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A position has become available within the school for a Pastoral and Inclusion Support Assistant and other school duties. The successful candidates will have a conscientious approach teamed with good organisational and IT skills. See job description for full details. Usual Hours are likely to be 8.30 am - 4.00 pm including 30 minutes unpaid lunch break (to be taken outside school lunch hour). Note there is a requirement for some evening work on occasions e.g. Parent Events. Term time plus 10 days, with exact dates and hours to be confirmed. Some of these days will be required during the public examination results period in August. BUCHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students and expects all its employees to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School

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Ad Hoc Exam Invigilators

As and when required during term time – particularly during May and June Public Examination period but also at other times during the school year. Rate of Pay: £13.64 per hour (plus £1.65 per hour for holiday pay) based on LGPS Scale 2 Point 5 (Fringe). This role involves working as part of our invigilation team supervising examinations in school, invigilators have a key role in upholding the integrity of the external examination/assessment process Hours and availability of work are both variable and flexible with key periods of employment during the months of September, February, May and June. Training will be provided. The successful candidate would be someone willing to work flexibly in a team under the management of the Exams Officer. Applications will be considered as and when received and interviews will be held in early September 2026. BUCHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students and expects all its employees to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

St Elizabeth's

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Location: St Elizabeth’s Centre, Much Hadham, Hertfordshire(Just 10 minutes from Bishop’s Stortford and Harlow) Contract: Permanent, Full TimeStart Date: September 2026 or soonerSalary: Teachers’ Pay Scale + SEN Allowance (dependent on experience) Set within 60 acres of beautiful Hertfordshire countryside, St Elizabeth’s Centre is a charity supporting children, young people, and adults with complex needs. Our specialist School (ages 5-16) and Sixth Form (ages 16-19) provides a unique and highly personalised learning environment for young people with learning difficulties, disabilities, epilepsy, and autism. We deliver bespoke education and transition pathways that help learners build confidence, independence, employability skills, and preparation for adulthood. This is a calm, supportive, and aspirational environment where meaningful learning takes place every day. We are proud to be a values-led organisation — Aspirational, Collaborative, Joyful and Compassionate — and we are looking for a passionate teacher who shares our commitment to helping young people live life to the full. We are seeking a creative and committed SEN Teacher to join our growing School and Sixth Form team. You will lead a small class group of learners with complex needs, delivering engaging and personalised learning that supports both academic achievement and personal development. This is a fantastic opportunity to teach with purpose in a nurturing and well-resourced environment where every milestone matters. Whether your experience comes from special education or mainstream teaching, if you are passionate about inclusive education and preparing young people for adulthood, we would love to hear from you. Apply now by submitting a completed application form and CV. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and young adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. This post involves regulated activity. We are an equal opportunities employer and actively welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact us during the recruitment process.

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Head of School

Job overview

Headteacher

Dovercourt, Essex

Start date: 1 January 2027

Salary: Leadership scale L7–L11

Contract term: Full Time, Permanent

About the Role

Head of School

Required for 1st January 2027

Permanent, Full-time

NOR: 118

Salary Range: L7 to L11

The Trustees of the Rosary Trust and the Governors of St Joseph's Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint an inspirational and dedicated Head of School from 1st January 2027. St Joseph's is a caring, friendly school and community where our Catholic Ethos is central to all we do. Our new Head of School will be well-supported by all stakeholders and will have the benefit of a close network of colleagues in the CMAT. Our new Head of School will work with the Local Governing Body and the Rosary Trust to shape the strategic direction of the school, and will be responsible for day to day leadership and management of St Joseph's. Our new Head of School will lead a team that strive together in the best interest all our children, following the school’s Mission Statement:

In our Catholic School, with God at the centre of our lives, we offer every child a high standard of education. We meet individual needs, in a caring and loving community, which celebrates our faith. We follow in St Joseph's footsteps, building a community of love, trust, respect and learning Applicants are invited from Head Teachers, Deputy Head Teachers or Assistant Head Teachers with outstanding leadership experience.

The successful candidate will:

Be a practising Catholic who can nurture faith and spirituality, and take the lead role in providing inspirational Catholic education based on our shared Gospel values
Be passionate in promoting a clear child-centred vision
Be inclusive, aspirational and ambitious for all our children and our staff
Be an enthusiastic leader, with a strong commitment to working in partnership with parents and parish.

Governors are seeking someone who:

Will champion a curriculum that our teachers will be excited to teach and will inspire our children to learn.
Can demonstrate a proven track record of providing inspirational, strategic and professional leadership
Has a secure understanding of all matters relating to safeguarding
Will be a team leader with experience of coaching and mentoring
Will work hard to ensure that every child is supported and challenged to maximise their potential.

We can offer the successful candidate:

Children who are committed, enthusiastic and fully engaged in their learning
Professional and dedicated staff, supportive parents, and active Governors
An enthusiastic and aspirational StaffTeam
Excellent opportunities for further professional development
Support from the Rosary Trust CMAT
Support from the Harwich Collaborative of schools
Good track record in terms of Ofsted (May 2023) and a grade 2 in terms of CSI (March 2024)
Excellent school building and grounds
A balanced budget

We warmly welcome and encourage applicants to contact our school and speak to Mrs G Colley SBM to obtain further information and arrange a date to tour the school. An application pack is available on request.

Completed applications should be sent to the school, marked FAO: Miss E Heaphy (Chair of Governors)

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

The Drive

Dovercourt

Essex

CO12 3SU

Closing Date: 2 October 2026

Shortlisting date: 8 October 2026

Interview Date: 15 October 2026

Please note that we do not accept CVs or applications from agencies. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. This is a reserved post and is open to practising Catholics only, please review the document produced by the Diocese of Brentwood ‘’Definition of a Practising Catholic for Reserved Posts” for further information

St Joseph's is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, along with other relevant employment checks. Please note that this will also include a check of life online. Applications should be on a CES application form, and sent to the school (applications not submitted on the CES application form will not be considered). Any electronic applications will have to be signed by the applicant attending an interview.

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Dovercourt, CO12 3SU