St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Uxbridge

Contract: Full Time Permanent | School Group: Group 2 | Salary: Leadership scale 15-21 £77,209-£87,932 Are you an inspiring leader with a passion for nurturing both academic excellence and a caring, faith-filled environment? St. Mary’s Catholic Primary School is seeking a dedicated and forward-thinking Headteacher to guide our successful school into its next exciting chapter. This is a wonderful opportunity to join a high-achieving, supportive community where every child and staff member is truly valued. St. Mary’s is a small, welcoming Catholic primary school with a strong academic record and a vibrant, inclusive ethos. Rooted in Gospel values, we celebrate the uniqueness of every child and are proud of our caring, family atmosphere. Our dedicated staff, engaged governors, and supportive families work together to create a nurturing environment where children flourish academically, spiritually, and socially. We are proud of our achievements and are now looking for a Headteacher who will help us build on our strengths and support and guide our school as we move forward.  Situated just outside Uxbridge town centre, our school has excellent transport links as well as tube and bus services and a number of mainline stations nearby. As Headteacher, you will play a central role in shaping the future of our school, leading with integrity, compassion, and vision. You will work collaboratively with staff, governors and families to ensure our Catholic values and high standards continue to shine through in all we do. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact, supporting our school’s ongoing success and fostering a culture where everyone can thrive. We are seeking an enthusiastic and empathetic leader who is passionate about making a difference in a thriving, community-focused school. A leader who will continue to develop the Catholic ethos of the school. If you value collaboration, are committed to the wellbeing and success of every child and adult, and are ready to support a school that is already doing well academically, we would love to hear from you. At St. Mary’s, we believe our staff are our greatest asset. We are committed to providing a supportive and caring environment, where you can thrive both personally and professionally. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):Childcare disqualificationDisclosure and Barring Service (DBS)MedicalOnline and social mediaProhibition from teachingRight to workSatisfactory employment and priest references (requested and received prior to interview)Suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conditional cautions or conviction’s under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. As well as a link to the following statutory document that all appointed staff are asked to read, understand and sign a declaration An enhanced DBS check will be carried out before any appointments.  We follow the guidance on safer recruitment from Schools HR Co-operative as well as London Borough of Hillingdon Governance. Interested candidates are warmly invited to submit their application before the closing date of mid-day on the 10th April 2026.  For further information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact the School Business Manager, Kayleigh Taberer via or 01895 232814 option 2.  Application forms can also be returned in an envelope marked ‘confidential’ for the attention of Kayleigh Taberer, School Business Manager by hand to the school.  If using Royal Mail please ensure the large letter stamps are used and envelope is weighed and correct postage ascertained. We look forward to welcoming a new Headteacher who will help us continue our journey of success and care. This appointment is formed with the collaboration of the Diocese of Westminster in partnership with the London Borough of Hillingdon.

St Angela's Ursuline School

London

St Angela’s is a unique and exceptional school rated Outstanding by OfSTED in November 2022. You should consider this post if you are committed to ensure our excellent students are constantly challenged to develop personally as well as academically. The staff of St Angela’s are first and foremost subject experts who are hard working, forward thinking and a well paid and cared for staff that demonstrate their outstanding nature each day. Please contact Miss F Murphy St Angela’s Ursuline School, St George’s Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 8HU. Tel: 0208 472 6022 Email:

St Nicholas Catholic High School

Northwich

St. Nicholas Catholic High School seeks an inspirational, strategic and highly effective Director of Music to lead academic music, maintain and grow a thriving performance programme across the whole school, and ensure that music continues to play a central and joyful role in school life. Music is important to us and is a very special part of what we do here.  From the moment you join us, you will feel a strong sense of belonging within our Catholic community and, although you don't need to be Catholic, you must feel at ease being in a Catholic school where Music is central to so much of what we do and who we are. The music department has achieved results at GCSE & A Level significantly above national standards. Both the school orchestra and choir have performed in concerts abroad for the last 10 years. The choir participate in competitions, locally and nationally, and have performed annually with the Northern Chamber Orchestra as part of ‘Christmas at Tatton Park’. You will be an enthusiastic and talented classroom practitioner, ideally able to teach up to A Level, with a strong commitment to co-curricular music and the ability to inspire our dedicated students with significant musical talent as well as those whose interests lie elsewhere. You will have primary responsibility for the delivery of academic music and contribute fully to the co-curricular programme. You will be responsible for the performance programme in close collaboration with other areas of school life, ensuring a coherent, whole school musical pathway. The role involves significant commitments during term time for rehearsals, services, concerts, productions, competitions and trips. You will be fully supported by a member of the SLT and given every opportunity to develop and grow, where you can access the range of teaching and leadership programmes we offer to all staff. If you think this is the right opportunity for you, please complete the CES application form ensuring all sections are completed in full, this includes the 1300 supporting statement where you outline your skills and experience, as well as what you will bring to the role.