Deputy Headteacher - Full time

St Thomas More Catholic Academy is a vibrant, ambitious and diverse school near the centre of Leicester.   As part of the St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Multi Academy Trust we are driven by our Trust and Academy values. The school mission statement calls us all to “Love one another as I have loved you". Our mission at St Thomas More is to cultivate a community rooted in God’s love, where love, respect, and kindness guide every interaction. We embrace inclusion, fostering an environment where every individual is valued and supported.  Through empathy and compassion, we nurture strong relationships that promote resilience in the face of challenges. We are dedicated to inspiring a lifelong love of learning while strengthening the faith that empowers us to grow together. We strive to be a place where every child feels seen, heard, and appreciated, building a foundation for success and well-being for all.

We have developed an ambitious and well sequenced curriculum and staff have high expectations of all children, in particular those with special educational needs and/or disabilities and the most disadvantaged. We plan regular opportunities to develop children beyond the academic curriculum, providing opportunities to have additional responsibilities in school and experiences to broaden horizons and aspirations.

We are seeking an exceptional school leader to join our senior team with strategic responsibility for teaching and learning.

About the Role

As Deputy Headteacher, you will:

• Lead on curriculum and assessment
• Lead and support behaviour expectations across the school
• Play a key role in whole‑school improvement, curriculum leadership and operational excellence

This is a reserved post, meaning that we are looking for someone who meets the definition of a practising Catholic.  Please refer to the attached document.

How to apply

To apply for this role please submit your application no later than the closing date stated above. You will receive an automated response from our vacancies inbox to confirm your application has been received. We warmly encourage applicants to visit our schools. Please contact the school offices to arrange an appointment on 0116 2706365

Why work for the St Thomas Aquinas Multi Academy Trust?

• Genuine opportunities for career progression - with 23 academies in our family, and 84 academies across the Diocese, opportunities for career progression are a reality.

• Pension - automatic enrolment into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme with 28.68% employer contributions, 

• Terms and Conditions - we have committed to following nationally agreed terms and conditions for pay for both teachers and support staff.

About St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Multi Academy Trust

Our school is part of the St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Multi-Academy Trust which brings together the 23 Catholic Primary and Secondary schools in Leicester City, Rutland and Leicestershire.  Our priority is to ensure the very best Catholic Education for all young people in our community, whatever their circumstances. We will achieve this together, through a strategic approach to sharing best practice, effective challenge and support from a central standards and performance team and opportunities for high quality Continuing Professional Development.

The Trust and all our schools within our Trust committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check, online check and other pre-employment checks are required for successful applicants.  The Trust will endeavour to make any necessary reasonable adjustments to the job and the working environment to enable access to employment opportunities for disabled job applicants or continued employment for any employee who develops a disabling condition.

Our Trust strives to be a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We are committed to cultivating an equitable working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect and where every individual can fulfil their potential. We warmly welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs. This includes those of all faiths, the Catholic faith and those without a faith who are supportive of the Trust’s Catholic character and Christian ethos. This diversity is fundamental to our values and enriches the lives of the students within our schools.

We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from people with a disability or long-term health condition.