Recent Vacancies

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Dovercourt
Head of School
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. 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. 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.

St Patrick's Catholic College, A Voluntary Catholic Academy
Stockton-on-Tees
Business Support Assistant
We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and highly motivated Business Support Assistant to provide general, HR and financial administrative support across the school under the direction and guidance of the Trust Business Manager. The role will involve providing routine clerical support, front of house/reception duties, typing/word processing and other ICT based tasks and maintaining manual and computerised records/management information systems. If you would like any further information or to arrange a visit to the school, please contact Trust Business Manager, Wendy Kendal on 01642 613327 or email

St. John Vianney School
Stretford
Headteacher
The governors of this Roman Catholic day school for pupils with autism, learning difficulties and complex needs are seeking to appoint an outstanding Headteacher and proven educationalist with the vision and ambition to lead the school whilst building on its good reputation and continuing to strive for outstanding provision enabling each pupil to be the best they can be. Please note, in order to comply with our Safer Recruitment policies and procedures, we will only accept applications that have been completed on our official application forms. We do not accept CVs or similar.

The Cathedral School of St Mary
Deputy Headteacher
Job overview
Deputy Headteacher
Plymouth, Devon
Start date: 1st January 2027
Salary: L2 - L4 and appropriate pension scheme
Contract term: Full Time
About the Role
Deputy Headteacher
Job Title Deputy Headteacher
Remuneration L2 - L4 and appropriate pension scheme
Main Location The Cathedral School of St Mary, Plymouth
Required for 1st January 2027
Do you have the vision, drive, and leadership skills to make a lasting difference in the lives of young people?
We are seeking an inspirational and strategic leader to join our senior leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future direction of our school, working closely with colleagues, pupils, families, and the wider Trust to secure excellence in teaching, learning, and pastoral care.
As part of our leadership team, you will:
Provide clear, ambitious, and compassionate leadership that reflects our school’s ethos and values
- Lead on whole-school priorities, ensuring high standards of teaching, learning, behaviour, and outcomes
- Support and challenge staff to achieve their best through effective coaching and professional development
- Play a central role in safeguarding, inclusion, and the wellbeing of pupils and staff
- Work in partnership with the Headteacher, governors, and Trust colleagues to drive continuous improvement
- Contribute to the wider Trust strategy, sharing expertise and learning across our family of schools
We are seeking someone who is:
- An outstanding practitioner with a proven record of raising standards
- Experienced in leading teams and driving whole-school improvement
- Skilled in building positive relationships with staff, pupils, parents, and external partners
- Committed to developing others and creating a culture of high expectations
- Resilient, reflective, and passionate about making a difference for every child
- Committed to supporting the ethos and values of our school community
Why join us?
As part of Plymouth CAST Multi-Academy Trust, you will benefit from:
- Access to high-quality professional development and training opportunities across the Trust
- Career progression routes within a network of schools
- Collaboration and support from experienced colleagues across the MAT
- A strong sense of belonging to a wider educational community with shared values and vision
- Our commitment to staff wellbeing – as a proud signatory of the Department for Education’s Staff Wellbeing Charter, we actively promote and protect the wellbeing and mental health of all colleagues.
What we offer:
- A welcoming and supportive staff team
- Opportunities for training and professional development
- Competitive pay – aligned to nationally agreed pay scales
- Pension scheme – most teaching staff are eligible for the Teacher Pension Scheme (TPS), one of the best public sector pensions
- Employee Benefit Discount Scheme (retail discounts and cashback offers)
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – free counselling, wellbeing, and advice service
- The chance to make a real difference to the lives of young people
If you are motivated, caring, and eager to contribute to our school community, we would love to hear from you.
L2 - L4 and appropriate pension scheme
Full Time
Start date: 1st January 2027
Apply by 12/10/2026, 08:00
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