Principal

The Board of Directors seeks to appoint an exceptional individual to take up the challenge of leading and developing this excellent Academy and in making a strong contribution to the growing communities it serves.

It is essential that our new Principal will be a practising communicant Christian.

Set in attractive parkland to the west of the City, S.Peter's is a Church of England Academy within the Diocese of Lichfield which, in 2011, was judge as outstanding by OFSTED.

S.Peter's is heavily oversubscribed and has had an enviable reputation for strong academic success. At GCSE the proportion of students gaining 5A* - C grades including English and Mathematics has consistently been around 70%, however,recently outcomes have been more variable. Year 13 A level results have shown a steady improvement over time.

Applications are sought from aspiring or serving Head Teachers who have:

• the aspiration to continue to develop and promote the distinctive Christian character that already pervades the Academy;
• the ability to foster our culture of high expectations;
• warmth, flexibility, creativity and a sense of humour;
• the ability to celebrate student individuality as well as achievement.

We offer:

• a caring Christian Academy;
• friendly and highly motivated students and staff;
• a very committed and experienced Board of Directors;
• very supportive and discerning parents;
• stakeholders in the wider community who appreciate the value of a quality education.

Closing Date: 10am 27th April
Shortlisting: 30th April 2015
Interviews: (if appropriate) 5th, 6th and 7th May 2015

Further information from:

Mrs Carol Oliver, S.Peter's Collegiate School
Compton Park, Compton Road West, Wolverhampton WV3 9DU
Telephone: 01902 558600
Email: coliver@speters.org.uk

We welcome applications regardless of age, gender or ethnicity and the Academy is committed to promoting and safeguarding the wellbeing of students. The successful applicant will be subject to a successful enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

S. Peter's Collegiate School
A Church of England Academy
Number on Roll: 1,020 (including 205 in Sixth Form)
www:speters@speters.org.uk