‘A highly ambitious curriculum inspires learning, builds resilience and opens a world of opportunity. Pupils thrive academically and spiritually. This is because spiritual development is an intrinsic part of the everyday experience for pupils’ SIAMS February 2023.
‘See, I have placed before you an open door that no one can shut.’ Revelation 3:8
The Governors of St Peter’s C of E Primary School are seeking to appoint an exceptional, highly motivated and inspirational Deputy Headteacher to join our dedicated and forward-thinking leadership team.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and ambitious leader to play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction and continued success of our school. Working in close partnership with the Headteacher and senior leaders, the successful candidate will lead on teaching and learning, driving high standards and ensuring excellence as the school continues to grow and evolve.
As Deputy Headteacher, you will:
• Provide strategic leadership to further improve the quality of education across the school.
• Lead, monitor and evaluate teaching and learning, ensuring consistently high standards.
• Support and challenge colleagues to achieve the best outcomes for all pupils.
• Play a key role in school self-evaluation, improvement planning and staff development.
• Uphold and promote our strong Christian ethos and inclusive values.
Our Vision
At St. Peter’s, we strive to provide a high quality and stimulating learning environment that will enrich the learning experiences for our pupils and provide a world of opportunities, both inside and outside of the classroom. We want to ensure all pupils experience learning that is relevant and purposeful, is aspirational and forward thinking and ensures pupils are ready for their next steps in education.
About You
We are looking for a leader who:
• Has substantial leadership experience within a school setting.
• Is a highly effective classroom practitioner with a proven record of impact.
• Has the vision, resilience and expertise to inspire, motivate and develop others.
• Demonstrates the ability to hold colleagues to account in a supportive and constructive manner.
• Has experience of leading curriculum development across the primary phase.
• Is deeply committed to inclusion and ensuring every child achieves their full potential.
• Consistently models excellence in pedagogy, behaviour, and professional conduct.
You will share our commitment to our core values of friendship, thankfulness, resilience, service, forgiveness, and bravery, which underpin all aspects of school life.
About our School
Our school is an extremely successful suburban primary school located in South Bristol. All our children are encouraged to aim for excellence and to fulfil their individual potential – academically, socially, and personally.
We foster an environment in which children thrive because they enjoy school and feel happy, safe, and valued. The needs of every child are always our prime consideration.
OFSTED came to visit us in June 2024 and rated our school and Nursery as GOOD in all areas. We were particularly delighted when they said:
The impact of the well-taught curriculum has been significant. Pupils produce a range of high-quality work. It shows their development of knowledge and skills through the curriculum. (OFSTED 2024)
At St Peter’s we all strongly believe that children deserve to experience childhood and all the magic and wonder it brings - From breakfast until bedtime we offer our children ‘A World of Opportunities’ which we believe are among the best in the area.
We can offer:
• Auto-enrolment into the Local Government Pension scheme and recognised continuous service
• Cycle to work scheme
• 24/7 Employee Assistant Programme offering advice to you and your family around legal, financial, health as well as free counselling
• On-site parking
• Supportive Senior Leadership Team
• Free tea & coffee
• Free optional flu vaccine
• A thriving and happy school
• A team of hard working and supportive colleagues
• Opportunities to get involved in whole school and wider community events
• A commitment to your continued professional development
What now?
We encourage all applicants to visit the school and are offering tour dates on Monday 30th March 2026 at 3.30pm and Thursday 2nd April 2026 at 9.30am. If none of these dates work for you, please phone the school office to make an alternative arrangement.
For further information about our school, please visit our school website.
To apply please complete the application form together with a letter of application that details reasons for wanting the post and an outline of what you can offer the school within and beyond the context of the post.
Applications should be submitted through Eteach and addressed to Mrs Helen Salmon and Mrs Sarah Evans, Co-Chairs of Governors.
Closing Date: Monday 20th April 2026, 9:00am
Shortlisting: Monday 20th April 2026
Interview Date: Friday 1st May 2026
'We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for the successful applicant.’
It is our policy to seek references prior to interview and use these to frame safeguarding questions during the interview.