Principal

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

Deadline is tomorrow

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  18 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  24 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Leadership Pay
• Additional allowances:

  Leadership Pay

Principal job summary

The Directors of the St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi-Academy Trust, in partnership with the Archdiocese of Birmingham wish to appoint an exceptional, resilient, and inspirational leader to serve as Principal, to guide St Thomas More Catholic Primary school into its next exciting phase of development.

Our Trust

At the heart of our Catholic Multi-Academy Trust is a mission that shapes everything we do. Inspired by the witness of St Gabriel the Archangel, we are Forming Christ-centred pilgrims of hope with kind hearts, questioning minds, a thirst for knowledge, and a hunger for justice. These characteristics are lived out in our schools, they shape our culture, leadership, teaching, and our community. St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi-Academy Trust is a family of 63 schools working together to provide high-quality, faith-filled education to every child we serve.

Our School

“Live and learn together in the love of Christ”

St Thomas More Catholic Primary School is a vibrant, welcoming, and faith-filled community where every child is known, valued, and inspired to flourish. Rooted in Gospel values and a strong Catholic ethos, we place Christ at the centre of all we do. We are proud to provide a nurturing and inclusive environment where children feel safe, supported, and encouraged to achieve their very best.

Our dedicated staff deliver a rich and engaging curriculum, combining high academic standards with a deep commitment to developing the whole child — spiritually, socially, emotionally, and academically.

Working in partnership with families and our parish community, we prepare our pupils to grow into confident, compassionate, and responsible young people.

This is a rewarding opportunity for an ambitious, dedicated, and faith-driven professional who is deeply committed to providing outstanding Catholic education and nurturing the God-given potential of every child. As Principal, you will provide clear strategic vision and strong spiritual leadership, ensuring that our Catholic ethos remains at the heart of school life while driving continuous school improvement and academic excellence.

You will lead with integrity, compassion, and ambition — empowering staff, inspiring pupils, and building strong, collaborative relationships with parents, governors, the parish, and the wider community. With responsibility for the overall leadership, management, and performance of the school, you will ensure that St Thomas More continues to flourish as a place where faith and learning grow together.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is a *practising and committed Catholic (please see attached additional information) with a secure understanding of the distinctive nature and purpose of Catholic education, setting and achieving ambitious and high expectations for all and with all.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of every child.
• Has a proven track record of impacting positively on whole school outcomes, curriculum and raising standards to ensure the success of all pupils.
• Has experience of leadership and teaching in a successful and inclusive school environment.
• Can articulate and share a clear vision for primary education that reflects the mission and values of St Thomas More Catholic Primary School.
• Continue to develop collaborative partnerships with parents, the parish, the wider community, St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi-Academy Trust and the Diocese in preparing pupils to live and flourish in the modern world.

We can offer you:

• Wonderful pupils who are enthusiastic, curious, and proud of their school — children who love to learn, care for one another, and are at the heart of everything we do.

• A happy, caring, and safe environment where every child is known, valued, and supported to achieve their full potential.

• A strong sense of community and partnership, where staff, governors, parents, and parish work together to nurture each child’s spiritual, emotional, and academic growth.

• An inclusive, diverse, and vibrant culture that celebrates difference, promotes understanding, and encourages all to live out the Gospel values of love, respect and service.

• Central services for Finance, HR, Estates, and IT—enabling school leaders to focus on what matters most: teaching, learning, and pastoral care.

• The opportunity to work closely with an experienced Catholic Senior Leader and a dedicated team of school improvement advisors, supporting your personal and professional development.

• A committed, hardworking, and supportive team, both within the school and across the wider St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi-Academy Trust family, united by faith and purpose.

Closing date for applications, 9am, Wednesday 18th March 2026

To arrange a visit to our school (essential), please contact the School Office at St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Hut Hill Lane, Great Wyrley, Walsall WS6 6PG on 01922 666335.

If you require any further information regarding this vacancy, please contact Mrs M Kelsey, HR Manager 01538 493777 Ext 1071 or via email mkelsey@sgacmat.co.uk

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and pre-employment medical clearance. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), online searches will also be carried out for shortlisted candidates. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: Up to 210 pupils
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School 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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