Recent Vacancies

St Patrick's Catholic College, A Voluntary Catholic Academy
Stockton-on-Tees
Pupil Engagement Officer
PEO’s take a lead on ensuring behaviour protocols are effective and consistently delivered within the school environment or identified areas; ensure every child is able to circulate safely throughout the school; and take responsibility for duty points and support and supervise behaviour both within and outside the school on a daily basis to include before school, morning break, lunchtime and after school. St Patrick’s Catholic College is part of Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust, a family of 32 primary schools, and 6 secondary schools. With more than 12,300 pupils and 1,500 staff, the Trust is now one of the largest Catholic Multi Academy Trust in the UK. Ongoing professional development from within the Trust provides our employees with great opportunities for development and progression. These opportunities will be offered to the successful candidates.

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Upminster
Head Teacher
Are you ready to lead a joyful, ambitious Catholic school community where children are known, loved and inspired to flourish? The governors of St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Upminster, are seeking to appoint an inspirational, practising Catholic Head Teacher to lead our happy and welcoming two-form-entry school from January 2027. Rooted in Gospel values and with Christ at the centre, St Joseph’s is a school with strong foundations, delightful children, dedicated staff, supportive families and an ambitious governing body. This is a wonderful opportunity for a visible, faith-filled and values-led leader to build on all that is already strong, while shaping the next stage of our school’s journey with confidence, warmth and vision. Applications are warmly invited from serving Head Teachers and Deputy Head Teachers who can demonstrate successful strategic Catholic leadership, with experience in at least two primary phases. St Joseph’s is a joyful community which follows the example of Jesus, helping, accepting and respecting everyone, as we learn and grow together, safe in His love. We are looking for a Head Teacher who will live out this mission every day: through faith, presence, high expectations and a deep commitment to every child. Working with supportive governors and a committed staff team, our new Head Teacher will provide the spiritual, strategic and operational leadership needed to help every child and adult in our community flourish. At St Joseph’s, you will find a school community with heart: children who are eager to learn, staff who care deeply, parents who want the best for their children, and governors who are committed to supporting the next Head Teacher with clarity, trust and ambition. We warmly welcome and encourage applicants to visit our school. Please contact the school by email via to arrange. We will continue to welcome visits after application due to the timeline. Please note we do not accept CVs or applications from agencies. We aim to respond to all candidates who apply via the application form. 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 a reserved posts” for further information. St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the whole school community and expects everyone 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. Consistent with our safer recruitment policy, shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search to identify any public content that may relate to their suitability for the role. Applications must be on a CES application form as provided by the school 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 before the interview.

St Michael's Catholic Grammar School
London
Administrative Assistant
The Governors are seeking to appoint an Administrative Assistant to assist with a wide range of duties in the busy main school office. Duties will include (amongst others): administration linked to student data, including: Free School Meals and Pupil Premium; authorised absences; student references; school trips and events, Receptionist cover duties, support with student attendance, support with finance administration, First Aid. This person will work under the direction of the Office Manager and will be an intrinsic part of the school office team. Ideally suited to this role would be someone with excellent communication skills and a highly organised approach. Reliability and an enthusiastic outlook to problem-solving are key to this role. The appointed candidate will be flexible in their approach to the wide-range of work undertaken by the office and be able to prioritise their workload. Computer skills are essential as Word, Excel, SIMS, SchoolComms are used extensively in this role. In addition, a very good level of both written and spoken English are essential. St. Michael’s is a vibrant school with a distinctive Catholic ethos. Students at the school are very well behaved and the school is a very rewarding working environment. Employees are valued and there is a focus on staff welfare. A Support Staff application form and job description are available on the school website. Please send completed forms to . Please note we do not accept CVs as a method of application. St Michael’s is an equal opportunities employer - applications are welcome from all sections of the community

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

