Recent Vacancies

St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Birmingham
Specialist SEND Teacher
The Governors of St Bernadette’s Catholic Primary School wish to appoint a specialist SEND teacher, to join our well-established SEND resource provision within our mainstream school. We are seeking a passionate and skilled SEND Specialist Teacher. This position is offered at 0.6 to full time, with flexibility to suit the right candidate. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a supportive, well-resourced environment with small class sizes and a high ratio of adults to pupils, enabling truly individualised teaching and learning.About the RoleYou will lead teaching and learning within our SEND resource provision, supporting pupils with a diverse range of needs. Working alongside a highly experienced team of support staff, therapists, and wider school colleagues, you’ll deliver tailored learning experiences that enable every child to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. You will also be supported by a dedicated, knowledgeable and committed SEND team of teachers and leaders who will work collaboratively with you to ensure the best provision for pupils.What We Offer • A well-established SEND resource provision embedded within a mainstream setting• Low pupil numbers to ensure high-quality, personalised teaching• Exceptionally high staff-to-pupil ratio supporting inclusive practice• Extensive resources and specialist equipment to enhance learning• Outstanding CPD and training opportunities, including SEND qualifications, therapeutic approaches, and leadership development• Flexible working options (0.6–full time)• A supportive, collaborative team committed to inclusive education About You We are looking for someone who:• Is a qualified teacher (QTS essential)• Has proven experience working with children with SEND• Understands a range of needs such as ASD, communication difficulties, sensory needs, and SEMH• Is creative, flexible, and child-centred in their approach• Values teamwork, reflection, and professional growth Why Join Us?Our SEND resource provision plays a key role in our inclusive ethos. You’ll join a committed and dedicated staff team with a shared ambition to secure the best outcomes for every pupil. You will be supported by a highly skilled SEND team of teachers and leaders, who work collaboratively, share expertise, and champion inclusive practice across the school.Our school culture is built on consistently high expectations, leading to outstanding behaviour and a calm, purposeful learning environment. We believe every child can achieve, and we are relentless in our commitment to ensuring children with SEND thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. You will have the autonomy to shape classroom practice, backed by strong leadership and a community that values inclusive education.How to ApplyApplications to be forwarded to applications@stberns.bham.sch.uk We warmly welcome visits to the school. These can be arranged by contacting sendco@stberns.bham.sch.uk or calling the school office.Applications must be submitted using the CES application form.To learn more about our happy school and its ethos, please visit our school website:stberns.co.ukKey Dates Closing date: 12pm on Wednesday 4th February 2026We reserve the right to close the application process early should we receive sufficient suitable applications. Shortlisting and interview dates will be communicated following applications.
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St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy
York
Teaching Assistant (Level 3) with Lunctime Supervisor Duties
St Wilfrid’s Catholic Primary School is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and caring Teaching Assistant. We are looking for someone who can support the teaching and learning of our pupils in their class learning, with the expertise to support individual pupils, including those with an Education, Health and Care Plan, as required. St Wilfrid’s Catholic Primary School is situated just outside the city walls of York. This historic city provides a wealth of opportunities and experiences for our pupils which truly brings our curriculum alive. We are rich in diversity and culture and many of our pupils are multilingual. Our mission as a Catholic school permeates everything we do.Catholic schools are welcoming places to pupils and members of staff from all faiths and none. More than a quarter of a million pupils and almost half of teachers in Catholic schools are not of the Catholic Faith.St Wilfrid’s Catholic Primary School 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. The ideal candidate would have:Experience of working with Primary childrenThe ability to establish excellent relationships with children and promote aspirational achievement and progress for all groups of learners, including children with Special Educational NeedsExcellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a teamA good standard of education including maths and EnglishA teaching assistant qualification or equivalentIT skillsSupportive of the Catholic ethos of the school and the care that the school providesWe offer you:Enthusiastic children who are curious, independent learnersA warm, welcoming school and parish communityA commitment to your continuing professional developmentA supportive local governing body and Trust teamA well-resourced and engaging learning environmentAn experienced, talented and supportive staff team

Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Benfleet
Headteacher
Diocese of BrentwoodHOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOLHEADTEACHERRequired for September 2026 or earlierGroup 2 L9-L15N.O.R 203 The Governors of Holy Family Catholic Primary School wish to appoint an inspirational, ambitious and innovative Headteacher for this rewarding leadership role as our serving Headteacher is to retire at Easter. The school is seeking a strong leader and team player who will nurture the children and lead the staff to excel. Our new Headteacher will continue to drive school improvement and further raise the quality of education for all pupils. We are keen to appoint a Headteacher who will ensure that Holy Family continues to provide a broad curriculum, rooted in Gospel values. As a practicing Catholic, your drive and vision will help us continue to maximise the development and achievements of all our children, as well as contributing to our local community and wider Trust community of schools. Your vision for whole school improvement will be matched with high aspiration, resilience and the ability to build positive and trusting relationships to nurture the established culture of learning and ambition that will see our children develop, grow and contribute as an active member in today’s society.We want our Headteacher to:-Be a committed practicing Catholic, with a clear vision and strong commitment to Catholic education, who will cherish and support the Catholic ethos of our school;Have proven leadership skills with a passion for education and making a difference to children’s lives;Have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to lead, motivate and inspire our children and our staff with a strong commitment to working in partnership with the community;Continue to raise the aspirations and achievements of all our children through support and challenge;Secure high quality teaching and learning, with the ability to identify and sustain long term improvement; Use resources, intellect, creativity and innovation to be successful;Have a positive and optimistic approach; be visible, proactive and confident; be an excellent multitasker;Be passionately committed to safeguarding and the welfare and wellbeing of children and staff.We can offer you:-Enthusiastic children who are proud of their school and their achievementsA supportive, welcoming and caring ethos throughout the school based on the values of the Catholic faith;The opportunity to work with delightful children and a team of talented and conscientious staff committed to working together with our supportive parents to provide the best education and support for all our pupils;An enthusiastic, supportive and dedicated Local Governing Committee and Trust Board;The benefits of a forward-thinking Trust, extensive collaboration across our Trust schools and the wider Diocese of Brentwood, which can provide our new Headteacher with opportunities for further professional development;Support, in the form of individual mentoring, particularly for aspiring Headteachers;The provision of some central functions so that you can focus on the quality of teaching and learning and school improvement. Prospective candidates are warmly encouraged to visit the school and should contact Claire Fantini, HR Manager, at the Assisi Registered Office on 01702 344933 or by email on recruitment@assisicatholictrust.com to arrange a visit.Full details of the post and relevant application form are available on the school’s website: HFCPS Website - Job Vacancies and ACT website www.assisicatholictrust.com. All applicants must complete the CES Senior Leadership Application Form to be considered for this vacancy and submit it to recruitment@assisicatholictrust.com. Electronic applications are required to be signed by applicants invited to interview prior to interview. This is a Reserved Post for Practising Catholics (see guidance document).Assisi Catholic Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks and Enhanced DBS clearance. References will be sought and an online search carried out on applicants as part of our due diligence.Closing Date: 9am 28/01/2026 Shortlisting: 06/02/2026 Formal Interviews: 12/02/2026Please note that we do not accept CVs or applications from agencies. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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
