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Exam Invigilators

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St Benedict's Catholic High School

St Benedict's Catholic High School

Whitehaven

St Benedict’s Catholic High School are seeking to appoint enthusiastic and committed exam invigilators who are flexible and reliable to ensure examinations are conducted in accordance with the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) awarding body and school instructions; to play a key role in upholding the integrity of the examination/ assessment process. Hours of work will be by negotiation during November, January, April, March, and May through to July and anytime throughout the year that the school requires. Exam invigilators/ scribes/ readers may be required to attend both AM and PM sessions as required. St Benedict’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share in this commitment.  All applicants are subject to the requirements of the Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education guidelines.  This will include checks with past employers and the need for the successful applicant to hold or undergo a suitable enhanced DBS disclosure. For an informal discussion about this role, please contact our Examinations Officer, Amy Cullen on 01946 692275 extn. 2015/ 2025

Hourly rate £13.45

Casual

Apply by 27/03/2026, 12:00

Assistant Headteacher - Achievement

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St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy

St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy

Ilkley

St Mary’s Menston is delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to appoint a new Assistant Headteacher from September 2026.  We are looking to further strengthen our senior leadership team by recruiting a leader with responsibility for Achievement – someone with vision, passion and the ability to inspire others through strategic thinking and effective practice.  The position is equally suited to those seeking their first senior leadership role and for current Assistant Headteachers looking for a new challenge within an Outstanding school. The successful candidate will a be a highly visible, collaborative and aspirational leader who will model the highest levels of professionalism and inspire, motivate and develop staff and students. The successful applicant will join a strong Senior Leadership Team who will be instrumental in shaping the future of the school, guided by our Mission, Vision and Values. St Mary’s is a highly successful and oversubscribed school located on the north‑west fringe of Leeds, close to the stunning Yorkshire Dales. As a proud member of the Bishop Wheeler Catholic Academy Trust - comprising two high schools and fourteen primary schools - our community benefits from rich collaboration across all phases. The June 2019 Section 48 judged St Mary’s as an outstanding school and the February 2025 Ofsted inspection judged St Mary’s to be outstanding in all areas. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed, please contact Jo-Anne Hughes, PA to the Senior Leadership Team on 01943 883000 to make an appointment. Further details including a job description, person specification and how to apply are available via the Trust website or the school website in the vacancies section. We invite applications from leaders who share our values and ambitions for our students. We look forward to welcoming you to St Mary’s. The Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy for applications or withdraw the vacancy at any time at its absolute discretion. St Mary’s is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. In line with KCSiE 2025, we will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any matters that are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you at interview. This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK-either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

L14 - L18 - £71,330 to £78,702

Permanent

Apply by 20/04/2026, 11:00

History Teacher with Politics (Plus: Potential TLR2B (Head of Year) opportunity)

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Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School

Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School

Brentwood

Are you an ambitious History teacher with a passion for Politics? Ready to take the next step in a school where your development, wellbeing, and career progression are genuinely prioritised? At Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School, you won’t just be taking a job, you’ll be joining a high-performing, supportive community where teachers are valued, developed, and empowered to succeed. Located in the heart of Brentwood, our oversubscribed Catholic girls’ school (with a co-educational Sixth Form) is known for exceptional academic outcomes and a strong sense of community. Students are motivated, respectful, and eager to learn, allowing you to focus on what you do best: great teaching. If you’re looking for a school where you can grow, feel supported and make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you. Safeguarding statement:The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share their commitment.  The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check as part of our safer recruitment procedures.

MPS/UPS (Fringe)

Full Time, Permanent

Apply by 19/04/2026, 11:00

ASSISTANT HEADTEACHER FOR EYFS

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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School and Nursery

St Teresa's Catholic Primary School and Nursery

Harrow

The Governors of St Teresa’s are seeking to appoint an inspirational, dedicated and visionary Assistant Headteacher with the responsibility of leading Early Years Foundation Stage. The successful candidate will be highly effective, dedicated and creative, with the highest expectations of standards and behaviour. They will be able to motivate pupils and staff to reach their full potential. The successful candidate will also hold responsibility for teaching a class or group dependent on the needs of the school. The successful candidate will be a practising Catholic or willing to support the strong Catholic ethos of our school, as well as an outstanding teacher, who has the ability to play a key role in assisting the Headteacher to ensure that the EYFS maintains its high standards while fully implementing a broad and challenging curriculum. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact Lauren Casey, PA to the Headteacher via email at  to arrange a tour of the school. These will take place after the Easter break. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our safer recruitment procedures, we carry out online checks on shortlisted candidates and references will be taken up in advance of interview.

L3-7 Outer London (£58, 497 - £64, 259)

Full Time, Permanent

Apply by 22/04/2026, 11:00

Teacher of Computer Science

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St Benedict's Catholic High School

St Benedict's Catholic High School

Whitehaven

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, inspirational and talented teacher to join our Computer Science and Business Department.  We want a person who is passionate about learning and teaching in their specialist field and who is willing to take part in developing the vision, commitment and determination to raise standards across all levels and abilities.  This post is suitable for an ECT or experienced teacher. St Benedict’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students.  All applicants are subject to the requirements of the Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education guidelines.  This will include checks with past employers and the need for the successful applicant to hold or undergo a suitable enhanced DBS disclosure.  This is a full time permanent contract. Applications are to be made by completed CES Application Form please to Andrea Hartley, HR Manager, at

UPR/ MPR

Full Time, Permanent

Apply by 20/04/2026, 11:00

Headteacher

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Keyham Barton Catholic Primary School

Keyham Barton Catholic Primary School

Plymouth

Thank you for your interest in applying for the post of Headteacher of Keyham Barton Catholic Primary School, Plymouth within Plymouth CAST Multi Academy Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to join the skilled leadership team within our Multi Academy Trust of thirty-four Catholic schools and one nursery, formed in 2014. There are two secondary schools in the Trust, both are single sex schools based in Plymouth, and thirty-two primary schools. In geographical terms the Trust extends across seven local authority areas from Cornwall to Dorset. We have 1,150 staff and educate 6,700 children and young people. Our head office is located at St Boniface College in Plymouth. Plymouth CAST has a strong focus on school improvement, underpinned by our Catholic values. Twenty-nine of our schools are currently Good or Outstanding and there is a strong positive momentum towards Good for all schools in the Trust. We are passionately committed to the core aspiration of Catholic education which is the flourishing of the human person for the common good. To that end we have developed collaborative working through a cluster model to ensure that local expertise and best practice in our schools is shared and developed. Each of our schools are supported by a School Improvement Officer. The School Improvement Officers are managed by the Director of Education, who, with the Chief Finance Officer and Chief Operating Officer, make up the Senior Executive Management Team, led by the Chief Executive. The Diocese of Plymouth has appointed a Diocesan Schools Commissioner, who works closely with the Chief Executive and the schools within the Trust, to ensure that the Bishop’s vision for education is actively promoted and embedded in all that we do.

L8- L13 and appropriate pension scheme

Full Time

Apply by 20/04/2026, 08:00