Assistant Headteacher
Leadership Scale L10 to L16 £66,120 to £76,481 Fringe, required September 2026.
St Peter's is a renowned successful school and Sixth Form in Guildford. As we continue our journey, inspiring and compassionate leadership is central to our vision. We have an exciting opportunity to appoint a dynamic and innovative Assistant Headteacher, starting in September 2026. This is a pastoral focused role and our aim is to appoint the right person to our leadership team, so the job description is broad. The main priorities will focus on, but are not exclusive to:
• Be the SLT lead for two or three year groups
• Line manage Heads of Year for those year groups
• Be the SLT lead for SALT (Student Action Leadership Team)
• Be a Deputy Designated safeguarding lead
• Contribute to Leadership team operational aspects of supervision, duties, assemblies etc
About St Peter’s:
St Peter’s Catholic School, part of the Xavier Catholic Education Trust, is an extremely successful school and Sixth Form set in attractive grounds on the outskirts of Guildford, with onsite parking. Our mission is to be ‘Christ to All’, placing the students’ best interests at the heart of what we do. Standards are high and academic progress excellent, with very good facilities and resources. Community is a key aspect of our ethos; relationships between students and staff are excellent. We are also a partner school of Teach Southeast, an initial teacher training (ITT) provider.
What we can offer you:
• Excellent personal development at all levels with access to national professional qualifications.
• A friendly, supportive environment where best practice is shared to ensure high quality teaching and continuous development.
• An extensive range of benefits and discounts with ‘Mylifestyle’, our employee benefits hub.
• All staff benefit from free access to Spectrum, Guildford, Sports Centre, including the gym, group exercise classes, spa and pool.
About You:
• A proven track record as an outstanding teacher and leader with a drive for excellence.
Unsure? Why not visit the school for a tour and let us answer any questions you may have.
If you would like to visit the school for a tour prior to application or have any other queries, please contact Annie Buchanan-Robinson, Head’s PA.
Please note that your personal statement or covering letter should be no more than two sides of A4, size 11 font and cover the following points:
1. What you see are the challenges and opportunities of the role.
2. The experience and or skills you have to be successful in the role. This should include the specific job roles but also the wider role as a member of the school leadership team.
3. Ideas you have for the role that would ensure it has impact and improve the experience for students at St Peter’s.
The deadline for applications is midday on Monday 11th May 2026.
As we are unable to offer a sponsorship, we can only accept applications from candidates that already have the right to work in the UK.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for this role.
In line with the statutory guidance document Keeping Children Safe in Education (2023), the Xavier Catholic Education Trust will conduct online searches after the shortlisting process for any candidates who accept an invitation to interview.
