Recent Vacancies

St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Ilkley
Assistant Headteacher - Achievement
St Mary’s Menston is delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to appoint a new Assistant Headteacher from September 2026. We are looking to further strengthen our senior leadership team by recruiting a leader with responsibility for Achievement – someone with vision, passion and the ability to inspire others through strategic thinking and effective practice. The position is equally suited to those seeking their first senior leadership role and for current Assistant Headteachers looking for a new challenge within an Outstanding school. The successful candidate will a be a highly visible, collaborative and aspirational leader who will model the highest levels of professionalism and inspire, motivate and develop staff and students. The successful applicant will join a strong Senior Leadership Team who will be instrumental in shaping the future of the school, guided by our Mission, Vision and Values. St Mary’s is a highly successful and oversubscribed school located on the north‑west fringe of Leeds, close to the stunning Yorkshire Dales. As a proud member of the Bishop Wheeler Catholic Academy Trust - comprising two high schools and fourteen primary schools - our community benefits from rich collaboration across all phases. The June 2019 Section 48 judged St Mary’s as an outstanding school and the February 2025 Ofsted inspection judged St Mary’s to be outstanding in all areas. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed, please contact Jo-Anne Hughes, PA to the Senior Leadership Team on 01943 883000 to make an appointment. Further details including a job description, person specification and how to apply are available via the Trust website or the school website in the vacancies section. We invite applications from leaders who share our values and ambitions for our students. We look forward to welcoming you to St Mary’s. The Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy for applications or withdraw the vacancy at any time at its absolute discretion. St Mary’s is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. In line with KCSiE 2025, we will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any matters that are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you at interview. This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK-either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School
Brentwood
History Teacher with Politics (Plus: Potential TLR2B (Head of Year) opportunity)
Are you an ambitious History teacher with a passion for Politics? Ready to take the next step in a school where your development, wellbeing, and career progression are genuinely prioritised? At Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School, you won’t just be taking a job, you’ll be joining a high-performing, supportive community where teachers are valued, developed, and empowered to succeed. Located in the heart of Brentwood, our oversubscribed Catholic girls’ school (with a co-educational Sixth Form) is known for exceptional academic outcomes and a strong sense of community. Students are motivated, respectful, and eager to learn, allowing you to focus on what you do best: great teaching. If you’re looking for a school where you can grow, feel supported and make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you. Safeguarding statement:The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share their commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check as part of our safer recruitment procedures.

St Angela's Ursuline School
London
Geography Teacher (Maternity Cover) - September 2026
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 Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Assistant Head Teacher
Job overview
Assistant Headteacher
Birmingham, West Midlands
Start date: 01/09/2025
Salary: ISR 9-13
Contract term: Permanent
About the Role
Due to the internal promotion of one of our senior leaders, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, experienced, and inspirational leader to join our dedicated team as Assistant Head Teacher.
The Governors, in collaboration with the Archdiocese of Birmingham, are looking to appoint an Assistant Head Teacher, to join this forward thinking School from September 2025.
This is a unique opportunity to join one of the largest Catholic Primary schools in the Archdiocese and to build on our many current successes.
Are you an enthusiastic, inspirational and dedicated leader? Would you relish the opportunity to work with the Governors and the Leadership Team to shape the future of Catholic education at St Bernadette’s Catholic Primary School?
This is an excellent opportunity for a flexible, creative and committed individual to join our happy, vibrant and skilful team.
We are looking for an Assistant Head who:
- Has a strong Catholic faith, a passion for pastoral care and will support the School’s distinctive Catholic ethos.
- Has a proven track record of successful leadership, management and school improvement.
- Is resilient and able to respond and adapt effectively to changing circumstances maintaining high levels of performance.
- Has a proven track record of successfully leading and managing with an ability to motivate a school team to ensure that our staff and children reach their full potential
- Places safeguarding at the heart of the School.
- Will go the extra mile, bringing something additional to the School.
We can offer you:
- Happy and enthusiastic children who are keen to learn
- A highly supportive and ambitious Leadership Team and Governing Body.
- A warm and welcoming, professional team of Teachers and Support Staff, who are fully committed to supporting our pupils and their families.
- A strong partnership with other Catholic schools as part of the Sursum Corda group of schools.
We would love to invite you to visit our school to meet our happy pupils and dedicated staff. Have a look on our website or Blue Sky page to see a sample of what St. Bernadette’s has to offer you.
https://bsky.app/profile/stbernsprimary.bsky.social
Visits can be arranged by contacting Mrs Smallwood by telephone at 0121 783 7232 or by emailing m.smallwood@stberns.bham.sch.uk
ISR 9-13
Permanent
Start date: 01/09/2025
Apply by 02/05/2025, 08:00


