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.

The Federation of Mary Immaculate and St. Teilo’s Catholic Primary Schools
Haverfordwest
Executive Headteacher
Working in partnership with the Archdiocese of Cardiff-Menevia and Pembrokeshire County Council, the governing body of this new federation of Catholic primary schools is looking to appoint an outstanding leader as executive headteacher. The successful candidate will be expected to continue the successful Catholic learning in both schools and to divide his/her time between the two sites. You will lead a senior management team comprising a deputy headteacher and an assistant headteacher, each of whom is responsible for the day-to-day management of one of the two school sites. Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary (NOR 175) is situated in the lively county town of Haverfordwest and has a “wonderfully caring and nurturing ethos” (ESTYN March 2023). St. Teilo’s Catholic Primary (NOR 87) is situated in the picturesque seaside town of Tenby and has a “clear vision [..] and values every pupil as an individual” (ESTYN 2018). You will be a practising Catholic and an inspirational leader with an impressive record of school improvement. You will have vision, adaptability, drive and passion to facilitate success for our pupils, staff and parish communities. You will hold, or are making successful progress towards, the NPQH qualification. You will have: The successful candidate will be expected to sign the Catholic Education Service contract of employment. Please complete the latest version of the Senior Leadership Application Form provided by the and send the completed form to We would be pleased to receive contact from interested parties and would welcome visits to our schools. These can be arranged by contacting Mr P Mansfield, Chair of Governors, Safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk is a high priority for Pembrokeshire County Council. We aim to support vulnerable children and adults at risk to ensure that they are as safe as they possibly can be. We are committed to ensuring their safety and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing. The council’s Corporate Safeguarding Policy provides a framework for every member of staff, and the services within the council, which sets out responsibilities in relation to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk as well as the methods which assure the council that it is fulfilling its duties. This policy applies to all council employees and workforce, councillors, volunteers and service providers who are commissioned by the council. Safeguarding is everyone’s business whether they work for or on behalf of the council.

St Patrick's Catholic College, A Voluntary Catholic Academy
Stockton-on-Tees
Exam Invigilators
We are seeking to recruit Exam Invigilators with an approachable manner and the ability to communicate with ease with staff and students. This role is essential to the smooth running of the examination process. In addition to ensuring correct exam procedures are followed, the successful applicants will be responsible for the setting out and collecting of exam papers and materials, admitting students to the exam hall/room, and collating the exam papers to be sent off to the Exam boards. Duties may include reading and scribing for students during exams. St Patrick’s Catholic College is part of Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust, a family of 38 schools. With more than 12,300 pupils and 1,500 plus staff, the Trust is now one of the largest Catholic Multi Academy Trusts in the UK. The successful applicant will be required to join the DBS update service and ensure this is renewed annually.

St James' Catholic High School
Technician for Creative Technology and Expressive Arts
Job overview
Technician
Cheadle, Cheshire
Start date: As soon as possible
Salary: Scale 3 £24,790 - £25,183 pro rata (actual £6,590 - £6,695)
Contract term: Part Time, Permanent
About the Role
Purpose
As a technician you will commonly take responsibility for:
- preparing equipment and teaching areas for practical classes;
- maintaining equipment and teaching areas;
- ensuring a safe classroom environment;
- supporting teachers in practical classes;
- helping students to obtain the most out of their learning experiences;
- carrying out administrative and other tasks related to the smooth running of the department.
- using and maintaining a range of workshop tools, equipment and machinery
- risk assessments and COSHH
- preparation of materials and ingredients while also ensuring all are in date
Principal Accountabilities Practical Tasks
- Prepare equipment for practical lessons, organise necessary practical equipment to ensure that the correct resources are available for lessons.
- To assist when required in practical lessons to support staff and children to help with maintaining health and safety
- Supporting individual children during a practical activity;
- Modifying apparatus and equipment for those children with physical disabilities.
Administrative Tasks
- Order equipment to ensure that the resources are available for lessons to enable demonstrations and practical lessons to run smoothly
- Photocopying, printing and duplicating
- Reporting any equipment or other maintenance issues promptly to your line manager
- Health and Safety audits, checks, reporting, servicing, ordering, repairs
Scope for Impact
The post holder is responsible for all equipment and ingredients and needs to ensure they are in date, are used safely and are fit for use in the various lessons.
General responsibilities:
- To become familiar with the school procedures and regulations as set out in the staff handbook and other documentation, as appropriate to the responsibilities and to follow these.
- To implement the school’s health & safety policy currently in force and assist with safeguarding the health and safety of children when they are on the school premises.
- To participate in arrangements for the appraisal of your performance.
- To carry out such other duties as the Head of Faculty or Headteacher may from time to time reasonably determine.
Line Manager Responsibilities:
The line manager will give guidance on:
- working with teaching staff;
- confidentiality of some work within school (pupil circumstances and assessments);
- supporting teaching and learning and helping children with their practical work;
- maintaining safe working procedures and the approach to risk assessments;
- setting up and maintaining displays
Other Specific Duties
Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task
undertaken may not be identified. It is not a comprehensive statement of procedures and tasks, but sets out the main expectations of the school in relation to the post holder’s professional responsibilities and duties. This post is subject to Enhanced DBS disclosure.
The post holder will be expected to comply with all reasonable requests from the Headteacher to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in their job description. This post is subject to Enhanced DBS disclosure and basic online checks
What the school offers its staff
St James’ Catholic High School aims to ensure everyone within our school family achieves their full potential, to encourage learning and development through faith, and to strive for excellence
Commitment to safeguarding
St James’ Catholic High School is an equal opportunity employer which is “Positive about Disabled People”. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently under-represented in the workforce, who meet the person specification for the post
St James’ Catholic High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form, and once completed send to headteacherpa@stjamescheadle.co.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Scale 3 £24,790 - £25,183 pro rata (actual £6,590 - £6,695)
Part Time, Permanent
Start date: As soon as possible
Apply by 28/04/2025, 11:00


