25 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 January 2027

  • Closing date

    3 November 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    9 October 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Headteacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

HT Pay Range Group 7 L33-L39 with corresponding salaries of £117,624 - £134,834

What skills and experience we're looking for

Life to the Full for Everyone

We are seeking an exceptional Headteacher to lead the next chapter of our journey. This is an exciting opportunity to build on strong foundations and work with talented staff, supportive governors, engaged families and remarkable young people.

Our vision is "Life to the Full for Everyone". We are committed to developing character and bringing HOPE through wisdom, courage, compassion and community. We are looking for a leader who can inspire our school community, champion educational excellence, nurture the flourishing of every child and sustain the distinctive Christian ethos that lies at the heart of St Peter's.

What the school offers its staff

We are a thriving and highly regarded secondary school at the heart of Exeter. Rated Good by Ofsted (2025) and Excellent in its SIAMS inspection, we are a flourishing Church school where academic excellence, character development and Christian values work hand in hand.

St Peter’s is an oversubscribed school, known as a high performing school and nationally recognised for our approaches to character education. Our most recent Ofsted inspection (‘Good’ April 2025 and SIAMS inspection (‘Excellent’ May 2019) indicate the significant progress we have made in developing well rounded students who ‘live life to the full’. As a Beacon School, Relational and Restorative Approaches are key to how we educate for a wise, courageous and compassionate community.

We offer:

  • a welcoming and friendly team of excellent staff
  • a supportive working environment
  • students with a drive to succeed



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

As a Church of England Aided School, in cases of equal merit preference will be given to candidates who are in sympathy with the foundation. The school is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of its students, please refer to our child protection policy on the St. Peter’s website using the following link https://www.spexe.org/593/key-information-policies/key_information/3/safeguarding-esafety.
This role is subject to enhanced DBS clearance.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About St Peter's Church of England Aided School

Organisation type
Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary school
Size
1305 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Website
St Peter's Church of England Aided School website
Email address
vacancies@spexe.org
Phone number
01392204764
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St Peter’s is an oversubscribed school, known as a high performing school and nationally recognised for our approaches to character education. Our most recent Ofsted inspection (‘Good’ November 2019 and SIAMS inspection (‘Excellent’ May 2019) indicate the significant progress we have made in developing well rounded students who ‘live life to the full’. As a Beacon School, Relational and Restorative Approaches are key to how we educate for a wise, courageous and compassionate community.

Arranging a visit to St Peter's Church of England Aided School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vacancies@spexe.org.

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