St Benedict's Catholic High School

Whitehaven

ST BENEDICT’S CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOLRed Lonning, Whitehaven, Cumbria CA28 8UG11-19 VA (NOR 992 currently)Required for September 2026HEADTEACHERGROUP 6 L26 (£95,735) to L32 (£110,892) The Governors are seeking to appoint a strategic leader who can inspire staff and students in our genuinely inclusive school. St Benedict’s is a happy and successful school. It has served the town of Whitehaven and surrounding areas for over 50 years. The school relocated in January 2019 to a brand new £33m Campus which was purposely designed and built to a high specification. The Campus sees the co-location of St Benedict’s School with our close neighbour, Mayfield Special School.  The Campus has superb facilities that are used extensively by the community. We are:A large 11-19 Catholic School and Sixth Form Centre located on the outskirts of the historic harbour town of Whitehaven and close to the western boundary of the Lake District National Park;A popular faith school with a truly comprehensive intake, a key role in our local community and a strong foundation of moral purpose; You are:A practising Catholic with a clear vision and strong commitment to Catholic education, who will not only cherish and support the Catholic ethos of our school but commit to develop this further;A candidate with a proven track record of success in senior leadership and a passion for education and making a difference to children’s lives;A skilful communicator with a powerful and persistent focus on the development of excellence in teaching and learningPassionate about influencing, challenging and motivating all members of the school community to achieve a shared vision;Committed to safeguarding and the welfare and wellbeing of children and staff. We will offer you:A good school with an outstanding Catholic ethos, rooted in the Gospel and inspired by the Benedictine tradition. St Benedict’s lives its motto, Through Love of Christ, delight in Virtue, fostering a calm, caring community shaped by stewardship, humility, truthful living, diligence, dignity and forgiveness.A supportive, welcoming and caring culture throughout the school, based on the values of the Catholic faith where the development of every person matters;Hard-working, committed and aspirational staff and students;A strong and determined leadership team;The whole-hearted support of a challenging but supportive Governing Body which is committed, experienced and ambitious for the future of St Benedict’s.A relatively new building within a unique Campus (not PFI/EFA);This is a Reserved Post for Practising Catholics (see guidance document).St Benedict’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students.  All applicants are subject to the requirements of the Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education guidelines.  This will include checks with past employers and the need for the successful applicant to hold or undergo a suitable enhanced DBS disclosure. Please download the application pack from the school’s website at   www.st-benedicts.cumbria.sch.ukPlease email enquiries to Andrea Hartley, Clerk to Governors at andrea.hartley@st-benedicts.cumbria.sch.ukProspective candidates are warmly encouraged to visit the school and should contact Lesley Taylor, PA to the Headteacher on 01946 692275 or by email at lesley.taylor@st-benedicts.cumbria.sch.ukClosing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday, 2nd February 2026.Interviews will be held in the week commencing 23rd February 2026.

St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree

Braintree

HeadteacherRequired for 1st September 2026Permanent, Full-timeNOR: 210Salary Range: L15 to L21The Governors of St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and visionary Headteacher, who is a committed and practising Catholic from 1st September 2026. We are looking for a leader who will build on our strong foundations and outstanding achievements working collaboratively with dedicated staff, supportive governors and our wider community."Following in the footsteps of St Francis; we love God,learning together as a community,using our hands, our heads, and our hearts."Applicants are invited from Headteachers, Deputy Headteachers or Assistant Headteachers with outstanding leadership experience.The successful candidate will:Be a practising Catholic who can nurture faith and spirituality, and take the lead role in providing inspirational Catholic education based on our shared Gospel values.Champion our children's individual strengths and needs, ensuring every child reaches their full potential.Lead with excellence and high expectations of achievement and behaviour and will seek to create an environment in which children flourish emotionally, socially, academically and spiritually.Be a visible, approachable, and values-driven leader witha clear vision for outstanding teaching and learning.Be inclusive, aspirational and ambitious for all our children and our staffBe excited about the opportunities that St Francis Catholic Primary School offers.Governors are seeking someone who:Will champion a curriculum that our teachers will be excited to teach and will inspire our children to learn.Can demonstrate a proven track record of providing inspirational, strategic and professional leadershipHas a secure understanding of all matters relating to safeguardingWill use their enthusiastic leadership qualities to ensure our committed staff continue to grow and develop.Lead with integrity, warmth, and resilience-embracing challenge and celebrating success.Works tirelessly to ensure that every child is supported and challenged to maximise their potential.We can offer the successful candidate:Children who are exceptionally well behaved, committed, enthusiastic and fully engaged in their learningProfessional and dedicated staff, supportive parents, and active GovernorsAn enthusiastic and aspirational Senior Leadership TeamExcellent opportunities for further professional developmentGood track record in terms of Ofsted (February 2019 & June 2024) and CSI (May 2023)Well-resourced classrooms within an excellent school building and groundsA healthy budget to support continued growth and improvement.We warmly welcome and encourage applicants to contact our school and speak to Mrs Sue Miller, SBM to obtain further information and arrange a date to tour the school. An application pack is available to download.Completed applications should be sent to the school, markedFAO: Lucy Clayton (Chair of Governors)St Francis Catholic Primary SchoolGilchrist WayBraintreeCM7 2SYClosing Date: 2nd February 2026Shortlisting date: 11th February 2026Interview Date: 25th February 2026Please note that we do not accept CVs or applications from agencies. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. This is a reserved post and is open to practising Catholics only, please review the document produced by the Diocese of Brentwood ''Definition of a Practising Catholic for Reserved Posts" for further informationSt Francis is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, along with other relevant employment checks. Please note that this will also include a check of life online.Applications should be on a CES application form, and sent to the school (applications not submitted on the CES application form will not be considered). Any electronic applications will have to be signed by the applicant attending an interview.Supporting DocumentsConsent to obtain references (from Parish Priest and Professional Referees)Headteacher Person Specification & Job DescriptionRecruitment Pack CES Model Application Forms and Supplementary Forms- Notes to applicantInformation about the SchoolOur school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A DBS check, medical clearance and references are required for appointment to this post.

St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Birkenhead

Deputy HeadteacherFull TimePermanentSalary: L8-L12 £61,534- £67,8982-11 (NOR 242 currently)Due to our Deputy Headteacher being successfully appointed as a Headteacher at another school, the governors and Headteacher at St Anne’s Catholic Primary School seek to appoint an inspirational, ambitious and innovative Deputy Head teacher.St Anne’s is a successful, inclusive, one form entry school with children ranging from age two to eleven years old.At St Anne’s we value every member of our school community and we provide a therapeutic and nurturing learning environment where all our children can grow, learn and love in a safe and secure way. Christ is our role model and we use Him as our inspiration as we journey through the school.All children are encouraged to go beyond what is possible; to think for themselves, to apply their acquired knowledge and skills, to improve and to transform, to be their best self. Our children persevere through every challenge and live lives full of faith, love, hope, and ambition.We provide an exciting, experience-rich, high challenge curriculum which enables our pupils to learn and grow academically, personally and spiritually. Our pupils love school, love learning and aspire to achieve great things - ‘being their best selves’The governors at St Anne’s Catholic Primary School seek a Deputy Headteacher who:Is a practising Catholic, who is able to continue to maintain and further develop the Catholic life and mission of our schoolIs an excellent classroom practitioner who has a proven ability to enable all pupils to excelIs knowledgeable in curriculum development and has an outstanding understanding of the requirements of the National Curriculum and a strong pedagogy across the age rangesHas strong leadership skills and a proven track record of school improvement by leading staff through successful, sustained whole school initiativesIs a supportive leader who has a proven record of motivating and inspiring staff to develop and improve their own practiceHas high expectations for all and is highly professionalShows initiative and is self-motivatedReads broadly and keeps up to date with educational developments, reforms, policies and initiatives                                                                                                                                                               At St Anne’s Catholic Primary School we can offer the successful candidate:The experience of working in an outstanding Catholic Primary school, committed to shared Christian valuesA warm, welcoming and inclusive environmentKind, caring and engaging childrenA dedicated and supportive Governing BodyOngoing CPD opportunitiesThis post offers a superb opportunity to be part of a hardworking team, judged as 'good' in all areas in a recent Ofsted inspection (March 2025) and ‘outstanding’ by the Catholic Schools Inspectorate (2022). The school is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of our children and expects the same level of commitment from all staff.St Anne’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students.  All applicants are subject to the requirements of the Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education guidelines.  This will include checks with past employers and the need for the successful applicant to hold or undergo a suitable enhanced DBS disclosure. This is a Reserved Post for Practising Catholics (see guidance document).Visits prior to application are strongly recommended. Please arrange by emailing businessmanager@stannes.wirral.sch.ukClosing Date: Friday 13th February 2026 at 12 noonShortlisting: Assembly, Interview and Task: Please request application packs from Mrs S Coastbusinessmanager@stannes.wirral.sch.ukCompleted applications can be returned to this email address also.