Headteacher

St Peter's CofE Primary School, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 1TP

32 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027 - (Easter 2027 considered)

• Closing date

  12 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  10 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £70,275.00 - £77,676.00 Annually (FTE)

Headteacher job summary

St Peter’s CofE Primary School in the heart of Plymouth serves a wonderfully diverse catchment and which is a focal point for the immediate community.

At St Peter’s, we believe that every child is unique, valued and deserving of the opportunity to flourish. We are proud of our inclusive culture and are committed to celebrating diversity in all its forms. We are seeking a Headteacher who will champion equity, inclusion and belonging, ensuring that there are high expectations which enable every pupil to succeed regardless of their starting point. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of how to remove barriers to achievement, promoting social justice and creating a school community where differences are celebrated and all members of the community can thrive. You will be leading our successful school into the exciting next stage of development.

You will not be alone in your leadership, as part of St Christopher’s Trust, you will work with leaders of our 21 other primary schools and be well supported by our 6 other Plymouth Headteachers, there are also opportunities to undertake strategic leadership roles across the Trust when the time is right in your headship journey.

We are looking for someone who has:

- A fundamental belief that every child can succeed regardless of their background or starting point, with a passion for inclusive education.

- A rigorous approach to teaching and learning, with strong analytical skills.

- An experienced senior leader with energy and drive to make a difference

- The ability forge excellence relationships with the parents and wider community

- A desire to work in a collaborative culture as part of a multi academy Trust

- An understanding of, and desire to support, the Christian Distinctness of the school

Our School and Trust can offer:

- A supportive Trust community that will facilitate your focus on teaching and learning

- Brilliant children and a committed teaching team

- Commitment to your professional learning, accompanied by regular wellbeing supervision

- A thorough induction programme specifically tailored to your needs and experience

- A chance to make your mark - a spacious, school environment with delightful grounds

- The chance to be part of a community with strong partnerships, undergoing exciting regeneration

For more information, please visit the Trust website: St Christopher's Multi Academy Trust for full details on the application process. Please email our HR Team at people@stcmat.org for an application pack.

We encourage you to arrange a discussion about the role with Chris Conners, Regional Director of School Improvement by emailing chris.conners@stcmat.org. To visit the school please 01752 667724 to request a time.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful candidates. Candidates are encouraged to read our Safeguarding policy before applying.

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applicants who meet the criteria will be considered for employment, regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age or veteran status.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St Peter's CofE Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 192 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Peter's CofE Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-peter-s-cofe-primary-school-plymouth

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