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose all criminal convictions.

Total roll: 1032
Phase: Co-Educational Secondary and Sixth Form
Age Range: 11 – 18 years