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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Dovercourt

Head of School

The Trustees of the Rosary Trust and the Governors of St Joseph's Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint an inspirational and dedicated Head of School from 1st January 2027. St Joseph's is a caring, friendly school and community where our Catholic Ethos is central to all we do. Our new Head of School will be well-supported by all stakeholders and will have the benefit of a close network of colleagues in the CMAT. Our new Head of School will work with the Local Governing Body and the Rosary Trust to shape the strategic direction of the school, and will be responsible for day to day leadership and management of St Joseph's. Our new Head of School will lead a team that strive together in the best interest all our children, following the school’s Mission Statement: In our Catholic School, with God at the centre of our lives, we offer every child a high standard of education. We meet individual needs, in a caring and loving community, which celebrates our faith. We follow in St Joseph's footsteps, building a community of love, trust, respect and learning Applicants are invited from Head Teachers, Deputy Head Teachers or Assistant Head Teachers with outstanding leadership experience. We warmly welcome and encourage applicants to contact our school and speak to Mrs G Colley SBM to obtain further information and arrange a date to tour the school. An application pack is available on request. Please 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 information St Joseph's 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.

Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School

Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School

Brentwood

Pastoral and Inclusion Support Co-ordinator

A position has become available within the school for a Pastoral and Inclusion Support Assistant and other school duties. The successful candidates will have a conscientious approach teamed with good organisational and IT skills. See job description for full details. Usual Hours are likely to be 8.30 am - 4.00 pm including 30 minutes unpaid lunch break (to be taken outside school lunch hour). Note there is a requirement for some evening work on occasions e.g. Parent Events. Term time plus 10 days, with exact dates and hours to be confirmed. Some of these days will be required during the public examination results period in August. BUCHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students and expects all its employees to share this commitment.  The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School

Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School

Brentwood

Ad Hoc Exam Invigilators

As and when required during term time – particularly during May and June Public Examination period but also at other times during the school year. Rate of Pay: £13.64 per hour (plus £1.65 per hour for holiday pay) based on LGPS Scale 2 Point 5 (Fringe). This role involves working as part of our invigilation team supervising examinations in school, invigilators have a key role in upholding the integrity of the external examination/assessment process Hours and availability of work are both variable and flexible with key periods of employment during the months of September, February, May and June. Training will be provided. The successful candidate would be someone willing to work flexibly in a team under the management of the Exams Officer. Applications will be considered as and when received and interviews will be held in early September 2026. BUCHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students and expects all its employees to share this commitment.  The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

St Peter's Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre

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.

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St Peter's Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre

Gloucester, GL4 0DD

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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