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St Thomas Catholic Academies Trust

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St Thomas Catholic Academies Trust

St Thomas Catholic Academies Trust

About Our Trust

St Thomas Catholic Academies Trust is a Catholic multi-academy trust in the Diocese of Northampton, bringing together a family of 17 schools to support one another in delivering high-quality, faith-centred education. Its mission, summed up in the motto “The glory of God is a human being fully alive!”, reflects an ethos that celebrates the uniqueness of every child and aims for their spiritual, academic, and personal flourishing. All schools in the trust are currently rated Good or better by Ofsted. Staff joining the trust can expect a collaborative culture, strong professional development, and a supportive environment that values manageable workload, shared best practice, and clear Catholic values.

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Chief Finance Officer

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St Thomas Catholic Academies Trust

St Thomas Catholic Academies Trust

Luton

Salary: £90,000-£110,000. Appointment above the range may be considered in exceptional circumstances, subject to further benchmarking and Board approval. St Thomas Catholic Academies Trust (STCAT) is seeking a Chief Finance Officer to lead the Trust’s financial strategy and ensure long-term sustainability across our family of Catholic schools in Luton, Central Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Slough. St Thomas Catholic Academies Trust (STCAT) is a multi‑academy trust serving 17 Catholic schools. We are the southern multi‑academy trust of the Diocese of Northampton, formed in 2020 following the merger of the St Alban and St Peter Catholic Academies Trusts and St Michael’s Catholic School. Our mission, “The glory of God is a human being fully alive,” shapes our work and guides our responsibility to support every child’s development academically, spiritually and personally. As a Trust, we work across diverse communities and phases, with schools in urban and rural settings and provision from early years to secondary. Our model is built on partnership, with each school retaining its identity while contributing to collective improvement. We hold together our family of schools through shared systems, consistent expectations and collaboration, while respecting subsidiarity and local context. The Chief Finance Officer will join us at a time of continued growth and sector challenge. The role is central to ensuring that our financial planning, resource allocation and risk management support our mission and enable our schools to remain sustainable, compliant and well‑resourced. For further information about the role and to register your interest, please visit the Peridot Partners page and contact our advising consultants:

£90,000-£110,000

Full Time, Permanent

Apply by 08/06/2026, 08:00

Class Teacher

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St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School

St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School

Luton

St Martin de Porres Catholic Primary School, a very successful school part of the St Thomas Catholic Academies Trust, is seeking to appoint dynamic and passionate qualified teacher to join our teaching team from September 2026. The role is fixed term until August 2027, with the prospect of a potential permanent contract at the end of the term. We are excited to invite passionate educators to join our vibrant and supportive school family. At our school, we believe in fostering an environment that encourages both professional growth and personal well-being. Generous 2-Week October Half-Term: Enjoy a well-deserved break in the autumn with a 2-week half-term, allowing you to recharge and spend quality time with loved ones. Leadership Opportunities: As part of our Trust, there are numerous opportunities for leadership development, enabling you to enhance your career and take on new challenges in a collaborative and supportive setting. A Loving, Caring Environment: We pride ourselves on providing a nurturing and positive environment where both staff and students are supported, valued, and respected. Half-Day Closure on Fridays: We understand the importance of work-life balance. Every Friday, our school closes early to accommodate planning, preparation, and assessment (PPA) time, giving you a well-earned opportunity to focus on your professional responsibilities. Effective Schemes of Work: To help reduce workload, our well-structured schemes of work are designed to support teachers in delivering high-quality lessons while minimising administrative burden. If you're looking for a school that values work-life balance, offers leadership potential, provides a strong Catholic ethos and a caring atmosphere for both staff and students, we would love to hear from you! An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required and all schools are committed to the safeguarding and well-being of our pupils. For further details, please contact Cheryl Harris - School Operations Manager / PA to the Head Teacher. Either via email admin@smdpluton.co.uk or alternatively call on 01582 617600 St Martin de Porres Catholic Primary School is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. References will be taken prior to any offer of employment. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced DBS and background check.

£32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual)

Full Time

Apply by 17/05/2026, 22:59

Class Teacher

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St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School

St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School

Luton

St Martin de Porres Catholic Primary School, a very successful school part of the St Thomas Catholic Academies Trust, is seeking to appoint dynamic and passionate qualified teacher to join our teaching team from September 2026. The role is fixed term until August 2027, with the prospect of a potential permanent contract at the end of the term. We are excited to invite passionate educators to join our vibrant and supportive school family. At our school, we believe in fostering an environment that encourages both professional growth and personal well-being. Generous 2-Week October Half-Term: Enjoy a well-deserved break in the autumn with a 2-week half-term, allowing you to recharge and spend quality time with loved ones. Leadership Opportunities: As part of our Trust, there are numerous opportunities for leadership development, enabling you to enhance your career and take on new challenges in a collaborative and supportive setting. A Loving, Caring Environment: We pride ourselves on providing a nurturing and positive environment where both staff and students are supported, valued, and respected. Half-Day Closure on Fridays: We understand the importance of work-life balance. Every Friday, our school closes early to accommodate planning, preparation, and assessment (PPA) time, giving you a well-earned opportunity to focus on your professional responsibilities. Effective Schemes of Work: To help reduce workload, our well-structured schemes of work are designed to support teachers in delivering high-quality lessons while minimising administrative burden. If you're looking for a school that values work-life balance, offers leadership potential, provides a strong Catholic ethos and a caring atmosphere for both staff and students, we would love to hear from you! An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required and all schools are committed to the safeguarding and well-being of our pupils. For further details, please contact Cheryl Harris - School Operations Manager / PA to the Head Teacher. Either via email admin@smdpluton.co.uk or alternatively call on 01582 617600 St Martin de Porres Catholic Primary School is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. References will be taken prior to any offer of employment. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced DBS and background check.

£32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual)

Full Time

Apply by 17/05/2026, 22:59

Class Teacher

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Expiring soon
St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School

St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School

Luton

St Martin de Porres Catholic Primary School, a very successful school part of the St Thomas Catholic Academies Trust, is seeking to appoint dynamic and passionate qualified teacher to join our teaching team from September 2026. The role is fixed term until August 2027, with the prospect of a potential permanent contract at the end of the term. We are excited to invite passionate educators to join our vibrant and supportive school family. At our school, we believe in fostering an environment that encourages both professional growth and personal well-being. Generous 2-Week October Half-Term: Enjoy a well-deserved break in the autumn with a 2-week half-term, allowing you to recharge and spend quality time with loved ones. Leadership Opportunities: As part of our Trust, there are numerous opportunities for leadership development, enabling you to enhance your career and take on new challenges in a collaborative and supportive setting. A Loving, Caring Environment: We pride ourselves on providing a nurturing and positive environment where both staff and students are supported, valued, and respected. Half-Day Closure on Fridays: We understand the importance of work-life balance. Every Friday, our school closes early to accommodate planning, preparation, and assessment (PPA) time, giving you a well-earned opportunity to focus on your professional responsibilities. Effective Schemes of Work: To help reduce workload, our well-structured schemes of work are designed to support teachers in delivering high-quality lessons while minimising administrative burden. If you're looking for a school that values work-life balance, offers leadership potential, provides a strong Catholic ethos and a caring atmosphere for both staff and students, we would love to hear from you! An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required and all schools are committed to the safeguarding and well-being of our pupils. For further details, please contact Cheryl Harris - School Operations Manager / PA to the Head Teacher. Either via email admin@smdpluton.co.uk or alternatively call on 01582 617600 St Martin de Porres Catholic Primary School is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. References will be taken prior to any offer of employment. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced DBS and background check.

£32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual)

Full Time

Apply by 17/05/2026, 22:59

Pastoral Support Worker for Key Stage 3 and 4

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Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College

Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College

Luton

Cardinal Newman School is an 11-19 comprehensive school with Specialist Science Status, serving the Roman Catholic community in Luton and Dunstable. We are one of the most successful schools in Luton and have a thriving 6th form with 300 students. We have been consistently described by Ofsted as a ‘good’ school and under Section 48 as an ‘outstanding Catholic school’. We require a Pastoral Support Worker who can provide support to all students, particularly the most vulnerable within the school, ensuring their ability to access education is maximised. The successful candidate will be required to support students experiencing emotional difficulties, disaffection, lack of confidence or other issues to enable them to achieve their full academic potential, in conjunction with Heads of Year. Some experience of supporting the learning of disaffected pupils would be desirable. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, prohibition order check and the Disclosing & Barring Service.

£23,007.00 - £24,535.00 Annually (Actual)

Full Time

Apply by 15/05/2026, 22:59

Class Teacher

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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Dunstable

The Local Academy Committee of St Mary’s Catholic Primary School and St Vincent’s Catholic Primary School, wish to appoint an enthusiastic teacher to join our federated schools. We are members of the St Thomas Catholic Academy Trust, which seeks excellence in all that it does. This is reflected in its mission, “The Glory of God is a human fully alive!” We are looking for a creative and dynamic teacher with a passion for children’s learning. We can offer you exciting and forward-thinking environments in which to develop your career. The schools are built on nurture principles that are embedded in quality appraisal and outstanding CPD. have an approachable positive mind-set and be able to build strong relationships with pupils, staff, parents and the wider community. These roles would be suitable for either experienced, recently qualified or Early Career Teachers. The post will be in either of our federated school - St Mary's Catholic Primary in Dunstable or St Vincent's Catholic Primary in Houghton Regis. Visits to the schools are strongly encouraged and welcomed by arrangement. Please contact Mary Davis on 01582 602420 to arrange a visit. Applications should be made via mynewterm. St Mary’s and St Vincent’s are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. This post is subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) Checks and satisfactory professional references.

M1-M6

Full Time

Apply by 15/05/2026, 11:00

A Level Science Teacher

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Expiring soon
Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College

Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College

Luton

Our passion is to see students achieve the best that is possible, inspired by great teaching and great leaders. Cardinal Newman School has an exciting opportunity for a Science teacher (with physics specialism) who shares this passion. Cardinal Newman School is an 11-19 comprehensive school with Specialist Science Status, serving the Roman Catholic community in Luton and Dunstable. We are one of the most successful schools in Luton and have a thriving 6th form with 300 students. We have been consistently described by Ofsted as a ‘good’ school and under Section 48 as an ‘outstanding Catholic school’. We are currently looking for a dynamic, passionate and inspirational teacher who has excellent subject knowledge and is able to contribute to the continued improvements in progress and student attainment within our successful and experienced Science Department. As Teacher of Science, you will play a key role delivering challenging and well-organised lessons, teaching with expertise using an appropriate range of strategies and resources. This is a full time post from Easter 2026 and offers a fantastic opportunity for professional development. This vacancy is open to both newly qualified and experienced teachers.

MPS/UPS

Full Time

Apply by 15/05/2026, 22:59

Teacher of Food & Nutrition

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Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College

Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College

Luton

Are you an ambitious and talented Food teacher who wants to work in our vibrant, high achieving and multicultural faith school? If appointed, you will be support the leadership of a successful department with an enthusiastic team of highly committed teachers working towards excellence. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, highly motivated professional to join our department in a supportive and team-orientated School. We are looking for individuals who will contribute to the current whole school teaching and learning strategies and develop their own ability to lead in collaboration with the whole department. We believe our best resource are our teachers. Within the school and department, we have a programme of research backed CPD ensuring that the students are at the heart of all we do and colleagues have the opportunity to develop personally and professionally. Cardinal Newman School is an 11-19 comprehensive school, serving the Roman Catholic community in Luton and Dunstable. We are an oversubscribed school and have a thriving Sixth Form with 300 students, with maths being one of the most popular subjects. We have been consistently described by Ofsted as a ‘good’ school and under Section 48 as an ‘outstanding Catholic school’. The department is well resourced and works collaboratively to reduce to workload of all staff. Cardinal Newman provides a dynamic, friendly and vibrant environment where support, training and development for all staff is our top priority. Our students and staff experience a supportive and caring atmosphere, along with high standards and expectations that prepare our students for life. ‘The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, prohibition order check and the Disclosure & Barring Service.’

MPS/UPS

Part Time

Apply by 22/05/2026, 22:59

Cover Supervisor

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St Michael's Catholic School

St Michael's Catholic School

High Wycombe

The governors of St Michael’s Catholic School are seeking energetic cover supervisors to join the team at this great school. At St Michael’s Catholic school we are building a family where we have two main goals: You will be joining a family of schools in the St Thomas Catholic Academies Trust and will benefit from the career development that is only possible thanks to the networking and collaboration that takes place across schools that work together with a single purpose: excellence. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, the Disclosure & Barring Service and a Prohibition Order Check. The governors of St Michael’s Catholic School reserve the right to withdraw this advert ahead of the closing date shown. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Any candidate that has begun an application on MyNewTerm will be notified of any change to the closing date and given the opportunity to complete the application.

£22,565.92 - £24,206.48 Annually (Actual)

Full Time

Apply by 31/05/2026, 22:59

Mid Day Supervisor

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Expiring soon
St Louis Catholic Primary School

St Louis Catholic Primary School

Aylesbury

Our school is spacious and well equipped with a committed staff and pupils who are eager to learn. We have high aspirations for our children and follow an ABC approach to the curriculum, encouraging and inspiring our pupils to be Ambitious, Brave and Caring. Our pupils grow up to be well rounded citizens, proud of their achievements and supportive of one another. Ensure that lunchtime activities are supported and managed in accordance with the school’s policies and procedures under the overall direction of the Senior Lunchtime Supervisor and the Head Teacher which may include- undertaking playground and play leadership duties and ensuring the children have a safe and fun playtime, organising games and helping to settle issues that arise.

£12.77 Hourly

Part Time

Apply by 12/05/2026, 11:00

Teacher - English

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Expiring soon
St Michael's Catholic School

St Michael's Catholic School

High Wycombe

The governors of St Michael’s Catholic School are seeking energetic, passionate teachers to join the team at this great school. At St Michael’s school we are building a family where we have two main goals: You will be joining a school with massive potential. Further, you will be joining a family of schools in the St Thomas Catholic Academies Trust and will benefit from the career development that is only possible thanks to the networking and collaboration that takes place across schools that work together with a single purpose: excellence. You will learn much about our school from our website, but you will learn much more if you call us or visit us - we would love you to do both should you wish to do so. To arrange a discussion about the role please email SSoares@stmichaelscs.org and a member of our team will get back to you. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, the Disclosure & Barring Service and a Prohibition Order Check.

MPS-UPS

Full Time

Apply by 14/05/2026, 22:59

Teacher of RE - mat cover

Expiring soon
Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College

Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College

Luton

Our passion is to see students achieve the best that is possible, inspired by great teaching and great leaders. Cardinal Newman Catholic School has an exciting opportunity for a teacher of RE who shares this passion. Cardinal Newman School is an 11-19 comprehensive school, serving the Roman Catholic community in Luton and Dunstable. We are one of the most successful schools in Luton and have a thriving Sixth Form with 300 students. We have been consistently described by Ofsted as a ‘good’ school and under Section 48 as an ‘outstanding Catholic school’. We are currently looking for a dynamic, passionate and inspirational teacher who has excellent subject knowledge and is able to contribute to continued improvements in progress and student attainment to join our successful and experienced RE department. As a teacher of RE, you will play a key role delivering challenging and well-organised lessons, teaching with expertise and enthusiasm and using an appropriate range of strategies and resources. This vacancy is open to both newly qualified and experienced teachers with the ability to teach RE at KS3 and KS4. A level teaching is available for a suitably qualified candidate. This is a full-time post from Easter 2026 and offers a fantastic opportunity for professional development. ‘The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, prohibition order check and the Disclosure & Barring Service.’

MPS-UPS

Full Time

Apply by 15/05/2026, 22:59

Exams Invigilator

St Michael's Catholic School

St Michael's Catholic School

High Wycombe

St Michael’s Catholic School requires an Exams Officer to join a successful department working on the High Wycombe campus. We seek a well-qualified, enthusiastic member of staff with a passion for education who is committed to helping children achieve their full potential achieving in Faith, with Love, as a Community. St Michael’s Catholic School is an extremely popular Ofsted ‘Good’ school that consists of two campuses across Bucks. At St Michael's you will be fortunate enough to be part of a friendly learning family and caring professional staff. We are determined that St Michael's will be second to none in the quality of its curriculum opportunities, teaching, learning, staff and resources. Our diverse and exciting range of opportunities for enrichment and learning outside the classroom give students the opportunity to grow in a broad range of contexts contributing to the development of happy, confident and ambitious students. You will learn much about our school from our website, but you will learn much more if you call us or visit us – we would love you to do both should you wish to do so. To arrange a discussion about the role please email Stacey Soares and a member of our team will get back to you St Michael's Catholic School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS. The governors of St Michael’s Catholic School reserve the right to withdraw this advert ahead of the closing date shown. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Any candidate that has begun an application on MyNewTerm will be notified of any change to the closing date and given the opportunity to complete the application.

£13.54 Hourly Bucks Pay Range 1 =

Full Time

Apply by 01/01/2028, 23:59

Exams Invigilator

St Michael's Catholic School

St Michael's Catholic School

High Wycombe

Due to the high volume of candidates expected - only successful candidates will contacted.

£13.54 Hourly Bucks Pay Range 1 =

Part Time

Apply by 01/01/2028, 23:59

Our Schools

St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

LU5 5RG

1 Vacancy

St Peter's Catholic Primary School

St Peter's Catholic Primary School

SL7 2PJ

0 Vacancies

St Michael's Catholic School

St Michael's Catholic School

HP11 1PW

4 Vacancies

St Mary's Catholic Primary School

St Mary's Catholic Primary School

LU1 4BB

0 Vacancies

St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School

St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School

LU4 0PF

3 Vacancies

St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Primary School

St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Primary School

LU1 5PP

0 Vacancies

St Louis Catholic Primary School

St Louis Catholic Primary School

HP20 2XZ

1 Vacancy

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

SL9 8SB

0 Vacancies

St Joseph's Catholic Infant School

St Joseph's Catholic Infant School

HP21 7JF

0 Vacancies

St Joseph's Catholic High School

St Joseph's Catholic High School

SL2 5HW

0 Vacancies

St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School

St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School

SL2 5QR

0 Vacancies

St Edward's Catholic Junior School

St Edward's Catholic Junior School

HP21 7JF

0 Vacancies

St Anthony's Catholic Primary School

St Anthony's Catholic Primary School

SL2 3AA

0 Vacancies

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

LU2 9AJ

0 Vacancies

Our Lady's Catholic Primary School

Our Lady's Catholic Primary School

HP6 5PL

0 Vacancies

Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Holy Family Catholic Primary School

SL3 8NF

0 Vacancies

Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College

Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College

LU2 7AE

4 Vacancies