Archdiocese of Birmingham in partnership with The Newman Catholic Collegiate
St Peter’s Catholic Academy
Assistant Principal Salary Range L1 – L5 (£49,781- £54,539)
Required for September 2025 or earlier if possible
NOR: 240

The directors of the Newman Catholic Collegiate supported by the school governors are seeking to
appoint an assistant principal to strengthen and enhance the senior leadership Team of St Peter’s Catholic Academy.

St Peter's Catholic Academy
St Peter's Catholic Academy is a 1 form entry primary school situated in Cobridge, Stoke on Trent. As part of the Newman Catholic Collegiate, the school is currently graded as Outstanding in all areas of the Ofsted framework (Ofsted 2024). With a strong Catholic ethos, St Peter's is a caring community where everyone is valued, and children are eager to achieve their full potential in a happy, vibrant learning environment.

Assistant Principal
We are seeking an exceptional individual to join our leadership team as assistant principal. In this pivotalrole, you will work closely with the principal to drive continued school improvement and ensure the bestpossible outcomes for our pupils.

Key Responsibilities:
 Provide inspirational leadership and strategic direction to the school
 Promote the Catholic faith and the mission of Catholic education
 Deliver consistently good and outstanding teaching, setting high expectations for pupil
achievement and behaviour
 Analyse data, develop strategic plans, and monitor progress towards set targets
 Lead, challenge, and motivate staff to achieve outstanding practice

Requirements:
 Supportive of the Catholic faith and able to articulate the mission of Catholic education
 Proven track record as an excellent classroom teacher with a commitment to high standards
 Demonstrable evidence of the positive impact of your leadership experience
 Strong management and interpersonal skills to lead, challenge, and motivate others
 Ability to analyse data, set targets, and evaluate progress

Why St Peter's?
 A caring, vibrant, and well-behaved school community
 Highly committed and hardworking staff
 Excellent links with the local parish and community
 Supportive and dedicated directors and governors

 Exceptional opportunities for personal and professional development
 Collaborative working within an established primary partnership

Together, One Family, One Community in Christ.

Visits to the Academy are encouraged – please contact Miss Sarah Caton, Academy Manager, to arrange a visit: scaton@stpetersnewman.co.uk Tel- 01782 235040

To apply please email the school stpeter@stpetersnewman.co.uk for an application pack

Closing date for applications – 27th March 2025
Successfully shortlisted candidates will be advised by email – wb 31st March 2025
Interviews will be held on – wb 7th April 2025

DBS Checks
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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 is available at: www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk/employers/