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St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend

St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend

Gravesend

Assistant Headteacher

St John’s is an inclusive academy. Its dedicated staff, helpers and governance committee members work hard to ensure that every student is supported and challenged to be their very best. Each individual is encouraged to grow spiritually and intellectually, so that unique and positive contributions can be made to society and the world. Its most recent denominational inspection in November 2022 judged it as ‘Good’ and its most recent Ofsted inspection in October 2023 judged the academy to be ‘Good’. St John’s are seeking to appoint a new Assistant Headteacher who will be committed to the vision of the school and who will help to further develop the excellent and exciting work and foundations that the academy has in place. Reporting to the Co-Headteachers, the Assistant Headteacher will have a 0.5 teaching commitment and will be expected to lead a phase in areas of assessment, curriculum and other strategic roles to ensure that the leadership team strive together for children following the academy’s values. The successful applicant will take a role in providing inspirational Catholic education based on our shared Gospel values. We are therefore seeking to appoint a practising Catholic to this role or an individual who will be in sympathy with the Catholic faith and be able to clearly support our Catholic mission, the work of the academy and the Trust and that of the wider Catholic faith. You are strongly encouraged to visit us and view the school in order to fully appreciate the qualities and potential that we have to offer.

Our Lady of the Visitation Catholic Primary School

Our Lady of the Visitation Catholic Primary School

Greenford

Deputy Headteacher with responsibility for SEND

Our Lady of the Visitation is a thriving two form entry school serving a diverse community in the heart of Greenford, Ealing. Through our school Mission Statement, "We Learn, Love and Grow through Christ" we encourage all our children to develop their talents and skills to become confident life-long learners and good citizens. Our Lady of the Visitation Catholic Primary school is an ambitious school with a strong Catholic ethos and a dedicated staff team. The governors are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, practising Catholic teacher, with experience in leading SEND, to share in the leadership and future development of our school. We are looking for someone who will support the Headteacher through our transition to join, and work within, our local Catholic Academy Trust. Prospective candidates are strongly encouraged to visit Our Lady of the Visitation so that you can see for yourself, the inclusive community that we serve. For an application pack and to arrange a visit please contact Emma Pink (School Administrator) on 020 8575 5344 or via email: Application packs can also be downloaded from the school website in the ‘About Us’ section under ‘Vacancies’. Completed application forms should be submitted to the School Administrator via email, marked for the attention of the Headteacher. Please note the school will only accept the Catholic Education Services Application Form. Our Lady of the Visitation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share that commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be requested for the successful candidate in accordance with Safeguarding and Safer recruitment in education legislation References will be taken up for all shortlisted candidates prior to interview and the successful candidate will be required to sign a Catholic Education Service (CES) contract The school reserves the right to research shortlisted candidates on social media platforms and the internet, and the recruitment panel may take this information into consideration during the recruitment process.

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School

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.

St Peter's Catholic Primary School

St Peter's Catholic Primary School

Head Teacher

Job overview

Headteacher

Billericay, Essex

Start date: Required from 1st January 2026

Salary: Group 3: L18 – L24 (starting salary based on experience)

Contract term: Full Time, Permanent

About the Role

Head Teacher

Required from 1st January 2026

Group 3: L18 – L24 (starting salary based on experience)

NOR: 419 (two-form entry)

The Governors of St Peter’s Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint an inspirational, dedicated and dynamic Head Teacher, from January 2026. St Peter’s is a forward thinking, creative and values driven school where our Catholic ethos is central to all that we do.  Our new Head Teacher will work with 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 Head Teacher will have high expectations, enabling children to flourish, leading a team that prioritises  children’s learning and staff’s development, following the school’s mission statement:

“Loving and learning together, with Jesus.” 

Applications are invited from Head Teachers and Deputy Head Teachers with strong 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 passionate in promoting a clear child-centred vision.
  • Be inclusive, aspirational and ambitious for all our children and our staff.

Governors are seeking someone who:

  • Will inspire and empower staff at all levels
  • Can demonstrate a proven track record of providing inspirational, strategic and professional leadership.
  • 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, parish and school partnerships
  • Will further develop the team to achieve an exemplary level of education for our children.
  • Will 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:

  • Children who are committed, enthusiastic and fully engaged in their learning.
  • Professional and dedicated staff, supportive parents, and active Governors.
  • An enthusiastic and aspirational Senior Leadership Team.
  • Excellent opportunities for further professional development.
  • Ofsted (2024): ‘Outstanding’ and CSI Inspection (2019): ‘Outstanding’
  • Teacher’s Pension Scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme

We warmly welcome and encourage applicants to visit our school, please speak with the School Business Manager, Teresa Lammin, for more information. Application packs are available at: finance@st-peters-pri.essex.sch.uk. Completed applications should be sent to this address. Shortlisted candidates may be subject to online searches.

Closing date:        Friday 6th June 2025 by 3pm

Shortlisting:         Wednesday 18th June 2025

Interview:            Wednesday 25th June 2025

Please 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).