Principal

St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Walsall, West Midlands, WS6 6PG

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Easter 2027 with the possibility of an earlier start date

• Closing date

  9 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  22 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: L14 - L20

Principal job summary

Principal

For St Thomas More Catholic Primary School

Huthill Lane, Great Wyrley, Walsall, West Midlands, WS6 6PG

Closing Date: Monday 9th November 2026 at 9am

Interviews: To be confirmed

Salary: Leadership Scale L14 - L20

About Us

St Thomas More is a warm, welcoming and vibrant Catholic primary school set in extensive grounds within the historic village of Great Wyrley. Welcoming children aged 3 to 11 from all faiths and backgrounds, we pride ourselves on creating a nurturing environment where every child feels valued, listened to and a strong sense of belonging. ‘St Thomas More is a school where pupils know their voice really matters. The school has created a culture of mutual respect, where warm relationships result in pupils feeling valued and happy. The school’s focus on positive mental well-being and developing a sense of belonging support pupils to thrive and achieve well. ’ (OFSTED 2024)

As part of St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi-Academy Trust - a collaborative family of 64 schools - our shared mission shapes everything we do. Inspired by St Gabriel, we form Christ-centred pilgrims of hope who embody kindness, seek truth with bold curiosity, hunger for knowledge, and long for justice.

The Role

We are seeking an inspiring, ambitious, and visionary leader to serve as Principal of St Thomas More from Easter 2027, with the possibility of an earlier start.

This is a unique and rewarding opportunity for a leader who values staying connected to the classroom while guiding a school community.

We are looking for a leader who:

Is a practising Catholic, faith-driven leader who can actively nurture the spiritual life of pupils and staff while deepening parish links.

Possesses a proven track record in successful school leadership with the ability to raise standards and accelerate progress for all pupils, including those from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Brings a clear vision for high-quality primary education and the determination to deliver rapid, sustained school improvement.

Values parents as genuine partners in their children’s education and builds strong, collaborative relationships across the community.

Demonstrates an unwavering commitment to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of every child.

Experience of leading and supporting pupils with SEND would be an advantage.

In return, we offer:

Strategic Support: Direct collaboration with an experienced Catholic Senior Executive Leader (CSEL) alongside dedicated School Performance and Transformation Partners to develop your leadership.

Centralised Operations: Dedicated central services for Finance, HR, Estates, and IT—allowing you to keep your focus where it matters most: teaching and learning.

A Supportive Community: A hard-working, passionate team of staff, governors, and trust colleagues working in a happy, caring, and inclusive environment.

Professional Growth: Opportunities to share best practices and advance your career within a large, forward-thinking Multi-Academy Trust.

How to Apply

For further information or to arrange a visit to the school, please email hr@sgacmat.co.uk or visit our website at www.sgacmat.co.uk.

To arrange an informal discussion about the role, please contact Margaret Yates OBE, CSEL, at myates@sgacmat.co.uk or Gill Wretham Senior Partner for School Performance and Transformation, gwretham@sgacmat.co.uk

St Gabriel the Archangel CMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check, medical clearance, and online/social media checks at shortlisting will be required for the successful candidate.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

About St Thomas More Catholic Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 208 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Thomas More Catholic Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-thomas-more-catholic-primary-school-ws6-6pg

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