Recent Vacancies

Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Benfleet

Deputy Headteacher

At Holy Family Catholic Primary School, we believe passionately that every child deserves the very best. With Christ at the centre of everything we do, we are a truly special one-form entry school with a Nursery, where every child is known, valued and encouraged to thrive. Our wonderful children, dedicated staff and supportive families worktogether to create a warm, welcoming and nurturing Catholic community, rooted in Gospel values and committed to helping every child reach their full potential. We are seeking an exceptional Deputy Headteacher to play a key role in the next stage of our school's development. Governors wish to appoint an experienced and highly effective Catholic leader with the vision, ambition and drive to inspire others, support our continued improvement journey, and ensure that every child and member of staff achieves their very best. As a practising Catholic, you will bring vision, enthusiasm and a deep commitment to Catholic education. Working in partnership with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership team, you will help shape a culture of high expectations, ambition and inclusion. You will build strong and positive relationships with pupils, staff, families and the wider community, ensuring that Christ remains at the centre of all we do. Together, we will nurture children academically and spiritually, enabling them to fulfil their God-given potential and become confident, compassionate members of society. · Is a committed practising Catholic who will actively support and promote the Catholic life and mission of the school. · Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills and has the ability to motivate, inspire and develop others · Builds strong partnerships with children, families, staff, governors and the wider community. · Is committed to securing high-quality teaching and learning and sustaining long-term improvement. · Has high aspirations for every child and is dedicated to ensuring they reach their full potential. · Is proactive, resilient, optimistic and able to lead effectively in a fast-paced environment. · Is passionate about safeguarding and promoting the welfare and wellbeing of all children and staff. · Thrives as part of a collaborative team and is eager to contribute to the next stage of our school's development. · A welcoming, caring and supportive Catholic ethos where relationships are at the heart of everything we do. · A talented, dedicated and hardworking staff team committed to securing the best outcomes for all pupils. · The opportunity to work alongside a new and ambitious Headteacher and play a key role in shaping the future of the school. · Excellent professional development, collaboration and leadership opportunities through the Assisi Catholic Trust and the Diocese of Brentwood. · Extensive support from a strong network of Trust schools committed to excellence and continuous improvement. · A culture of encouragement, innovation and professional growth where your contribution will be valued and celebrated. If you are an inspirational Catholic leader who wants to make a meaningful difference and help write the next chapter in the story of Holy Family Catholic Primary School, we would love to hear from you and to show you around our school To arrange a visit or to ask any questions, please contact Claire Fantini, HR Manager, at the Assisi Catholic Trust on 01702 344933 or by email on Full details of the post and relevant application form are available from the HR Manager by contacting the above email address. All applicants must complete the CES Senior Leadership Application Form to be considered for this vacancy and submit it to . Electronic applications are required to be signed by applicants invited to interview prior to interview. Assisi Catholic Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks and Enhanced DBS clearance. References will be sought and an online search carried out on applicants as part of our due diligence. Please note that we do not accept CVs or applications from agencies. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

St Michael's Catholic Grammar School

London

Temporary Biology Technician

The Governors are seeking to appoint a Technician to provide specialist support to the Biology Department for this temporary contract whilst the incumbent is on maternity leave. Duties are wide-ranging and will include (amongst others): support to pupils in accessing the curriculum, preparation and maintenance of resources as required by staff for lesson planning. St Michael’s Catholic Grammar School is a small school with a distinctive Catholic ethos. Students are very well behaved and the school provides a very rewarding working environment where employees are valued and there is a focus on staff welfare. The appointed candidate will be flexible in their approach to the wide-range of work undertaken. Very good levels of both written and spoken English are essential. Closing date: Monday 16th November 2026 - midday - interviews will take place soon after. Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to call candidates to interview before this advert is withdrawn St. Michael’s is an equal opportunities employer - applications are welcome from all sections of the community

St Mary's Catholic Primary School ,Chiswick

London

Class Teacher (Key Stage 2)

St Mary’s Catholic Primary School is a thriving school in the heart of Chiswick for girls and boys aged 3–11 years. Our children are motivated and love learning, and we are supported by an engaged parent body and wider school community. We are seeking a committed and talented Key Stage 2 Class Teacher who is passionate about primary education and has a proven record of excellence in supporting children’s learning and development. St Mary’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all who work here to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and other relevant checks.

English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy

Teaching Assistant

Job overview

Teaching Assistant

Leicester, Leicestershire

Start date: As soon as possible

Salary: £24,027.00 - £24,790.00 Annually (FTE) Band 2 (Points 3-5)

Contract term: Permanent, Part Time

About the Role

English Martyrs' Catholic School

A Voluntary Academy, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 0FJ

Teaching Assistant

Employer: St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Multi Academy Trust

Location: English Martyrs' Catholic School - LE4

Hours: 30 hours per week / 39 weeks per year

Position: Fixed term until 24 August 2026

Salary: £16,802.67-£17,336.25 Actual Salary (FTE £24,027-24,790)

Grade: Band 2 (Points 3-5)

Start Date: ASAP

Closing date: 9.00 am 24th January 2025

Interview Date: Week Commencing 27th January 2025

Are you passionate about helping students achieve their potential? Our vibrant secondary school is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant to make a real difference.

What You’ll Do:

Provide one-on-one and group support to students.
Foster confidence and independence in learners.
Collaborate with teachers to create an inclusive environment.

What We’re Looking For:

Patience, empathy, and a genuine care for young people.
Strong communication and organisational skills.
Enthusiasm for supporting diverse learning needs.

Take the first step in a rewarding career. Apply today and help us nurture the leaders of tomorrow!

Our school is highly successful, our catchment draws from the west side of Leicester. We have strong Catholic values and pride ourselves our care and commitment to all. Our governing body and the Principal are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to compliment the skills of our existing team.

We will offer the successful applicants a happy, welcoming and supportive team where everyone is committed to staff development and raising standards for all in an enjoyable and purposeful environment.

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 242 8880.

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 23.68% employer contributions, or to the Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff, one of the most competitive on the market, with employer contributions of above 20% in most cases.
Terms and Conditions - we have committed to following nationally agreed terms and conditions for pay for both teachers and support staff.
Childcare – If you have children that attend before/after school at one of the 23 schools in our Trust, that provide their own provision, as an employee you will be able to access this resource for free.

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.

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.