Senior Assistant Headteacher: Transformative School Leadership

Catholic Recruitment; Blaydon on Tyne; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St Thomas More Catholic School invites applications for a Senior Assistant Headteacher. This is a full-time, permanent senior leadership post to start January 2027, reporting to the Headteacher and joining a supportive Catholic Education Trust.

The successful candidate will lead whole‑school improvement, build strong relationships with pupils, staff and families, and drive the school’s mission with integrity and energy. The role emphasizes ambition, compassion and visible leadership.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in a school setting.
• Ambitious, credible leadership with a track record of delivering school improvement.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a Headteacher and senior leadership team.

Responsibilities

• Provide ambitious, compassionate leadership across the school.
• Work with the Headteacher and leadership team to shape and deliver strategic priorities.
• Support colleagues at all levels to continually strengthen provision for pupils.

Job description

St Thomas More Catholic School invites applications for a Senior Assistant Headteacher. This is a full-time, permanent senior leadership post to start January 2027, reporting to the Headteacher and joining a supportive Catholic Education Trust.

The successful candidate will lead whole‑school improvement, build strong relationships with pupils, staff and families, and drive the school’s mission with integrity and energy. The role emphasizes ambition, compassion and visible leadership.