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St Alphonsus Catholic Primary School

St Alphonsus Catholic Primary School

North Ormesby

Headteacher

The trust and governors wish to appoint an enthusiastic, talented and highly motivated Headteacher to join our friendly and hardworking team. The candidate should have the passion to work with and nurture our children, the vision and drive to make a significant impact in our school and be committed to making a difference to the lives of all of our children. St Alphonsus 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 plus staff, the Trust is now one of the largest Catholic Multi Academy Trust in the UK. As part of the Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust family of 38 schools, there is a vast array of professional opportunities to network and grow with colleagues across the Trust.

St Nicholas Catholic High School

St Nicholas Catholic High School

Northwich

Director of Music

St. Nicholas Catholic High School seeks an inspirational, strategic and highly effective Director of Music to lead academic music, maintain and grow a thriving performance programme across the whole school, and ensure that music continues to play a central and joyful role in school life. Music is important to us and is a very special part of what we do here.  From the moment you join us, you will feel a strong sense of belonging within our Catholic community and, although you don't need to be Catholic, you must feel at ease being in a Catholic school where Music is central to so much of what we do and who we are. The music department has achieved results at GCSE & A Level significantly above national standards. Both the school orchestra and choir have performed in concerts abroad for the last 10 years. The choir participate in competitions, locally and nationally, and have performed annually with the Northern Chamber Orchestra as part of ‘Christmas at Tatton Park’. You will be an enthusiastic and talented classroom practitioner, ideally able to teach up to A Level, with a strong commitment to co-curricular music and the ability to inspire our dedicated students with significant musical talent as well as those whose interests lie elsewhere. You will have primary responsibility for the delivery of academic music and contribute fully to the co-curricular programme. You will be responsible for the performance programme in close collaboration with other areas of school life, ensuring a coherent, whole school musical pathway. The role involves significant commitments during term time for rehearsals, services, concerts, productions, competitions and trips. You will be fully supported by a member of the SLT and given every opportunity to develop and grow, where you can access the range of teaching and leadership programmes we offer to all staff. If you think this is the right opportunity for you, please complete the CES application form ensuring all sections are completed in full, this includes the 1300 supporting statement where you outline your skills and experience, as well as what you will bring to the role.

St Benedict's Catholic High School

St Benedict's Catholic High School

Whitehaven

Teacher of Geography

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, inspirational and talented teacher to join our experienced team of specialist colleagues within the Geography Department.  We want a person who is passionate about learning and teaching in their specialist field and who is willing to take part in developing the vision, commitment and determination to raise standards across all levels and abilities.  This post is suitable for an ECT or experienced teacher. St Benedict’s 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 full time permanent contract. Applications are to be made by completed CES Application Form please to Andrea Hartley, HR Manager, at

St Benedict's Catholic High School

St Benedict's Catholic High School

Exam Invigilators

Job overview

Exam Invigilators

Whitehaven, Cumbria

Start date: Casual work required at exam times

Salary: Hourly rate £13.45

Contract term: Casual

About the Role

Exam Invigilators

Casual work required at exam times
Hourly rate £13.45

St Benedict’s Catholic High School are seeking to appoint enthusiastic and committed exam invigilators who are flexible and reliable to ensure examinations are conducted in accordance with the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) awarding body and school instructions; to play a key role in upholding the integrity of the examination/ assessment process.

Hours of work will be by negotiation during November, January, April, March, and May through to July and anytime throughout the year that the school requires. Exam invigilators/ scribes/ readers may be required to attend both AM and PM sessions as required.

St Benedict’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share in this commitment.  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. 

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact our Examinations Officer, Amy Cullen on 01946 692275 extn. 2015/ 2025

Please download further information and an application form below:

Application Form
Job Description

Applications are to be made by completed CES Application Form to Andrea Hartley, HR Manager at andrea.hartley@st-benedicts.cumbria.sch.uk   

We are sorry that we are unable to accept CVs. 

Closing date: Noon on Friday, 27th March 2026

Interviews will be held shortly thereafter

We do reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate before the closing date

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Hourly rate £13.45

Casual

Start date: Casual work required at exam times

Apply by 27/03/2026, 12:00