Headteacher

St Peter’s is a thriving, inclusive, and high‑achieving Catholic secondary school with a rich history of serving families across Guildford and the surrounding area. Rooted in Gospel values, our community is steadfast in its mission to help every young person flourish academically, spiritually, morally, socially, and physically.

As part of the Xavier Catholic Education Trust (Xavier CET), St Peter’s benefits from strong collaborative networks, high‑quality professional development, and shared expertise across our family of schools. We are proud of our collective commitment to excellence in Catholic education and to ensuring that Christ is at the centre of all we do.

The next Headteacher of St Peter’s will be a visionary and faith‑led leader who inspires staff, motivates students, works in fruitful partnership with families, governors, trust leaders, parishes and the wider community, and sustains the school’s culture of ambitious expectations and compassionate care.

• Is a practicing Catholic committed to the teachings and mission of the Church and able to act as a spiritual leader of the school community;
• Has a proven track record of impactful senior leadership;
• Places safeguarding and the welfare of students at the heart of every decision;
• Builds strong relationships and high‑performing teams;
• Drives strategic improvement, uses evidence intelligently, and secures outstanding outcomes for all;
• Communicates with clarity and integrity and represents St Peter’s with pride.

For more information, a full job description, expressions of interest, school visits and an application details please see the full recruitment pack and attached CES Leadership Application Form and Applicant Notes.

Please complete the CES Leadership Application Form and submit it together with your personal statement. Your personal statement should be no longer than 1500 words and should outline how you fulfil the requirements detailed in the Person Specification, as well as your reasons for applying for the post. Please return completed applications to the Xavier Central HR email address (see recruitment pack).

An email will be sent to shortlisted candidates with full details of the interview process. Candidates will be informed of the outcome by email after shortlisting.

Closing Date
: 9am, Mon 9th Feb 2026

Interviews
:
Wed 11th Feb 2026, Thur 12th Feb 2026 & Fri 13th Feb 2026

The successful candidate will be expected to sign the Catholic Education Service Contract of Employment.

St Peter’s is committed to safer recruitment practice and the safeguarding of children.

The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant statutory and nonstatutory employment checks. References will be requested as soon as shortlisting has taken place.

This School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.