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St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School
Chester
Headteacher
Headteacher Job overview Cheshire West & ChesterStart date: 01/01/2026Salary: L12 - L21Contract term: Full Time___________________________________________________________________About the role St. Werburgh’s and St Columba’s is a happy, vibrant and successful primary school in the outskirts of Chester in the Diocese of Shrewsbury. Rooted in Gospel values, we provide a warm, nurturing environment, with committed staff, supportive Governors, enthusiastic learners and a wide school community. We are committed to developing the whole child academically, spiritually and socially to follow in Jesus’ footsteps to love, learn and laugh. Our much loved Headteacher is due to retire in December 2025 and Governors are looking to appoint an ambitious, creative and determined leader to continue driving our school forward. Our school enjoys a strong reputation, with a supportive community that embraces its vision and Catholic ethos. This is an excellent opportunity for a practising Catholic who is dynamic, forward-thinking, and able to collaborate effectively with staff, pupils, senior leaders, and governors to help lead our school. We are seeking a Headteacher who: ● Is a committed and practising Catholic with a strong personal faith.● Will be a visionary leader, capable of building upon our existing strengths while driving forward further improvement.● Strong strategic vision and excellent communication skills● Has the ambition, creativity and determination to ensure every child receives the best education.● Will inspire and support staff, value collaboration and maintain strong partnerships with parents, the parish and wider community. Please find our most recent reports and awards below: - Consistently strong and above average SATS outcomes - RE inspection April 2025 - OFSTED inspection July 2024 - Eco school with Distinction - Arts mark Gold - Gold school games award We are very proud of our most recent inspection (July 2024) where inspectors made the following judgements:- Pupils relish being part of the happy school community. They do their best to live up to the school motto and ‘love, learn, laugh’ as much as possible.- Pupils enjoy welcoming new friends into their school. Pupils build exceptionally strong relationships with each other and with staff.- Behaviour is exemplary. Pupils play well together, making sure that everyone is included.- Pupils are curious and committed learners. They have a thirst for knowledge. There is an industrious atmosphere in school. As a result, pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve highly across the curriculum. There is a lot of information about our school within this application pack and on our school website: https://www.lovelearnlaugh.org.uk/Visits to our school are most welcome and can be booked by appointment with Mrs Sarah Farrell our School Business Manager admin@lovelearnlaugh.org.uk LinksChair of Governors invitation letterHere is the Application form, please ensure you make a copy before attempting to complete it.Job descriptionPerson specificationGuidance for securing a faith reference here Completed application forms should be returned via email to Julie.English@dioceseofshrewsbury.org no later than 9am on September 19th 2025.Interviews will be held on the 25th & 26th September 2025

Larmenier & Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
London
Early Years Educator
Start Date: Monday 8th September 2025Contract: Monday – Friday, 8:15am – 3:30pm, 33.75 hours per week. Term time only, 39 weeks per yearSalary: £29,438.82 - £30,323.32 (Scale 6 Point 18-20, full-time equivalent £36,345 - £37,437) The Governors are seeking to appoint an Early Years Educator Early Years Educator (Early Years Education qualification, Level 3 minimum) to this highly successful school. Applications are invited from practising Catholics and from those who are in sympathy with the aims and ethos of a Catholic school. The post will suit an Early Years Educator with a desire to work in a Nursery setting with children aged 3 to 4 years. The successful candidate will need to:provide a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for all children in the Nurserywork with teachers to plan and provide quality care, learning and teaching opportunities that enable children to progressmake accurate and productive use of assessmentdemonstrate a good command of spoken and written Englishsafeguard and promote the health, safety and welfare of childrenwork in partnership with colleagues, other professionals and parents/carers. We can offer:a happy and high achieving school which is well supported by parents/carers and Governorsa friendly, highly committed and forward-looking staff teama strong commitment to continuous professional development and growththe facilities of a modern school and a beautiful learning environment.Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. To arrange a visit or for further details please contact Elisabeth Beautyman, Administration Officer, by phone or by email. Please visit the school website www.larshrc.lbhf.sch.uk to download an application pack. Completed application forms should be emailed to the school administrator: admin@larshrc.lbhf.sch.uk or posted to the school address. Larmenier & Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and their families, and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate will be requested for the successful candidate in accordance with Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education legislation.Closing date for applications: Tuesday 26th August 2025, 9:00amInterviews will take place: Wednesday 3rd September 2025
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Malvern
Malvern
School Business Manager
St Joseph’s is a small, friendly primary school in Malvern where we have high expectations for our children alongside a nurturing environment where the child always comes first. Governors are seeking a highly motivated school business professional with proven experience in an administrative and/or finance role as well as excellent communication and people management skills. The successful candidate will be given a full induction and support and be welcomed onto a very friendly, hard-working team.We would encourage prospective candidates to find out further information by visiting our website to understand our aims and values, and by contacting school to arrange a visit.The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Please return completed application forms to head@stjoesmalvern.worcs.sch.ukOr if you would like any further information.
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The Federation of St Anne’s and St Martin’s Catholic Primary Schools
Head of School - St. Martin’s Catholic Primary School
Job overview
Headteacher
Reading, Berkshire
Start date: January 2026 (or earlier)
Salary: Leadership Scale 2- 8 (dependent on experience) (£51,027 - £59,167)
Contract term: Full Time, Permanent
About the Role
Head of School - St. Martin’s Catholic Primary School
Location: St. Martin’s Catholic Primary School
Salary: Leadership Scale 2- 8 (dependent on experience) (£51,027 - £59,167)
Contract Type: Full-time
Start Date: January 2026 (or earlier)
Closing Date: 25th June 2025 (applications also considered on receipt)
St. Martin’s Catholic Primary School is looking for an experienced, dedicated, and inspiring individual to join our team as Head of School. This is a full-time role that includes a 0.4 classroom teaching commitment, which involves providing day-to-day leadership of the school and play a central role in shaping its strategic direction, spiritual life, and academic success.
We are a welcoming and inclusive Catholic school where children are at the heart of everything we do. As part of a Federation, we benefit from shared expertise while maintaining our individual identity and strong community spirit.
The Role
As Head of School, you will be responsible for the daily running of the school. You will work closely with the Executive Headteacher to lead and support staff, ensure high standards in teaching and learning, and maintain the Catholic life and mission of the school. You will play a key role in school improvement and provide strategic leadership in all areas, including curriculum development, assessment, staff performance, and pastoral care.
You will also act as a key point of contact for parents, governors, the Diocese, and external partners. This is a role for someone who wants to make a long-lasting impact on children’s education and wellbeing.
Main Responsibilities
• Support the Catholic ethos and values of the school in all aspects of school life.
• Lead the day-to-day operations of the school, ensuring a safe, supportive, and high-quality learning environment.
• Work with the Executive Headteacher on school improvement planning and whole-school strategy.
• Monitor the quality of teaching and learning and support staff through coaching, mentoring, and professional development.
• Manage staff performance and lead by example as an excellent classroom practitioner.
• Develop strong relationships with pupils, parents, staff, governors, and the wider community.
• Oversee behaviour, pastoral support, and the personal development of pupils.
The Ideal Candidate
• Is a practising Catholic with a strong commitment to the values of Catholic education.
• Has proven leadership experience in a primary school setting.
• Is an excellent teacher with a track record of improving outcomes for pupils.
• Can lead, inspire, and support staff to achieve the highest standards.
• Has strong communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
What We Offer
• A friendly and supportive school community with a strong Catholic ethos.
• Enthusiastic and well-behaved pupils who enjoy learning.
• A committed staff team and supportive Governing Body.
• Opportunities for continued professional development and career progression.
• A chance to make a lasting difference in a leadership role.
To request an application pack please contact the School Office on 0118 937 5537 or by email to bursar@st-annes.reading.sch.uk. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.
To apply, please complete the application pack and return to: bursar@st-annes.reading.sch.uk
Closing Date: 9am Wednesday 25th June 2025
Shortlisting Date: Wednesday 25th June 2025
Interview: Monday 30th June 2025
St. Martin’s is committed to safeguarding children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
The Federation of St Anne’s and St Martin’s Catholic Primary Schools
Reading, RG4 5AA
View in Google MapsLeadership Scale 2- 8 (dependent on experience) (£51,027 - £59,167)
Full Time, Permanent
Start date: January 2026 (or earlier)
Apply by 25/06/2025, 11:00
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