What skills and experience we're looking for
The successful applicant should be a strategic thinker, committed to creating a culture of continuous improvement. They will be able to clearly demonstrate the key skills and values that will enable them to successfully be a role model for everyone at the academy.
We believe this vacancy represents an excellent opportunity for someone who is inspired and not daunted by the reputation the academy enjoys. The ideal candidate will be someone who is aspirational, innovative and energetic. It is essential that they are driven to achieve outstanding educational practices and results.
You will have:
• recent successful leadership experience;
• a proven track record of leading school improvement and demonstrable impact in raising achievement;
• evidence of initiating and implementing strategies to embrace partnership working;
• successfully managed a team through change to bring about positive organisational developments.
What the school offers its staff
St. Peter’s CE Primary Academy is located in the former mining town of Hednesford and is placed on the edge of the Hednesford Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
The academy caters for pupils from the age of 3 to 11, as well having its own on-site Keystones Before and After School Club. Pupil numbers have risen to over 450 pupils on roll, reflecting growing confidence in the academy’s provision through the pandemic years.
Our academy boasts bright, attractive and purposeful learning environments, all fitted with UHD Touchscreen interactive boards and supportive learning resources. There is also plenty of outdoor space and the Outdoor Classroom with wildflower meadow is the focal point for our learning beyond the classroom.
Future Generation Trust (FGT) is a growing Trust of primary phase academies in Staffordshire.
FGT aims to create a strong positive culture in all of its academies in which valuable life skills will be delivered. Quality teaching, built upon a foundation of care and support will lead to high levels of attainment, achievement and confidence, self-esteem and a love of learning.
Further details about the role
We can offer:
• a dedicated and experienced academy with high ambitions for children;
• happy pupils who demonstrate excellent standards of behaviour and who enjoy learning;
• collaborative working with a wide range of academies
• a supportive parental and wider community.
• a supportive mentor from within the Trust.
The successful applicant will be ably supported by the CEO, Trust Central Team and other academy leaders in the MAT. Our expectation is that you embrace this partnership and fully collaborate to help drive St. Peter'sand the Future Generation Trust forward.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
It is strongly recommended that potential candidates arrange a visit to the academy. Appointments can be made by emailing Mrs Lyndsey France at lfrance@stpetersprimary.academy
Scheduled visit times are as follows:
• Wednesday 12th March 2025 at 10.45am
• Friday 14th March 2025 at 9.15am
• Wednesday 19th March 2025 at 10.45am
Applications should be emailed to Emma Joyce at emma.joyce@futuregenerationtrust.co.uk
Full information and supporting documents which include detailed instructions on how to apply for this rolecan be found on the Academy’s and Trust’s vacancy page by using the links below:
Closing date: 3pm on Monday 24th March 2025
Candidates selected for interview will be notified by: 3pm Tuesday 1st April 2025
Interviews: W/C 7th April 2025, prior to interview, references will be requested
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.