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: scatonstpetersnewman.co.uk Tel- 01782 235040 To apply please email the school stpeterstpetersnewman.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 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. Click here for further information. 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/