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St Saviour's Catholic Primary School
London
Class Teacher (KS1/EYFs)
Role: Class Teacher (KS1/EYFs)Salary: Main Pay Scale OnlyLocation: Central LewishamContract type: Full timeContract term: Temporary contract to July 2026 with possibility of Permanent Contract after this periodStart date: 1st January or 1st AprilThe children of St Saviour’s RC Primary School are looking for a motivated, inspirational and committed teacher, to work in our supportive, warm and happy Catholic primary school.Are you looking for an exciting place to teach? We can offer:A warm, supportive atmosphereThe opportunity to work with amazing childrenCPD from respected external providers in Computing, Curriculum and PhonicsThe chance to work in a high performing schoolThe opportunity to lead on a subject areaThe successful candidate will need to:Be an excellent teacher with a clear commitment to raising standards and accelerating pupil’s progressSupport the strong Catholic ethos and vision of the schoolDemonstrate and develop inspiring classroom practiceHave a secure knowledge of Early Years and KS1 curriculum as well as confidence to teach phonicsHave experience in using assessment data to inform the learning provision to meet the varied needs of children in their class.Have an enthusiasm for high standards and quality teachingBe a part of a supportive and caring ethosVisits to the school are strongly encouraged prior to application. To make an appointment for a visit, please contact Nicola Reid, School Business Manager on 0208 852 4283 Closing date: 12 noon 30th November 2025Interviews: Week commencing 8th DecemberApplication documents can be obtained under staff on our school website: www.stsaviours.lewisham.sch.uk Our school is strongly committed to the principles of equality of opportunity and safeguarding pupils so this appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS, reference checks and eligibility to work in the UK. CVs are not accepted

St Patrick's Catholic College, A Voluntary Catholic Academy
Stockton-on-Tees
Exam Invigilator
We are seeking to recruit an Exam Invigilator with an approachable manner and the ability to communicate with ease with staff and students. This role is essential to the smooth running of the examination process. In addition to ensuring correct exam procedures are followed, the successful applicant will be responsible for the setting out and collecting of exam papers and materials, admitting students to the exam hall/room, invigilating during the exams and collating the exam papers to be sent off to the Exam boards. Duties may include reading and scribing for students during exams.St Patrick’s 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 plus staff, the Trust is now one of the largest Catholic Multi Academy Trust in the UK. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Romford
Headteacher
St Peter’s Catholic Primary SchoolDorset Avenue, Romford, Essex RM1 4JATel: 01708 745506Email: office@st-peters.havering.sch.ukWebsite: https://www.st-peters.havering.sch.uk Head TeacherRequired from 13 April 2026Group 3: L19 – L25 (starting salary based on experience)NOR: 375 (two-form entry) The Governors of St Peter’s Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint an inspirational, dedicated and dynamic Head Teacher, from April 2026. St Peter’s is a caring, friendly, supportive and diverse school: a spiritually enriched community where our Catholic ethos is central to all that we do. Following our existing Head Teacher’s decision to retire, we are seeking a new Head Teacher who will work with the governors to shape the strategic direction of the school and will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership and management of St Peter’s. Our new Head Teacher will lead a team that strives together in the best interest of all our children, following the school’s mission statement: “Like St. Peter, we know and love God our creator, Jesus our friend and the Holy Spirit our helper. We celebrate the joy of learning together, growing as individuals and as a loving community” Applications are invited from Head Teachers and Deputy Head Teachers with outstanding leadership experience.The successful candidate will:Be a practising Catholic who can nurture faith and spirituality, and take the lead role in providing inspirational Catholic education, based on our shared Gospel values.Be a champion of inclusion, aspiration, diversity, equality and well-being for all our pupils, staff and the community we serve.Be passionate in promoting a clear child-centred vision.Governors are seeking someone who:Will champion a curriculum that our teachers will be excited to teach and will inspire our children to learn.Can demonstrate a proven track record of providing inspirational, strategic and professional leadership preferably in an urban setting.Is passionately committed to safeguarding and the welfare and wellbeing of children and staff.Will be an enthusiastic leader, with a strong commitment to working in partnership with parents and parish.Will lead the team in the school to achieve an outstanding level of education for our children.Will work hard to ensure that every child is supported and challenged to maximise their potential.Will promote a culture where everyone is valued and respected.We can offer the successful candidate:A welcoming, Christ centred community with a strong Catholic ethos.Well behaved, respectful and enthusiastic children who thrive in our positive environment.Work colleagues who are hardworking, supportive of one another and committed to ensuring that every child’s wellbeing and safety is a priority.Engaging parents who support the school and their children’s learning.Strategic governors who are committed to school self-evaluation.An active, thriving PA.An attractive working environment and well-maintained premises that enjoy the benefits of extended facilities.Excellent opportunities for further professional development.Ofsted 2022: ‘Good’. Rated Outstanding for Behaviour and attitudes, Personal development and Early years provision.Section 48 Inspection 2022: ‘Outstanding’ We warmly welcome and encourage applicants to visit our school, please contact the School Office for more information. The six documents in the application pack can be downloaded below and are also available from: office@st-peters.havering.sch.uk Completed applications should be sent to this address. Shortlisted candidates may be subject to online searches. Closing date: Tuesday 6 January 2026 by 12 noonShortlisting: Thursday 15 January 2026Interview: Thursday 22 January 2026Please note we do not accept CVs or applications from agencies. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. St Peter’s Catholic Primary School 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. Applications should be on a CES application form from the application pack 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 attending an interview. This is a Reserved Post for Practising Catholics (see guidance document).

St Oswald's Catholic Primary School
Deputy Headteacher
Job overview
Deputy Headteacher
Liverpool, Merseyside
Start date: 01/09/2025
Salary: L13 - L17
Contract term: Permanent, Full Time
About the Role
Advert for the post of permanent Deputy Headteacher
L13-17
Required for September 2025
The governors of St Oswald’s Catholic Primary School are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational practising Catholic Deputy Headteacher who will develop and share our vision of high-quality education for all, with a deep commitment to our mission statement:
Together with Jesus, We will Learn and Grow in Faith.
We are looking for a leader with exceptionally strong values who will foster and develop the respectful and inclusive ethos of our Catholic School. Who will bring energy and drive, demonstrating excellence in classroom practice and will be inspirational in enabling progress and raising standards. They must be creative, forward thinking and skilled in leading and managing areas of school improvement. The successful candidate must be able to face challenge with positivity, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be a team worker and essentially have a good sense of humour.
Governors are looking for a candidate with a passion for promoting a clear child centred vision of educational excellence, developing children’s’ love of learning whilst ensuring high levels of progress and attainment.
St Oswald’s Primary School is a larger than average, three form entry primary school catering for children aged three to eleven years. The school amalgamated in 2016 and is situated in two separate buildings. We can offer a prospective Deputy Head a school that in our most recent inspection in June 2024 deemed us to still be a ‘Good’ school (Ofsted) and our CSI Inspection in march 2024 found us to be a ‘Good’ school in all areas.
We have happy, well-behaved children who love their school and enjoy learning. Extremely hard working, friendly staff who are dedicated to supporting development. A close working partnership between school, parents/carers, community and church and a governing body who is fully committed to continuing the development of this fantastic school.
The Deputy Headteacher will:
• Be accountable to the Headteacher
• Be a member of the senior management team;
• Lead the Safeguarding Team;
• Assist the headteacher in managing the school;
• Support and represent the headteacher at meetings as and when required;
• Undertake such duties as are delegated by the headteacher;
• Play a major role, under the overall direction of the headteacher in formulating and reviewing the Mission Statement, Development Plan, overall aims and objectives of the school by helping establish the policies through which they shall be achieved, managing staff and resources to that end and monitoring progress towards their achievement;
• Contribute to the efficient organisation, management and supervision of school routines;
If the headteacher is absent from the school, the deputy headteacher must undertake such duties of the headteacher as the headteacher or the governing body shall require.
This is a wonderful opportunity waiting for someone. We strongly recommend visits to school. Please contact the Business Manager Mr Strom for an appointment.
istrom@st-oswalds.liverpool.sch.uk or phone 0151 228 8436
Information about school and policies can be found on our website www.stoswaldsschool.com
Closing date – 2nd May 2025
Shortlisting – 6th May 2025
Interviews – 19th May 2025
Application packs can be downloaded from our school website www.stoswaldsschool.com and include a copy of our Child Protection Policy and Safer Working Practices Code of Conduct Policy.
CVs will not be acceptable for this post. In addition, references will be required from your current employer and settings where you have worked with children. As per ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, online searches will be conducted on shortlisted candidates.
St Oswald’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment to keeping children safe. Any offer of employment will be subject to statutory preemployment checks including satisfactory references and Enhanced DBS and Barred List checks. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (as amended in 2013 & 2020) and shortlisted candidates will be required to disclose any relevant criminal history prior to interview.’
We are committed to safer recruitment practices that:
• Deter prospective applicants who are unsuitable to work with children or young people
• Identify and reject applicants who are unsuitable to work with children or young people
• Prevent and deter inappropriate behaviours by providing on-going supervision, training and support to all staff and volunteers
L13 - L17
Permanent, Full Time
Start date: 01/09/2025
Apply by 01/05/2025, 23:00
