St Mary's Catholic School

Bishop's Stortford

We are seeking to appoint a knowledgeable, inspiring and highly committed Head of Religious Education to be the next leader of our successful and vibrant RE Department within our high‑performing Catholic secondary school. St Mary’s Catholic School is a vibrant, ambitious and faith‑filled Catholic community, in a flourishing Catholic Multi Academy Trust, where the Catholic Life is strong and well‑established, rooted in Gospel values and dedicated to the holistic formation of every young person—academically, spiritually, socially and personally. St Mary’s has a long established reputation for excellence in Catholic Education, paired with the advantages and support of being part of a young and growing Trust. With more than 130 years of Catholic education at St Mary’s and 5 years as part of a growing Trust, we have both youth and experience on our side. The ‘Catholic life of the school’ is not an ‘add-on’ or ‘optional extra’ but is fundamental to our identity as a Catholic school. Our vision and values of “Love, Respect, Flourish” underpin all that we do. As part of the St Francis of Assisi Catholic Academy Trust, we are inspired by the teachings of Christ and the example of St Francis, we strive for excellence, cherishing every child in our care as a unique thumbprint of God, enabling all to realise their full potential. We are proud to have strong links to all of our Trust Primary schools and local Parishes, in particular the Parish of St Joseph’s and the English Martyr’s Bishop’s Stortford, and St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Bishops Stortford, which are situated within a few minutes walk. As Head of Religious Education at St Mary’s you will also have the opportunity to work with the primary school Headteachers  and RE leads in securing the RED effective transition from KS2 to KS3. You will also be working alongside the Trust Lead on Catholic Life for developing whole Trust celebrations and collective worship opportunities. We are proud to serve within the Diocese of Westminster and share fully in its vision for nurturing flourishing, faithful and outward‑looking school communities. Our strong partnership with the Diocese is reflected in our recent celebrations of 130 years of Catholic education at St Mary’s. This position is a reserved post, in accordance with the Bishops’ Memorandum on the Appointment of Teachers to Catholic Schools. It must therefore be filled by a practising Catholic who can offer authentic witness to the faith and actively promote the Church’s teaching, ensuring that the Catholic ethos shapes every aspect of school life. This requirement reflects the centrality of Religious Education in our curriculum and the significant influence the Head of RE has on the Catholic life and mission of the school. The Head of RE will in addition to classroom teaching, lead the RE department and provide strategic, theological and pedagogical leadership, ensuring consistently excellent teaching across all key stages in line with Bishops’ Conference requirements. They will also work collaboratively with the Trust Lead on Catholic Life and Ethos, the Senior Leadership Team, chaplaincy and wider Trust to strengthen and develop the Catholic life of the school. In our most recent S48 inspection, inspectors highlighted the strength of our Catholic identity and the quality of RE provision. The Head of RE will play a key role in maintaining and further developing this excellence. You will teach and lead the RE department and the ongoing development of the RE curriculum, ensuring rigorous monitoring and evaluation, strong progress for all learners, and continued excellence in standards. St Mary’s is part of the St Francis of Assisi Catholic Academy Trust, a family of nine Catholic schools across the Lea Valley Deanery. Currently the Trust comprises of one secondary school (St Mary’s) and eight primary schools. The Trust is at an exciting stage in its growth as a number of Secondary and Primary schools are expected to join in the years ahead. Established in September 2021, the Trust is now within it’s 5th year and the advantages of being part of a growing Trust continue to increase, whether that is educational, financial, organisational or on a personal level knowing that there are senior leaders and Headteachers around the Trust who support you and share your Catholic vision. In accordance with the Catholic Education Service, Bishop’s Memorandum on appointing staff in Catholic Schools (“the Bishop’s Memorandum”), applications for this role are open to Practising Catholics only. Candidates should familiarise themselves with the Bishop’s Memorandum which can be accessed here:  . Candidates are advised that a priest’s reference will form part of the recruitment process. Please apply via MyNewTerm (preferred route) or alternatively complete the Application Form (Senior Leadership) and ancillary documents (Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, Recruitment Monitoring and Consent to Obtain References forms), which are available and submit to Deirdre McHugh, Headteacher c/o , CVs will not be accepted. Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. For an informal chat, further information or to arrange a visit please contact We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A DBS disclosure is required for all successful applicants. St Mary’s is committed to the equality of opportunity for all applicants, and we reserve the right to interview on a rolling basis, therefore an early application is advisable. Details of the standard terms and conditions of a Catholic Education Service contract of employment can be found here:      Candidates are advised to familiarise themselves with the terms prior to interview.

St Helen's Catholic Primary School

Westcliff-on-Sea

The Governors of St Helen’s Catholic Primary School wish to appoint a Head of SEND (SENCo) with demonstrable experience as an excellent practitioner and teacher for this rewarding SENCO role. We are seeking to appoint a strategic and outstanding practitioner, who is passionate about SEND and Inclusion.  You will be SEN qualified and possess the vision and skills to work with the Senior Leadership Team in improving standards of teaching and learning for all children.  You will play a central role in ensuring that every child with SEND receives the support they need to thrive. Prospective candidates are warmly encouraged to visit the school and should contact Claire Fantini, HR Manager, at the Assisi Registered Office on 01702 344933 or by email on to arrange a visit. To be considered for this vacancy, all applicants must complete the CES Teaching Staff Application Form available on the school website vacancy page and submit it to . 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 Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy

York

St Wilfrid’s Catholic Primary School is looking to recruit an Early Years Foundation Stage Leader. The suitable candidate will have substantial Early Years experience and in-depth knowledge of the Early Years curriculum. They will be an active member of the leadership team and effectively lead Early Years on a day-to-day basis and school development priorities, whilst supporting other Phase Leaders. St Wilfrid’s Catholic Primary School is part of Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust, a family of 32 primary schools, and 6 secondary schools. With more than 12,300 pupils and 1,500 plus staff, the Trust is now one of the largest Catholic Multi Academy Trust in the UK. As part of the Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust family of 38 schools, there is a vast array of professional opportunities to network and grow with colleagues across the Trust.