St Peter's School York
Founded in 627 AD, St Peter's School, York, is the world's fourth oldest school with a long history of top-class education. Today, St Peter’s is a leading day and boarding school for girls and boys aged 2-18 and combines a rich heritage with a forward-thinking approach to teaching. An all-round education inspires a lifelong love of learning and pupils enjoy an exceptional range of co-curricular activities, developing skills that will make them stand out in a fast-changing world.
St Peter's has a reputation for academic excellence and was named The Sunday Times North Independent Secondary School of the Year 2019. Yet what really makes St Peter’s stand out is its focus on 'amazing adults', preparing pupils for successful and fulfilled lives after school. Pupils enjoy an exceptional range of sporting, music and cultural opportunities, with 80 different co-curricular activities available and 250 sports teams. A 47-acre green campus, close to the historic centre of York, offers industry-recognised sports pitches, a swimming pool and a boat house on the River Ouse. Pupils benefit from inspirational teachers, small class sizes, fantastic resources and an impressive curriculum. Boarding options (from Year 7) enable pupils to enjoy all St Peter’s has to offer, supported by a nurturing community. . Visit www.stpetersyork.org.uk to find out more.
Current vacancies at St Peter's School York
Visiting Music Teacher – Oboe
We are seeking an experienced and motivated oboe teacher to join the visiting music staff at St Peter’s for September 2026. This role will suit a candidate who has a background in professional playing and experience of teaching pupils in the 8-18 age range.
DT Workshop Supervisor
We are recruiting for a DT Workshop Supervisor to supervise workshop tasks being carried out by pupils which involve tools and machines primarily, and to provide help in the setting up of the classroom/workshop for activities and materials.
Casual Lifeguard
The school is seeking an experienced casual lifeguard to work in the onsite pool. The role can be varied as you will be a key member in helping deliver/ set up various aquatic sessions for the school and our external commercial customers.
