Stanground Academy

We are a popular, growing and oversubscribed comprehensive academy based in Peterborough. The Stanground Academy team are committed to delivering a world class, inclusive education that empowers students to reach their full potential. Our ASPIRE values - Ambition, Social Responsibility, Progress, Inclusion & Equality, Respect & Kindness, and Excellence - are at the heart of everything we do, shaping a positive and supportive learning environment.

Academy culture is central to our success with a strong emphasis focussed on reward and recognition which supports all pupils to make the right decisions, study hard and behave impeccably. 

We offer a broad curriculum, including academic GCSEs, A-levels, and vocational pathways, ensuring every student has the opportunity to succeed. Our modern, purpose-built facilities, including specialist sports provisions, provide an inspiring learning environment. Beyond academics, we foster a strong sense of community, encouraging students to develop confidence, resilience, and a love for learning.

In our most recent Ofsted inspection (June 2023), students told inspectors they were proud to attend the Academy, and 100% of staff who completed the Ofsted survey reported being happy to work here.

We believe that our staff are our greatest asset, and we are dedicated to providing a supportive and rewarding workplace where professional development and well-being are prioritised. Whether through high-quality training, leadership opportunities, or a collaborative working environment, we invest in our team to help them grow and thrive.

The Senior Leadership Team is deeply committed to staff wellbeing, recognising that a supportive environment for staff translates into the best outcomes for students. Our success in staff recruitment and retention has enabled us to expand our pupil numbers, as more families place their trust in us. We are now seeking outstanding teachers and support staff to join our dedicated and experienced team on our journey to delivering a world-class education.

We understand that decisions to apply for teaching positions are influenced by various factors. Here are some reasons why Stanground Academy has thrived in recent years:

• Autonomy – Each faculty is led by an expert in the field. Teaching strategies, marking and feedback policies, and curricula are bespoke to each subject area. This ensures autonomy in the classroom without prescriptive, one-size-fits-all policies.
• Culture of Support – Staff and students thrive in an environment where support is embedded at every level. Leadership takes a personalised approach to helping colleagues succeed in their careers.
• Focus on Teaching – Our centralised behaviour and rewards systems ensure classrooms are calm and orderly, allowing teachers to focus on teaching and students on learning.
• Diversity and inclusion – We are proud to be a diverse community. Diversity, equality and inclusion is at the core of our decision making and academy values.
• Progression and CPD – As part of a large Multi-Academy Trust, we benefit from regular subject team meetings to collaborate on pedagogy and assessment, complemented by a robust internal CPD programme.
• Two-Week October Half-Term – We recognise that the first term can be intense. Our two-week half-term break provides staff and students with much-needed respite.

Join us at Stanground Academy, where ambition meets opportunity, and values inspire success.