An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint an exceptional Subject Leader to our Science Faculty for September 2026How To Apply

·       Start Date: 1^st September 2026

·       Salary: Teacher’s Leadership Range L6 – L10 Currently £58,569 - ££64,691 (2026 pay award pending)

·       Recruitment Allowance: A £3,000 recruitment allowance is available for this post

·       Contract: Full Time and Permanent

·       Closing Date: 9am on Wednesday 27^th May 2026

·       Interviews: Friday 29^th May 2026

St Peter's CofE Academy is seeking an outstanding and innovative Subject Leader for Science. You will be responsible for the Leadership and Management of the Faculty, working closely with the senior leadership team.

The successful candidate will:

·       Demonstrate outstanding Leadership and Management skills and have the ability to motivate their team.

·       Demonstrate the potential to ensure exceptional progress for our students

·       Be committed to St Peter's ethos of high expectations

·       Have resolve to make a real difference to the lives of students

·       Believe that all children can and will achieve

Academy Context:

St Peter’s CofE Academy is rated Good by Ofsted and is an over subscribed, mixed 11-16 popular Church of England Academy which puts Christian values, faiths and high standards at the centre of all we do. We serve the whole community of Stoke-on-Trent and welcome students of all faiths and none.

We have a vibrant and exciting learning environment which embodies our core Christian values and the belief that we can enrich every life.

Our July 2025 staff survey graded the school as outstanding. Staff morale, staff wellbeing, staff workload and appreciation of staff achievement and contribution were graded highest across all categories.

We are proud of our staff and student wellbeing focus and we provide a comprehensive staff induction and ECT support programme with a highly commended on-going CPD programme for new and existing staff.

St Peter’s CofE Academy is a well-resourced school with a motivated and enthusiastic student body. The Academy is located in the heart of the city with excellent transport links by road or rail.

Staff Benefits:

·       2 weeks holiday at October half term

·       A comprehensive CPD programme for all staff

·       Free on site car parking

·       Access to occupational health

·       Meals available on site for all staff between 8am to 2pm

·       Free meals for all staff on Inset days and Open Evening events

·       Occupational Sick Pay

·       Exceptional leave arrangements for family events

·       Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses for DSE users

·       A comprehensive EAP (employee assistance programme) with 24 - hour access

·       Free fitness suite on site

·       Money off membership of Fenton Manor Leisure Centre

·       An exceptional staff well-being offer with wellbeing meetings half termly including a Menopause group

·       Annual staff wellbeing day following the annual Open Evening with a host of free wellbeing activities for all staff

 DBS Checks

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Amendment Order 1986 and, as such, it will be necessary for a Submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. 

 Asylum and Immigration

To comply with Asylum and Immigration legislation you will be required (if appointed) to provide one or more documents from the Immigration Act 2006 - List A and B. You must provide proof of current and valid permission to be in the United Kingdom and valid permission to do the type of work offered.

Further Information and how to apply:

Please complete the application and equalities form via MyNewTerm on the school website: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/136824/EDV-2026-SPCA-15538

Informal visits are encouraged and welcomed at a time convenient for you, to arrange this, please email Louise James on the email address listed on the advert.