Assistant Headteacher
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School:
Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust -
Location:
Gateshead -
Salary:
L14 - L19 (£71,330 - £80,655) -
Hours:
Full time, Permanent -
Contractual Status:
Permanent -
Closing Date:
22nd Jan 2026
Location: St Thomas More Catholic School, Croftdale Road, Blaydon-On-Tyne, NE21 4BQ
Grade: L14 – L19 (£71,330 – £80,655)
Hours: Full time, Permanent
St Thomas More is a successful and thriving secondary school, proud to be part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust. We work closely with colleagues within our Trust, our Diocese and Local Authority to support our families and are committed to any form of collaboration that supports young people to thrive.
At St Thomas More, we are deeply committed to our school mission, which focuses on enabling all members of our community to meet their full potential in the light of the teachings of Christ. For us, this applies to staff and pupils alike.
We speak openly about the power of love and the importance of everyone knowing they are loved for who they are. We are passionate about our faith and dedicated to helping young people see the benefits of love, prayer, and commitment to the common good.
We value our Catholic ethos and traditions, while warmly welcoming families of all faiths—and those of no faith. Our priority is ensuring that every member of our community knows they are loved, cared for, and respected for who they are.
Community is at the heart of who we are and what we stand for. We focus on building strong relationships so that everyone feels they belong and that their contribution is valued.
We believe pupils can thrive personally and academically, and that these two aspects are not mutually exclusive. Our aim is for pupils to leave us as happy, successful, and confident young people, equipped with the academic outcomes that enable them to achieve their personal goals.
Our leadership team is rooted in the principles of servant leadership, with a deep commitment to serving our school and wider community. We have high expectations and value the importance of hard work; we want the very best for our school community and are determined to deliver on this.
The opportunity to join our team is an exciting one. We work with high ambition at the heart of everything we do—because our community deserves the best. We are seeking a colleague who shares this commitment and is prepared to serve our school and community.
While senior leaders have specific areas of responsibility, these are open to discussion. For us, the most important factor is finding the right person—someone who will help us continue our journey of excellence.
Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and can be arranged by emailing STM-recruitment@stm.bwcet.com where set appointment times will be shared.
For an application form and further details about this vacancy please visit our website http://bwcet.com/vacancies/ where applications can be completed online.
Closing date: Midnight on Thursday 22nd January, 2026
Interview date: Wednesday 28th and Thursday 29th January, 2026
The Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and is subject to an enhanced DBS check. An online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.
Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust
At Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, our mission is clear: enabling all to flourish. Inspired by our Catholic faith and values, we are dedicated to nurturing the whole child – spiritually, academically, and personally – so that every young person is given the opportunity to thrive.
We are proud to be a family of 48 schools working in partnership with our Diocese, directors, governors and school leaders. Together, we are committed to preserving and protecting Catholic education, ensuring its strength, sustainability, and accessibility for generations to come.
Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust supports and partners with five secondary schools, one middle school, one first school and forty-one primary schools in the west of our Diocese. Our designated schools are located in four different Local Authorities: Northumberland, Gateshead, Sunderland and Durham.
