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St Thomas Catholic Academies Trust
Luton
Chief Finance Officer
Salary: £90,000-£110,000. Appointment above the range may be considered in exceptional circumstances, subject to further benchmarking and Board approval. St Thomas Catholic Academies Trust (STCAT) is seeking a Chief Finance Officer to lead the Trust’s financial strategy and ensure long-term sustainability across our family of Catholic schools in Luton, Central Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Slough. St Thomas Catholic Academies Trust (STCAT) is a multi‑academy trust serving 17 Catholic schools. We are the southern multi‑academy trust of the Diocese of Northampton, formed in 2020 following the merger of the St Alban and St Peter Catholic Academies Trusts and St Michael’s Catholic School. Our mission, “The glory of God is a human being fully alive,” shapes our work and guides our responsibility to support every child’s development academically, spiritually and personally. As a Trust, we work across diverse communities and phases, with schools in urban and rural settings and provision from early years to secondary. Our model is built on partnership, with each school retaining its identity while contributing to collective improvement. We hold together our family of schools through shared systems, consistent expectations and collaboration, while respecting subsidiarity and local context. The Chief Finance Officer will join us at a time of continued growth and sector challenge. The role is central to ensuring that our financial planning, resource allocation and risk management support our mission and enable our schools to remain sustainable, compliant and well‑resourced. For further information about the role and to register your interest, please visit the Peridot Partners page and contact our advising consultants:

St Patrick's Catholic College, A Voluntary Catholic Academy
Stockton-on-Tees
Pupil Engagement Officer
PEO’s take a lead on ensuring behaviour protocols are effective and consistently delivered within the school environment or identified areas; ensure every child is able to circulate safely throughout the school; and take responsibility for duty points and support and supervise behaviour both within and outside the school on a daily basis to include before school, morning break, lunchtime and after school. St Patrick’s Catholic College 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 staff, the Trust is now one of the largest Catholic Multi Academy Trust in the UK. Ongoing professional development from within the Trust provides our employees with great opportunities for development and progression. These opportunities will be offered to the successful candidates.

St Angela's Ursuline School
London
HLTA - Higher Level Learning Support Assistant Reading Coordinator
St Angela’s is a unique and exceptional school. As one of the few schools recently judged as Outstanding by OfSTED, you should consider this post if you are a committed and self-motivated professional. The support staff of St Angela’s are first and foremost hard working, forward thinking and cared for staff that demonstrate their outstanding nature each day. The Higher Level Teaching Assistant — Reading Co-ordinator will lead, develop and deliver a targeted reading intervention programme for students in Key Stages 3 and 4 who are working below their chronological reading age. This post requires previous HLTA experience, the ability to impact literacy skills and be able to work sensitively with children who have learning needs. Salary: GLPC SO1 pt 23 £33,003 (Actual salary) Working weeks 39 ( term time only + 5 inset days) 36 hours /week Please contact Miss F Murphy St Angela’s Ursuline School, St George’s Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 8HU.

St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Walsall
Headteacher
Job overview
Headteacher
Walsall, West Midlands
Start date: September 2025
Salary: Leadership, dependent upon experience
Contract term: Permanent
About the Role
Head Teacher
NOR: 210
Group: 2
Offering competitive salary depending on experience
Required for September 2025
Are children at the heart of your work?
Would you relish the opportunity to work with the Governors and the Leadership Team to shape the future of Catholic education
The Governors, in collaboration with the Archdiocese of Birmingham, are looking to appoint a Head Teacher ready to make a lasting impact. If you thrive on driving Catholicism, excellence, inclusivity, and innovation in education we invite you to lead our school into its next chapter of success.
We are looking for a Head Teacher who:
- Is a practising Catholic Deputy Head Teacher with a passion for pastoral care and has vision and commitment in driving forward the school’s distinctive Catholic ethos.
- Has a proven track record of raising standards, and school improvement together with expertise in primary practice and curriculum development.
- A visionary Head Teacher who can inspire staff, engage pupils, and create an inclusive, high-achieving, and supportive learning environment where every pupil thrives.
- Is highly motivated, resilient and able to respond and adapt effectively to changing circumstances maintaining high levels of performance.
- Has a friendly and approachable manner and excellent communication skills
- Have a ‘can do’ attitude – a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others
- Holds high expectations of behaviour and well-being
We can offer you:
- A highly supportive and ambitious staff and Governing Body.
- Stable finances and a well-managed budget, offering a competitive salary with full pupil numbers
- A warm and caring school community with strong parish links
- The opportunity to work with wonderful children, committed families and a happy school community
- A school deeply committed to an ethos focused on success for all
- Ongoing and continuous professional development.
The closing date for applications is 9.00 am on Friday 9th May
Shortlisted candidates will be notified on 13th May
Interviews will take place w/c 19th May 2025
Leadership, dependent upon experience
Permanent
Start date: September 2025
Apply by 09/05/2025, 11:00
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