Senior Assistant Headteacher
St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6AF8 days remaining to apply
Start date details
1 January 2027
Closing date
20 November 2026 at 9am
Date listed
12 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full time equivalent salary
- Leadership Scale, plus a one-point uplift to current salary
Senior Assistant Headteacher job summary
Saint Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy are looking to appoint a Senior Assistant Headteacher from within the existing Senior Leadership Team for two terms (Lent and Pentecost), ensuring a clear leadership structure and chain of command
This is an exciting opportunity to take the next step in your leadership journey, working closely with the leadership team to drive school improvement and further strengthen the exceptional provision we offer our students.
What are we looking for?
We are seeking an inspiring leader with the vision, determination and interpersonal skills to make a significant contribution to the strategic leadership of the Academy. The successful candidate will play a key role in school self-evaluation, development planning and performance management, whilst supporting the effective day-to-day running of the school.
This role offers the opportunity to:
- Shape the strategic direction of the Academy, leading and contributing to whole-school improvement initiatives.
- Champion high-quality teaching and learning, supporting staff development and maintaining the highest standards across the school.
- Lead with purpose, supporting and promoting the Catholic ethos and mission that sits at the heart of our school community.
The successful candidate will be expected to attend Governor meetings, school events and play a full role in the life and leadership of the Academy.
About Us
Our motto, "Aspire not to have more, but to be more," reflects our commitment to helping every young person fulfil their God-given potential and #BeMore.
We provide a high-quality education enriched by a broad range of opportunities that support students' academic achievement, personal development and growth in faith. We are proud of both the excellent outcomes our students achieve and the outstanding pastoral care that supports them throughout their journey with us.
About St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust
St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust brings together 25 Catholic schools across Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Staffordshire, Stockport and Derby City. United by a shared vision, we work collaboratively to provide exceptional educational, spiritual and personal development opportunities for every child.
Why Join Us?
- High-quality CPD and leadership development opportunities.
- Genuine career progression opportunities across 25 Trust academies and 84 Catholic schools within the Diocese.
- Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.
- Membership of the Teachers' Pension Scheme.
- Nationally agreed terms and conditions for pay and employment.
St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance, evidence of qualifications and verification of the right to work in the UK.
To apply for this role, please complete the shorter application form using the attached guide. A reference from your headteacher is required as part of Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines.
Please note that the closing date may be brought forward
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 More Catholic Voluntary Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 407 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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St Thomas More School is a mixed 11-16 Voluntary Catholic Academy with 430 pupils on roll, serving the four local Catholic parishes of St Anne’s Buxton, St Mary’s New Mills, Ss John Fisher and Thomas More in Chapel-en-le-Frith and the Sacred Heart in Whaley Bridge. The school also admits a number of children of other faiths and of no faith each year according to criteria established by the Diocese and Trust.
From September 2018, the school converted to Academy status as a member of the St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi-Academy Trust: a Trust set up by the Catholic Diocese of Nottingham. As a Multi Academy Trust, we joined 4 other secondary schools and 20 primaries across areas within Derbyshire, Derby City, Stockport, Nottinghamshire and Staffordshire.
We are a high achieving 11-16 school with excellent examination results. Our most recent section 5 Ofsted report in May 2013 described the school as a “ Good school with Outstanding Behaviour”. It also stated that the Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural Education was also Outstanding” (Ofsted May 2013) .
“Students are reflective and tolerant and benefit from the many opportunities they have to explore moral, spiritual and cultural issues.” “They are keen to learn, enjoy excellent relationships with their teachers, are well mannered and polite and make a significant contribution to the positive atmosphere within the school” (Ofsted May 2013).
Ofsted visited in March 2017 to carry out a short, section 8 inspection and judged the school to still be good: “The staff and pupils are exceptionally loyal. In accordance with the school aims, they indeed have a ‘strong sense of pride and belonging’ for the school community” (Ofsted Section 8 inspection – March 2017).
Our published admission number was raised to 90 in 2015 and we are currently oversubscribed in years 7, 8 and 9. We enjoy an excellent reputation for our positive ethos and pastoral support systems. Teaching at St Thomas More School is very satisfying; our students are motivated, pleasant, courteous, well behaved, they like school and enjoy learning. Achievement is high, and almost all go on to Further Education. The school has a reputation for good order and class discipline aiming to develop the character of the pupil to respect his/her own person and belongings and those of other people.
The school is divided into three houses, the house captains being elected by the pupils. Inter-house activities and games are encouraged and credits are awarded for good work and behaviour. All pupils in the Lower School follow a broad based curriculum embracing Religious Education, English, Mathematics, a Modern Foreign Language, Science, Technology, History, Geography, Personal and Social Education and Physical Education. In addition Expressive Arts subjects are taught in rotation and all pupils spend time studying Music, Art, and Drama. Currently the pupils in Year 10 follow a compulsory core, which consists of Religious Education, English and English Literature, Mathematics, Science, PACE (Personal and Citizenship Education), Physical Education and three further subjects.
Accommodation is good with a major building project to increase the number of rooms completed in 2002, a State of the Art Sports Hall completed in November 2008, a new ICT suite and further office completed in 2010 and a new SEN Annex and new reception area completed Easter 2013. A new library is due to be completed by Easter this year.
Relationships between home and school are very positive. Governors and parents are very supportive, and have very high expectations of the school. We trust our students to behave well and the atmosphere in the school reflects our high expectations of them in this respect. The parent satisfaction surveys over the years indicate 100% would recommend our school.
Our faith underpins the ethos of the school and visitors often comment on the warm calm Christian atmosphere apparent in the school. We work constantly to maintain this ethos by supporting our pupils and our staff in ways that allow them to develop positive relationships. Discipline in the school is based on gospel values that recognise each person’s individuality.
The Leadership team comprises of the Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher, Assistant Headteacher, SENDCo and the Business Manager. The Deputy Headteacher is responsible for the pastoral care of the students as well as being the safeguarding lead. The pastoral team comprises of the Deputy Headteacher, SENDCo, 2 Pastoral Managers and the Form Tutors. (The Head and SENDCo are also safeguarding leads within the school.)
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