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St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy

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Office Assistant

St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy is a successful and popular school built on our core values of aspiration, belief and compassion underpinned by our mission statement of “in faith we grow”. We have high expectations for all pupils and we believe all pupils have the right to a world class Catholic education. The Academy is part of the hugely successful St Joseph Multi Academy Trust – a family of school across primary and secondary phases within the Liverpool Archdiocese. Joining our trust will ensure that you are valued and have access to high quality training and CPD. The Governors of St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy wish to appoint an effective and reliable individual whose qualities include clear communication, quick decision making, multitasking skills and attention to detail. As Office Clerk you will play a key role of the day to day administrative function and be a welcoming face on reception to welcome visitors, parents and students. You will provide administrative and clerical support to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the office. The role involves handling correspondence, maintaining records, assisting staff and visitors, managing office supplies, and performing various administrative tasks, including reprographics. The post-holder will participate in the Academy’s programme of Continuing Professional Development, including being trained in Emergency First Aid at Work every three years, to support the students when sent to the office for First Aid and on rota when called upon. • A professional, hardworking and supportive team of staff with the capability and desire to raise student achievement even further 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 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 Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy

St. Helens

Cover Superviser

The Governors of this popular, co-educational 11-16 school wish to appoint an experienced Cover Supervisor to cover classes in all subject areas throughout the age and ability range. This would be a good opportunity for graduates or teaching assistants who are looking to gain experience in a secondary school to progress their career. This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) enhanced disclosure certificate. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Completed application forms should be sent to marked for the attention of Mrs G Lynch, Headteacher.

St Scholastica's Catholic Primary School

Headteacher

Job overview

Headteacher

London

Start date: January 2027 or April 2027 start

Salary: Leadership Scale: L15 – L21*

Contract term: Permanent, Full Time

About the Role

St Scholastica’s Catholic Primary School

Kenninghall Road, Clapton, Hackney, E5 8BS

January 2027 or April 2027 start

Permanent, Full Time Leadership Scale: L15 – L21*

One-form entry Catholic primary school with nursery

About our school

The Governors of St Scholastica’s Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint an inspirational and dedicated Headteacher to take up the post in January or April 2027. This is an excellent opportunity for a practising Catholic leader to guide our welcoming, caring and close-knit school community into its next chapter.

Our mission, ‘Living, Loving and Learning through Christ’, is the beating heart of our inclusive school and our Catholic ethos is central to all that we do. We value and nurture every child, meeting their individual needs and enabling them to flourish academically, spiritually and personally.

Our most recent Ofsted inspection, in January 2025, judged the school to be Good in all areas inspected, while our Catholic Schools Inspection, in June 2023, judged the school to be Outstanding in all areas.

About the role

Our new Headteacher will work with the Governing Body to shape the strategic direction of the school and will be responsible for its day-to-day leadership and management. They will lead a committed staff team that works together in the best interests of every child and will be well supported by governors, staff, families, the parish, the Archdiocese of Westminster, Hackney Education and the wider school community. The successful candidate will also undertake the role of SENCo for the remainder of the 2026/27 academic year.

We are looking for a Headteacher who will:

be a practising Catholic who will nurture the faith and spirituality of our school community and provide inspirational leadership of our Catholic life and mission;
place children at the heart of decision-making and be ambitious for every pupil;
provide inspirational, strategic and professional leadership;
champion an ambitious, broad and inclusive curriculum that inspires children to learn;
have a strong understanding of high-quality teaching and learning and a commitment to continually developing classroom practice;
be passionate about inclusion and committed to ensuring that children with SEND and those facing disadvantage are supported to flourish;
have a secure and thorough understanding of safeguarding and create a culture in which children feel safe, known and listened to;
develop and empower staff through coaching, professional development and distributed leadership;
value the wellbeing and professional growth of all members of the school community;
build strong, respectful relationships with children, staff, parents, governors, the parish and the wider community;
demonstrate sound strategic, organisational and financial leadership;
lead with integrity, compassion, resilience and a strong sense of service.

We can offer you:

enthusiastic, curious and engaging children who are proud of their school;
a strong and distinctive Catholic ethos;
a diverse, inclusive and welcoming school community;
dedicated and committed staff;
supportive and engaged governors;
strong relationships with our parish and local community;
a broad and ambitious curriculum;
a strong commitment to inclusion and meeting the needs of every child;
opportunities to develop staff and future leaders;
support and partnership from the Diocese of Westminster, Hackney Education and Hackney Teaching Schools Alliance;
the opportunity to shape the next chapter of a well-established Catholic school with a proud history and ambitious future.

Applications are welcomed from existing Headteachers and from experienced Deputy or Assistant Headteachers who can demonstrate successful and sustained leadership and are ready to take the next step in their career.

Come and meet us

We warmly welcome and encourage prospective applicants to visit St Scholastica's before applying. This will provide an opportunity to meet our children and staff, experience the warmth of our community and learn more about our ambitions for the future.

Visits will be hosted by Davina Attara, Co-Chair of Governors. Candidates are asked to book one of the available visit slots below by contacting the school office.

Wednesday 16 September, 9:30 am–11:00 am
Thursday 25 September, 9:30 am–11:00 am
Thursday 2 October, 1:00 pm–2:30 pm
Thursday 9 October, 1:00 pm–2:30 pm

To arrange a visit or informal conversation about the role, please contact:

Email: officeadmin@st-scholasticas.hackney.sch.uk

Tel: 020 8985 3466

Application Process

Full details of the post and the CES SLT appointment documentation are available from the school website: www.st-scholasticas.com. All applicants must complete the CES SLT Application Form.

Please note that we do not accept CVs or applications from agencies.

Submit completed application forms to Chandrika Sashidharan, Peripatetic School Business Manager, at csashidharan@st-scholasticas.hackney.sch.uk

Electronic applications will require signature prior to interview.

This is a Reserved Post for Practising Catholics in accordance with the guidance of the Catholic Education Service.

Safeguarding

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake pre-appointment vetting checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance including an Enhanced DBS check.

References will be sought and online searches will be carried out for all applicants invited to interview.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Anti-racism and equal opportunities

Hackney Council and the schools within our borough work to eradicate discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, age and marital status. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class.

Closing Date: Monday 12 October 2026 at 12 pm

Shortlisting: Tuesday 13 October 2026

Formal Interviews: Monday 20 October 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

‘Living, Loving and Learning through Christ’

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St Scholastica's Catholic Primary School

London, E5 8BS