St Oswald's Catholic Primary School

Liverpool

Advert for the post of permanent Deputy Headteacher L13-17 Required for September 2025 The governors of St Oswald’s Catholic Primary School are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational practising Catholic Deputy Headteacher who will develop and share our vision of high-quality education for all, with a deep commitment to our mission statement: Together with Jesus, We will Learn and Grow in Faith. We are looking for a leader with exceptionally strong values who will foster and develop the respectful and inclusive ethos of our Catholic School. Who will bring energy and drive, demonstrating excellence in classroom practice and will be inspirational in enabling progress and raising standards. They must be creative, forward thinking and skilled in leading and managing areas of school improvement. The successful candidate must be able to face challenge with positivity, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be a team worker and essentially have a good sense of humour. Governors are looking for a candidate with a passion for promoting a clear child centred vision of educational excellence, developing children’s’ love of learning whilst ensuring high levels of progress and attainment. St Oswald’s Primary School is a larger than average, three form entry primary school catering for children aged three to eleven years. The school amalgamated in 2016 and is situated in two separate buildings. We can offer a prospective Deputy Head a school that in our most recent inspection in June 2024 deemed us to still be a ‘Good’ school (Ofsted) and our CSI Inspection in march 2024 found us to be a ‘Good’ school in all areas. We have happy, well-behaved children who love their school and enjoy learning. Extremely hard working, friendly staff who are dedicated to supporting development. A close working partnership between school, parents/carers, community and church and a governing body who is fully committed to continuing the development of this fantastic school. The Deputy Headteacher will: • Be accountable to the Headteacher • Be a member of the senior management team; • Lead the Safeguarding Team; • Assist the headteacher in managing the school; • Support and represent the headteacher at meetings as and when required; • Undertake such duties as are delegated by the headteacher; • Play a major role, under the overall direction of the headteacher in formulating and reviewing the Mission Statement, Development Plan, overall aims and objectives of the school by helping establish the policies through which they shall be achieved, managing staff and resources to that end and monitoring progress towards their achievement; • Contribute to the efficient organisation, management and supervision of school routines; If the headteacher is absent from the school, the deputy headteacher must undertake such duties of the headteacher as the headteacher or the governing body shall require. This is a wonderful opportunity waiting for someone. We strongly recommend visits to school. Please contact the Business Manager Mr Strom for an appointment. istrom@st-oswalds.liverpool.sch.uk or phone 0151 228 8436 Information about school and policies can be found on our website www.stoswaldsschool.com Closing date – 2nd May 2025 Shortlisting – 6th May 2025 Interviews – 19th May 2025 Application packs can be downloaded from our school website www.stoswaldsschool.com and include a copy of our Child Protection Policy and Safer Working Practices Code of Conduct Policy. CVs will not be acceptable for this post. In addition, references will be required from your current employer and settings where you have worked with children. As per ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, online searches will be conducted on shortlisted candidates. St Oswald’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment to keeping children safe. Any offer of employment will be subject to statutory preemployment checks including satisfactory references and Enhanced DBS and Barred List checks. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (as amended in 2013 & 2020) and shortlisted candidates will be required to disclose any relevant criminal history prior to interview.’ We are committed to safer recruitment practices that: • Deter prospective applicants who are unsuitable to work with children or young people • Identify and reject applicants who are unsuitable to work with children or young people • Prevent and deter inappropriate behaviours by providing on-going supervision, training and support to all staff and volunteers

St Saviour's Catholic Primary School

London

Head TeacherRequired from 1 September 2025Salary Range: L15-L21 (Starting salary dependent on experience)About us: St Saviours is a one-form entry Catholic Primary School in Lewisham (South-East London) with a vibrant, supportive and friendly school community. Our School is a place where each child believes in their own potential, in an environment where they can succeed and achieve. About you: Governors are looking to appoint a Head Teacher who will be an inspirational leader with the vision, adaptability and drive to continue the excellent standards of the school. You will have a personal commitment to Catholic education and to the spiritual development of the pupils. You will be excited about this role and demonstrate the passion, commitment and resilience to deliver high quality teaching and learning and the personal qualities and skills to empower and develop the staff and leadership team further.Key Responsibilities: Our new Head Teacher will lead a team that endeavour together in the best interest of all our children, following the school’s Ethos and Values of striving to build on the foundations of faith started from the home and seek to provide an environment where beliefs and values of the Catholic faith are taught, explained, developed and nurtured.  We offer:A strong Catholic ethos and school community.Children with exemplary behaviour who are happy and enthusiastic to come to school and engage in learning.Staff committed to excellence in teaching and learning and who strive to ensure that all children achieve their best.A committed and supportive Senior Leadership Team and Governing Body.If this is your first headship, we can offer a support package around coaching and mentoring.We require:QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) and NPQH or experience in a leadership role and the ambition to achieve NPQH.A committed, practising Catholic with a clear vision and strong commitment to Catholic Education.An inspirational leader with a proven track record of effective leadership, raising standards and successful whole school improvement.A leader who will continue to develop and sustain a culture of respect, ambition and challenge for all in the school.A champion of inclusion, aspiration, diversity, equality and well-being for all our pupils, staff and the community we serve.A reflective strategic thinker who shows initiative and can deliver outcomes to make the school the best it can be.Professional skills including interpersonal and communication skills.A commitment to working closely in partnership with parents, the local community and the parish.Visiting our school: We warmly welcome and encourage visits to our school from prospective applicants. Please contact the Nicola Reid, School Business Manager by phone on 020 8852 4283 or by email at: nreid@stsaviours.lewisham.sch.uk, to arrange a mutually convenient time on either the 30 April or the 8 May,If you would like an informal discussion with the Chair of Governors about the role, please email Valerie Simpson at vsimpson10.209@lgflmail.org.  Closing date: Friday 9 May 2025 at 12pmShortlisting:  Week commencing 12 May 2025Interview and assessment date:  21 May 2025Safeguarding Statement: St Saviours is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Check.  Online checks will be completed for shortlisted candidates.This is a reserved post and is open to practising Catholics only. It is a requirement from the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales that the person holding the post of Head Teacher should be a practising Catholic. This is endorsed fully by the Archdiocese of Southwark.Requesting an Application Pack: You can access the pack and application forms from our website under the ’Vacancies’ section at https://www.stsaviours.lewisham.sch.uk/Staff/ or contact the School Business Manager to request this by email at: nreid@stsaviours.lewisham.sch.uk.St Saviour's RC Primary School10 Bonfield Road, Lewisham, London SE13 6ALT: 020 8852 4283       www.stsaviours.lewisham.sch.ukPray Together, Learn Together, Stronger Together in Jesus

Larmenier & Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

London

Music Teacher and Department LeadStart Date: 1 September 2025Salary: M3 – UPR2 (Inner London, £25,521 - £34,882 pro rata), with a Teaching & Learning Responsibility (TLR 2A, £2,034 pro rata)Post: Part-time (3 days or equivalent), PermanentThe Governors are seeking to appoint a dynamic and creative Music Teacher and Department Lead to this highly successful school.Applications are invited from practising Catholics and from those who are in sympathy with the aims and ethos of a Catholic school. Are you a teacher committed to:- Engaging and inspiring pupils to develop a love of music through a range of high-quality music experiences- Offering expertise derived from experience of teaching and leading music in a school setting- Maximising pupil progress through well-sequenced teaching to ensure long term learning- Leading, coordinating and participating in the rich extra-curricular life of the school, including ensembles, events, projects and peripatetic music lessons- Supporting school worship through musical accompaniment at Mass and the teaching of hymns, Mass settings and liturgical music- Supporting and promoting the school’s strong Catholic ethos and a Catholic way of living and teaching? We can offer:- A high achieving school that values the arts- A dedicated and friendly staff team who continually strive for high standards in learning and teaching, who help and support each other- Strong links with arts organisations such as The Rhythm Studio, English National Opera and the Tri-Borough Music Hub- Happy, well-behaved, confident children who are eager to learn and enjoy all aspects of school life- A strong commitment to continuous professional development and growth- A well-resourced music department with flourishing peripatetic instrumental programme and extra-curricular activitiesVisits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. To arrange a visit or for further details please contact Elisabeth Beautyman, Administration Officer, by phone or by email. The Catholic Education Service (CES) Teacher Application Form and other related CES documents can be downloaded from the school website and submitted via email to the school office, admin@larshrc.lbhf.sch.uk. Larmenier & Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and their families, and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate and Barred List check will be requested for the successful candidate in accordance with Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education legislation. Closing date for applications: Monday 12 May 2025, 12 noon                Interviews will take place: Thursday 15 May 2025