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St Peter's Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre
Gloucester
Clerk to Governors
The Governors of this well-established, caring Roman Catholic school require an excellent and committed Clerk to Governors.GRADE/SALARY: Grade 6 (Scale point 15 £29,093pa – Scale point 20 £31,586pa)Actual salary £5,236pa to £5,685paHOURS: 8 hours per weekJOB PURPOSE:To act as the official channel of communication to enable the governing board to function smoothly and efficiently.MAIN DUTIES:Meetings• To work with the Chair of Governing School Board and Principal in setting the Agenda for the Full Governing Board and committee meetings• To provide supporting paperwork in good time for each meeting• To agree the version of the minutes with the chair• To send copies of the minutes to all governing members• To draft correspondence and ensure that decisions are implemented as agreed at the meeting• To ensure governor information is updated on the school website• Liaise with the chair, prior to the next meeting and inform her/him of progress on action points• Ensure approved copies of the minutes are sent to all relevant bodies (e.g. LA/Diocesan Board)• Attend regular clerk briefings facilitated by the LA & Diocese• Oversee the admissions appeals procedureSt Peter’s R.C. High School & Sixth Form Centre is a mixed 11 – 18 school with 1500 pupils on roll. The Sixth Form consists of 300 students with KS5 students showing real leadership and progressing to a wide range of destinations, including prestigious universities and sought-after apprenticeships.We pride ourselves on our pastoral care and have invested in our Student Support Services who provide additional support for students with, for example, mental health issues and therefore frequently liaise with external agencies.Our MissionOur mission is to provide a rigorous and broad education within the context of a Christian environment. An understanding of the Roman Catholic faith, in line with the Gospel message, underpins the whole work of the school.We expect all staff to contribute to the Christian ethos which is the cornerstone of St Peter’sThe successful candidate will also benefit from:• Competitive pension scheme through teacher pensions’ or LGPS (including Death in Service benefit)• The School’s commitment to your professional development• Access to staff after school clubs, including, football & running• Family friendly policies• Free onsite parking• Sick pay• Free Flu JabFor further information, please download an application pack.Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Early application is therefore advised with interviews possibly being arranged in advance of the closing date. SPHS reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date.Safeguarding StatementSt 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.
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St Peter's Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre
Gloucester
Chaplain
The Governors of this well-established, caring Roman Catholic school require an excellent and committed Chaplain.Salary/Grade: Grade 6 (scale-point 15 £29,093 to scale-point 20 £31,586pa) (pro-rata) Actual Salary £24,856 pa - £26,986pa St Peter’s R.C. High School & Sixth Form Centre is a mixed 11 – 18 school with 1500 pupils on roll. The Sixth Form consists of 330 students with KS5 students showing real leadership and progressing to a wide range of destinations, including prestigious universities and sought-after apprenticeships. 20% of our students receive Pupil Premium funding and 27% of our cohort has a special need or disability.We pride ourselves on our pastoral care and have invested in our Student Support Services who provide additional support for students with, for example, mental health issues and therefore frequently liaise with external agencies.The Catholic life at St Peter’s, including the pupils’ contribution to it, is a huge strength of this outward looking, family orientated and inclusive school. Students embrace the many rich opportunities provided for all to grow in faith and secure a deep understanding of the importance of faith in their lives.Our recent Section 48 Inspection report commented ‘The work of the Chaplaincy permeates the whole school and is highly valued by students, staff and parents.’Our MissionOur mission is to provide a rigorous and broad education within the context of a Christian environment. An understanding of the Roman Catholic faith, in line with the Gospel message, underpins the whole work of the school.We expect all staff to contribute to the Christian ethos which is the cornerstone of St Peter’sThe successful candidate will also benefit from:• Competitive pension scheme through teacher pensions’ or LGPS (including Death in Service benefit)• The School’s commitment to your professional development• Access to staff after school clubs, including, football & running• Family friendly policies• Free onsite parking• Sick pay• Free Flu JabFor further information, please download an application pack.Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Early application is therefore advised with interviews possibly being arranged in advance of the closing date. SPHS reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date.Safeguarding StatementSt 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.

St John's College
Cardiff
Headteacher
The Board of Trustees of St John’s College, Cardiff invites applications for the role of Headteacher, commencing in September 2026.St John’s College, Cardiff is a leading co-educational Catholic independent day school for over 525 pupils aged 3-18. The school is housed in a beautiful Grade II listed building, developed to offer superb modern facilities, with an exciting new Sixth Form centre five minutes’ walk from the main campus. St John’s College enjoys a national reputation for academic excellence, being consistently ranked for over two decades among the highest-achieving schools in the UK, as well as a rich and diverse co-curricular programme, and is immensely proud of its role as Choir School to Cardiff Metropolitan Cathedral Church of St. David, the seat of the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Cardiff-Menevia. It is one of only two Roman Catholic cathedral schools in the United Kingdom, the other being Westminster Cathedral School.The success of St John’s College is underpinned by its Roman Catholic heritage and familial community. While maintaining a strong Catholic identity, St John’s welcomes pupils of all faiths and backgrounds.The school seeks an exceptional leader with the appropriate blend of skills, talents, experience and values to become its next Headteacher. The successful applicant will have an unwavering commitment to excellence and an aspiration for the holistic growth of young people. Most importantly, the successful applicant will uphold and develop the Catholic ethos of the school and promote the mission of the Catholic Church in education, both of which are fundamental and crucial to the role. As such, it is an occupational requirement for the successful candidate to be a practicing Roman Catholic in full communion with the Catholic Church.An attractive package, commensurate with the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate, will be offered.
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St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School
Headteacher
Job overview
Headteacher
Chester, Cheshire
Start date: 01/01/2026
Salary: L12-L21
Contract term: Permanent, Full Time
About the Role
Headteacher
Job overview
Cheshire West & Chester
Start date: 01/01/2026
Salary: L12 - L21
Contract term: Full Time
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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
Links
Chair of Governors invitation letter
Here is the Application form, please ensure you make a copy before attempting to complete it.
Job description
Person specification
Guidance 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
St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School
Chester, CH2 3AD
View in Google MapsL12-L21
Permanent, Full Time
Start date: 01/01/2026
Apply by 19/09/2025, 08:00