Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School

Brentwood

Diocese of BrentwoodBrentwood Ursuline Convent High SchoolHEADTEACHERRequired from September 2026HT Group 6 Leadership Scale Points 27 – 35 (Fringe)Actual Full Time Salary Range:  £99,537 to £119,590 paFull Application Pack available on School website:www.brentwoodursuline.co.uk The Governors of Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School, working in partnership with the Diocese of Brentwood, seek to appoint a committed and practising Catholic to the post of Headteacher from September 2026, following the retirement of Dr Richard Wilkin after 14 years of dedicated and highly effective service.This appointment offers the opportunity to lead an exceptional school community with a strong Catholic Ursuline identity, a tradition of academic excellence and a clear commitment to inclusive, comprehensive education.About the SchoolBrentwood Ursuline is a high-achieving and oversubscribed girls’ secondary school with a co-educational Sixth Form, serving approximately 1,000 students, including around 130 in the Sixth Form. The school is widely recognised for its strong academic outcomes and high-quality pastoral care. For several years, Brentwood Ursuline has been the most successful comprehensive school in Essex at Key Stage 4 across a range of indicators.School AchievementsThe school’s most recent Ofsted inspection (2023) judged the quality of education to be outstanding throughout the school, including in the Sixth Form. Our latest Section 48 inspection confirmed that Brentwood Ursuline is an outstanding Catholic school, reflecting the strength of its Catholic life, leadership and mission. The school is committed to the formation of the whole person and to enabling every student to flourish academically, spiritually and personally.The Successful Candidate Will:Be a practising and committed Roman Catholic, with the personal faith and integrity to lead a Catholic school in partnership with the Diocese of BrentwoodDemonstrate a clear commitment to Catholic education, inclusive comprehensive values and the formation of the whole personHave a proven and successful record of senior leadership as a Headteacher, Head of School or Deputy HeadteacherProvide thoughtful, inspirational and strategic leadership within a changing educational landscapeFoster a culture of high expectations, collaboration and professional developmentBuild positive and supportive relationships with parents, carers, parishes and the wider communityUphold the highest professional and ethical standards, supported by excellent communication skillsDemonstrate determination to raise achievement and secure continuous improvement while building on existing strengthsIn Return, We Offer:A strong, experienced and supportive leadership teamDedicated, well-qualified and committed staffAn effective and supportive governing bodyExcellent facilities, including a new purpose-built Sixth Form block due for completion in 2026The guidance, support and challenge of the Diocese of BrentwoodSafeguardingBrentwood Ursuline Convent High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and all other relevant safeguarding checks.Key DatesClosing date: Thursday 5 February 2026Shortlisting: Wednesday 11 February 2026Interviews: Wednesday 25 February and Thursday 26 February 2026How to ApplyIf you are an inspiring Catholic leader with the ambition to serve a secondary school community within the Diocese of Brentwood, rooted in faith and guided by a commitment to excellence, service and respect, we would be delighted to hear from you.Application packs available on-line at www.brentwoodursuline.co.uk or via the Clerk to the Governors, Mrs Bajwa at Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School, Queen’s Road, Brentwood, Essex CM14 4EX. Telephone 01277 227156 or email clerk@buchs.co.ukApplications (including all the necessary Catholic Education Service documents as available on the school website) should be returned to the Deputy Chair of Governors, Mr Mark Butcher care of the school address above or via email to clerk@buchs.co.uk by 11.59 pm on the closing date of Thursday 5 February 2026.We welcome school visits by appointment with our current Headteacher Dr Richard Wilkin.  To arrange a visit please email Mrs M. Freeman, Headteacher’s PA at mfreeman@buchs.co.ukBrentwood Ursuline Convent High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other pre-appointment checks outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education.·       We strongly encourage all suitably qualified candidates to apply to join us. 

St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School

Birmingham

St Bernadette’s Catholic Primary SchoolHob Moor Road, Yardley, Birmingham B25 8QL,Tel: 0121 783 7232Email: applications@stberns.bham.sch.ukHeadteacher: Miss Emma Finnegan Main Scale – Teacher MPR/UPS(There may be the possibility of a TLR for subject leadership for a candidate with relevant experience and expertise.)Required for September 2026 Early Career Teachers are warmly encouraged to applyWe provide supportive mentoring, structured guidance and development opportunities to help you grow with confidence. We also welcome applications from experienced teachers and those returning to the profession. Join a school where people come first and children love to learnAre you a teacher who believes every child deserves an exceptional education within a caring and values-led community? At St Bernadette’s 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 teacher who:Delivers engaging, high-quality teaching that supports strong pupil progressHas high expectations for learning, behaviour and personal developmentBuilds positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and familiesIs reflective and keen to develop their practiceSupports and respects the Catholic ethos of our schoolBrings enthusiasm, creativity and a love of teaching We can offer you:Happy, well-behaved pupils who enjoy school and want to succeedA genuinely supportive and friendly staff team who collaborate and share ideasA strong commitment to staff wellbeing and manageable workloadHigh-quality CPD tailored to your career stageOpportunities to develop subject leadership and areas of interestA welcoming and caring Governing BodyA well-resourced learning environmentAn inclusive school community built on mutual respect and strong relationships Come and see us in actionVisits to the school are warmly encouraged — we would love to meet you and show you what makes St Bernadette’s special. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit.Website: www.stberns.co.ukInstagram: @StBernsPrimary How to applyApplication forms are available via the school office, our website or eteach.Please complete a CES application form. Closing date: 15th April at 9am We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a high volume of applications be received. Early application is therefore encouraged. Join our St Bernadette’s family and make a real difference every day. Safeguarding StatementSt Bernadette’s 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. 

St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Birkenhead

Deputy HeadteacherFull TimePermanentSalary: L8-L12 £61,534- £67,8982-11 (NOR 242 currently)Due to our Deputy Headteacher being successfully appointed as a Headteacher at another school, the governors and Headteacher at St Anne’s Catholic Primary School seek to appoint an inspirational, ambitious and innovative Deputy Head teacher.St Anne’s is a successful, inclusive, one form entry school with children ranging from age two to eleven years old.At St Anne’s we value every member of our school community and we provide a therapeutic and nurturing learning environment where all our children can grow, learn and love in a safe and secure way. Christ is our role model and we use Him as our inspiration as we journey through the school.All children are encouraged to go beyond what is possible; to think for themselves, to apply their acquired knowledge and skills, to improve and to transform, to be their best self. Our children persevere through every challenge and live lives full of faith, love, hope, and ambition.We provide an exciting, experience-rich, high challenge curriculum which enables our pupils to learn and grow academically, personally and spiritually. Our pupils love school, love learning and aspire to achieve great things - ‘being their best selves’The governors at St Anne’s Catholic Primary School seek a Deputy Headteacher who:Is a practising Catholic, who is able to continue to maintain and further develop the Catholic life and mission of our schoolIs an excellent classroom practitioner who has a proven ability to enable all pupils to excelIs knowledgeable in curriculum development and has an outstanding understanding of the requirements of the National Curriculum and a strong pedagogy across the age rangesHas strong leadership skills and a proven track record of school improvement by leading staff through successful, sustained whole school initiativesIs a supportive leader who has a proven record of motivating and inspiring staff to develop and improve their own practiceHas high expectations for all and is highly professionalShows initiative and is self-motivatedReads broadly and keeps up to date with educational developments, reforms, policies and initiatives                                                                                                                                                               At St Anne’s Catholic Primary School we can offer the successful candidate:The experience of working in an outstanding Catholic Primary school, committed to shared Christian valuesA warm, welcoming and inclusive environmentKind, caring and engaging childrenA dedicated and supportive Governing BodyOngoing CPD opportunitiesThis post offers a superb opportunity to be part of a hardworking team, judged as 'good' in all areas in a recent Ofsted inspection (March 2025) and ‘outstanding’ by the Catholic Schools Inspectorate (2022). The school is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of our children and expects the same level of commitment from all staff.St Anne’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students.  All applicants are subject to the requirements of the Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education guidelines.  This will include checks with past employers and the need for the successful applicant to hold or undergo a suitable enhanced DBS disclosure. This is a Reserved Post for Practising Catholics (see guidance document).Visits prior to application are strongly recommended. Please arrange by emailing businessmanager@stannes.wirral.sch.ukClosing Date: Friday 13th February 2026 at 11amShortlisting: Assembly, Interview and Task: Please request application packs from Mrs S Coastbusinessmanager@stannes.wirral.sch.ukCompleted applications can be returned to this email address also.