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St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy
St. Helens
Teacher of Art
Teacher of Art and Design - Required for 1st September 2026Governors seek to appoint an excellent classroom practitioner who is dedicated to setting high expectations and achieving the highest standards for all. The successful candidate will be required to teach Art and Design across the age and ability range. They will be expected to contribute to the existing good practice of the department and to be part of the school’s journey to being a great school by improving progress and attainment for all. There is a possibility to offer the role as 0.8 if that would be beneficial to candidates. If you are looking for a rewarding career with students who will respond positively to creative and engaging learning opportunities, then we would like to hear from you. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure Certificate. Completed application forms should be returned to and marked for the attention of Mrs G Lynch, Headteacher.

CAFOD
London
Community Participation Education - Birmingham & Portsmouth Dioceses
Hours: Part-time (14 hours per week)The area covered comprises the Catholic dioceses of Birmingham and Portsmouth & the post holder must be able to travel widely around the area covered. As a Community Participation Coordinator (Education Focus), you’ll grow engagement across Catholic schools, parishes and communities in the Birmingham and Portsmouth dioceses. You’ll inspire people to give, act and pray, while recruiting and supporting volunteers and building strong relationships with clergy, school leaders and diocesan partners. Working within CAFOD’s national Education Team, you’ll collaborate locally to increase school participation and strengthen volunteer networks. This role is primarily school-focused, with occasional parish engagement. This is a home-based role that requires regular travel across the dioceses and occasional visits to CAFOD’s London office. Flexibility is key, with some evening or weekend work and occasional transport of resources (expenses and time off in lieu provided). I. A demonstrable commitment to volunteering and understanding of its potential as a force for change. II. Experience of managing multiple relationships with volunteers and a wide variety of volunteers, including recruitment and retention, and managing volunteer performance. III. Willingness and ability to travel extensively to all parts of the area covered and to travel to other parts of the region/country as needed. At times, it will be necessary to transport equipment and resources and to be flexible to work evenings and weekends. CAFOD is a welcoming, supportive workplace committed to a safe, inclusive culture where everyone is respected. CAFOD will make reasonable adjustments at every stage of the recruitment process to ensure candidates with disabilities or individual needs are fully supported. CAFOD recognises the personal dignity and rights of children and vulnerable adults, towards whom it has a special responsibility and a duty of care and respect. CAFOD, and all its staff and volunteers, undertake to do all in our power to create a safe environment for children, young people and vulnerable adults and to prevent their physical, sexual or emotional abuse. CAFOD is committed to acting at all times in the best interests of children and vulnerable adults, seeing these interests as paramount. Any candidate offered a job with CAFOD will be expected to adhere to CAFOD’s Safeguarding policy and sign CAFOD’s Code of Behaviour as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents. This post involves contact with children, young people and vulnerable adults, or has responsibility for people who will do, and applicants will be subject to specific checks related to safeguarding issues. If based in the UK the post holder is required to present or obtain a Disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service). If the post is based outside the UK the post holder will be subject to a different checking process. All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, and appropriate screening checks can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. CAFOD also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of, and consent to, these recruitment procedures.

St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy
St. Helens
Learning Support Assistant
This This small friendly and inclusive Catholic Academy is seeking to appoint to the role of Learning Support Assistant / Teaching Assistant. You will join a dedicated, hardworking and friendly team, who strive to provide the very best for our students. Previous experience of working within a school environment would be an advantage, a genuine interest in working amongst young people is essential. Experience of being involved in the teaching and support of phonics would be an advantage. Level of pay within the range will be determined by level of experience and qualifications. • A professional, hardworking and supportive team of staff with the capability and desire to raise student achievement even further Completed CES application forms and associated documents should be returned by the closing date emailto: Mrs Christine Banks at We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate pre-employment checks which will include references from previous employers, confirmation of the right to work in the UK and relevant DBS and prohibition checks.

St Nicholas Catholic High School
School Chaplain
Job overview
Chaplain/Priest
Northwich, Cheshire
Start date: 01.09.2026
Salary: Grade 8 (FTE between £34,434 and £39,152)
Contract term: Permanent
About the Role
St Nicholas Catholic High School
School Chaplain
Our Mission Statement
We aspire to embrace the Gospel and its values,
Celebrating uniqueness and diversity.
Our learning, within an enterprise culture, is based upon trust and respect.
Which define our relationship within the world family.
Everyone Matters.
St. Nicholas Catholic High School is seeking to appoint a committed and inspiring Chaplain to lead and develop the spiritual life of our school community.
This is a distinctive and rewarding role at the heart of a successful Catholic school in Northwich, Cheshire, offering the opportunity to work closely with pupils, staff, clergy and the wider community in fostering a vibrant culture of faith, reflection and service. Our current Chaplain, Mairie Gelling, is retiring after ten years of excellent and dedicated service.
At St. Nicholas, chaplaincy is central to our mission. We are looking for someone who can bear witness to the Gospel in daily school life, support young people in their faith journey, and help shape a culture rooted in prayer, service and moral purpose.
St. Nicholas is located in a stunning part of the world and many of our staff commute into work here each day, knowing that they will enjoy their working day in a genuinely and very supportive community where staff and students really do matter.
The successful candidate will:
- Be a committed and practising Catholic
- Have a strong understanding of Catholic education and liturgical life
- Be able to engage and inspire young people from a wide range of backgrounds
- Demonstrate warmth, presence and strong interpersonal skills
- Be highly organised and able to lead and develop chaplaincy provision
Key aspects of the role include:
- Leading and developing the prayer and liturgical life of the school
- Supporting pupils in their spiritual and personal development
- Organising retreats, liturgies and charitable initiatives
- Working closely with RE staff, senior leaders and local clergy
- Acting as a visible and approachable presence within the school community
We offer:
- A supportive and values-driven Catholic community
- Positive, well-engaged pupils
- The opportunity to shape and develop chaplaincy provision
- Strong links with the Diocese and local parishes
- A role with genuine impact on young people’s lives
St. Nicholas Catholic High School has a long-standing reputation for academic excellence, strong pastoral care, and rich extra-curricular provision. Our Ofsted and Catholic Schools Inspection reports are extremely complimentary about our school and we are proud of our recent Outstanding judgement for Catholic life and mission, as well as Collective Worship.
We welcome all prospective applicants to contact the school for an informal and confidential discussion about the post. We are also happy to welcome you to our school if you would like to visit before applying. Please contact Vicky Hill (Head's PA) via v.hill@st-nicholas.cheshire.sch.uk, who will arrange a mutually convenient time for you to speak or meet with the Headteacher, Mr Craig Burns.
This is a permanent contract, based on 37 hours per week over 43 weeks per year (Term-time plus INSET Days and 4 weeks during the holidays), and includes 26 days holidays (plus bank holidays) increasing to 31 after 5 years’ service.
Grade 8 – (SCP23 to SCP28) £32,747 to £37,234 (Actual Salary)
PLEASE NOTE: This position requires a reference from your Parish Priest - when completing the reference section, please add a third referee and add the contact details for this to be requested.
Closing date 9am on Monday 15 June 2026
Grade 8 (FTE between £34,434 and £39,152)
Permanent
Start date: 01.09.2026
Apply by 15/06/2026, 08:00


