Assistant Headteacher
St Thomas Becket Catholic School, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 6HT8 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
30 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
21 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £64,691.00 - £73,105.00 Annually (FTE) L10 - L15 dependent on experience
Assistant Headteacher job summary
About Our School
Our school is a welcoming, inclusive Catholic community where every individual is known, valued, and supported to flourish.
Following our recent Catholic Schools Inspectorate (February 2026), we are proud to have been judged Good overall, with Outstanding in key areas. The school was recognised for a “welcoming, vibrant environment of care and spirituality” and strong relationships where students show deep respect for each other and staff.
Parents also recognise the highest level of pastoral care, reflecting a culture where individuals feel valued.
Alongside this, our Sixth Form is ranked in the top five state-funded schools nationally and is the top-performing faith school in the country.
- Lead on Quality of Education, Curriculum and Academic Standards
- Drive Excellence in Teaching and Learning
- Lead Curriculum Development and Implementation
- Raise Academic Standards and Student Achievement
- Develop and Support Staff to Deliver Excellence
- Champion Literacy and Academic Enrichment
- Strengthen Quality Assurance and School Improvement
- Promote High Expectations, Inclusion and Personal Development
- A school recognised for its outstanding pastoral culture and relationships
- Respectful, engaged students
- Nationally recognised academic success
- Supportive leadership and commitment to staff wellbeing
- A proven leader with experience in whole school literacy and teaching in English up to KS5
- Committed to inclusion, wellbeing, and student success
- Able to combine high expectations with compassion
- Supportive of Catholic ethos and values
This is a unique opportunity to continue to build on a school culture recognised for exceptional care, strong relationships, and national success.
Apply now and help lead a community where every child is known, valued, and inspired to succeed.
Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Academies Trust is a large new Catholic Multi Academy Trust situated in the northern half of the Catholic Diocese of Northampton formed by the merger of three former Catholic Trusts in February 2020. The Trust currently leads and manages ten Catholic primary schools located across the geographical area of Northamptonshire and Bedfordshire and, two Catholic secondary schools - St Thomas Becket in Northampton and St Thomas More in Bedford.
All staff uphold the core values and Catholic ethos of the school. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and online checks in line with our Safer Recruitment Policy. Visits to the school are welcomed and can be arranged by contacting Mrs Angela Bamford
We would value the addition of a new Catholic member to join our Leadership Team; however, we welcome applications from all faiths.
Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier if there are sufficient applications.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About St Thomas Becket Catholic School
- Organisation type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 912 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
School location
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