About this role
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: NJC Points 10 to 14: Actual Salary: £13,188
Contract: Fixed term for 3 years, term time only, 19.50 hours per week
Closing Date: Monday 23rd November 2026 at 9am
We are looking for candidates with experience and enthusiasm who are able to communicate clearly with staff and students. Emphasis is placed on being highly motivated, enthusiastic to inspire with the ability to personalise strategies and interventions for each student individually.
The successful candidate will
Have a good level of education
Be an excellent role model
Be able to build positive relationships with students.
Believe in a creative approach to learning
Hold high expectations for all students in terms of behaviour and achievement.
Be committed to working as part of a large team
Academy Context
St Peter’s CofE Academy is a 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 2026 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 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 for VDU 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 form on the school website: Current Vacancies - St Peter's CofE Academy
Informal visits are welcomed, to arrange this, please email Louise James on the above email address.