Recent Vacancies

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
London
Classroom Teacher / RE Lead
Are you a teacher who believes every child deserves an exceptional education within a caring and values-led community? At Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, our pupils are kind, enthusiastic and eager to learn. Our staff are supportive, welcoming and committed to helping each other thrive. We are proud of our strong Catholic ethos, our inclusive culture and our focus on the whole child. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated class teacher to join our team and help us continue to provide high-quality education in a nurturing environment. We are looking for a RE Lead to work in collaboration with the Headteacher to lead on Religious Education. Come and see us in action; Visits to the school are warmly encouraged — we would love to meet you and show you what makes Our Lady of Lourdes special. Please contact the school office (020 8961 5037) to arrange a visit. Alternatively, you may post your application to: FAO: Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Wesley Road, London NW10 8PP Safeguarding Statement: Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for successful applicants. Online checks will be carried out on shortlisted candidates. Applicants must provide evidence of their right to work in the UK. Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School is an equal opportunities employer and promotes the elimination of discrimination in employment. If you do have a disability and would need us to make any adjustments, if shortlisted, for you to attend the interview, then please do let us know when you submit your application.

Trinity Catholic College
Middlesbrough
Headteacher
Trinity Catholic College is part of the Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust, a family of 38 schools, and two vibrant Sixth Form Colleges. With more than 12,300 students and 1,500 staff, NPCAT is now one of the largest multi-academy Trusts in the UK. The Headteacher will promote and support the vision and direction of the school and the Trust by providing the day-to-day leadership that will enable the school to build success and provide high quality education for its children. The Headteacher leads and manages the school on a day-to-day basis and is the first point of contact for all stakeholders and external agencies in matters relating to the school. The Headteacher will be an ambassador for the school and will promote and raise its profile in the local and wider community. Candidates who would like to be Headteacher at Trinity Catholic College, please contact Assistant Chief Executive, Angela White at Please refer to the back cover of the application pack for details of how to apply for this position. Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust is committed to equality of opportunity, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check along with other relevant employment checks.

St Mary's RC High School
Hereford
Head of Music
We are seeking to appoint an inspirational and outstanding Head of Department, to further develop our ongoing commitment to Music and the Arts at St Mary’s RC High School, Hereford. Music is central to the life of our faith community, through both our curriculum and enrichment offer. St Mary’s is a Lead School for Music in Herefordshire, and we enjoy annual representation and success in the county’s Performing Arts Festival. In school, pupils take advantage of a host of musical clubs and activities including orchestra, choir, band and many more. Music is also integral to our faith celebrations and whole school mass at St Mary’s. Annual school productions and our Eisteddfod festival provide further opportunities for pupils to perform and share their musical talents with the wider school. We also support and accommodate peripatetic music lessons, working closely with local providers. All pupils in Years 7-9 study Music as part of their curriculum, and we have strong uptake at KS4 for GCSE Music. Standards of achievement are high in Music, with pupils at St Mary’s performing consistently and significantly above national averages. This post represents an ideal opportunity for the right candidate to develop their leadership skills and experience, in a school which places great value on music and the arts. The candidate should be an outstanding practitioner in the classroom and possess the skills to deliver music on a wider scale to enrich our pupils’ experiences and complement our spiritual ethos. The successful candidate will bring creativity, vision, and an unwavering commitment to fostering a love of music in our pupils. St Mary’s High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. As part of our due diligence an online search will be carried out on shortlisted candidates. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check and further pre-employment checks will be conducted in accordance with KCSIE. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children. All documents relating to this post can be accessed through the school’s website under Contact Us > Vacancies.

St Peter's Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre
Vice Principal
Job overview
Deputy Director/Vice Principal, Deputy Headteacher
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
Start date: 1st September 2025
Salary: Leadership Range L12-L15: £65,285pa - £70,293pa (ISR includes 7 increments)
Contract term: Full Time, Permanent
About the Role
Vice Principal
Leadership Range L12-L15: £65,285pa - £70,293pa (ISR includes 7 increments)
St Peter’s RC Catholic High School & Sixth Form Centre is a mixed 11 - 18 school for approximately 1500 pupils. Our mission is to provide a rigorous and broad education within a Catholic environment. An understanding of the Roman Catholic faith, in line with the Gospel message, underpins the whole work of the school. Our main aim is to develop the self-esteem, dignity and respect of all members of our school community, concentrating on each person’s infinite worth in the eyes of God.
Our staff are very important to us and the welfare of teachers and support staff is paramount in our planning. We place wellbeing at the centre of our decision-making so that teachers are happy to come to work and feel supported in their role.
Due to the retirement of the post holder, the Governors are seeking to appoint an exceptional, energetic and ambitious Vice Principal to join our School Leadership Team. In a role of critical importance to the development of excellent teaching and learning that will secure good outcomes for all our students, you will work with members of the SLT under the direction of the Principal and be responsible for the development of teaching and learning at St Peter’s through ITT and provision of data to stakeholders.
You will be responsible for:
• The strategic development of the Training School (Initial teacher training and Early Career Teachers)
• Organisation of performance management through School IP
• To support the teaching and learning lead in embedding of Catholic Social Teaching through CPD and training.
• Ensuring that school policies are updated in line with current legislation and within the time frames required
• Staff well-being and personnel issues
• Oversight of transition and liaison with Catholic Partner Primary Schools and other stakeholders
• Providing data for both SLT and governors
We welcome applications from talented and experienced leaders. You will be highly motivated and passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people and have the ability to inspire and motivate both students and peers. As an outstanding teacher and leader with demonstrable leadership experience, you will make a significant contribution to the leadership and success of our school. The role requires strategic thinking, excellent communication skills and an ability to lead and motivate staff and students. Applicants for this post must be able to demonstrate that they are supportive of the Roman Catholic ethos of St Peter’s.
You will have:
• Experience in the effective management of a high-performing team
• A proven track record in middle or senior leadership
• Relevant skills to raise standards
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience in the line management of teams and the ability to manage projects from inception to completion whilst maintaining good communication with stakeholders
How to Apply:
Please download the attached documents for full details. If you consider St Peter’s to be the right school for you, we would very much welcome your application.
Please send your completed Application Form and supporting statement via Eteach.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Closing date: Tuesday, 6th May 2025 at midday
Interviews w/c 19th May
Day 1: To be confirmed
Day 2: To be confirmed
Start date: 1st September 2025
Visiting the school:
You are very welcome to visit the school. Please contact Theresa Magri, Headteacher’s PA, to arrange an appointment.
Safeguarding Statement
St Peter’s RC High School and Sixth Form is committed to equal opportunities and to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Leadership Range L12-L15: £65,285pa - £70,293pa (ISR includes 7 increments)
Full Time, Permanent
Start date: 1st September 2025
Apply by 06/05/2025, 11:00

