Our Lady and St Oswald's Catholic Primary School

Oswestry

‘Through Christ we Inspire and Flourish’Headteacher ISR L9 (£60,644) – L15 (£70,293)Required from 1 September 2025This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a vibrant Catholic school situated in the picturesque and growing market town of Oswestry where the rolling Welsh hills meet the beautiful Shropshire plains. We are fortunate to have excellent access to Liverpool, Manchester, Birmingham and North Wales.The Governors are seeking to appoint a committed Catholic who is a highly motivated and inspirational leader to build on the successes of our school. There is a tangible sense of family and welcome at Our Lady and St Oswald’s Catholic Primary School. The new Headteacher will be able to shape our school and ensure that we continue to strive for the very best outcomes for every learner, so that they are all able to achieve their full potential as citizens of the future.The Governors invite applications from practising Catholic teachers.“This ‘small school with a big heart’ is valued by pupils and parents. Leaders have high regard for pupils’ personal development. They make sure that pupils feel listened to and valued. Pupils enjoy attending. Pupils play and learn well together.”Ofsted July 2022 “Pupils have a strong sense of worth, are happy in school, and know that they are loved and valued in this welcoming community. Relationships are a strength of the school, and as a result, pupils show a deep respect for others.”Section 48 report June 2024"Supportive and joyful are exactly the right words! We love how welcoming the school is towards not only us as families but the wider Catholic and local community. We couldn't be more impressed.”Catholic School Inspectorate Community Engagement Survey April 2024We are seeking a Headteacher who:- is a practising Catholic who has a clear vision and understanding of Catholic education and a commitment to promote the Catholic ethos throughout the whole school community- has successful senior leadership experience in primary education with an understanding of what is required to raise standards in teaching and learning- is an inclusive and collaborative leader with the ability to engage with a range of internal and external partners- can ensure our curriculum provides the best education and experience for our children- is committed to promoting high standards of attainment and behaviour- has a clear vision for the future of the school, building on our current success and has excellent interpersonal skills to make the vision a reality- will continue to promote strong partnerships with parents, governors, our parish and the wider communityWe can offer:- an exceptionally welcoming ethos and an outstanding sense of community through our close partnerships with families, the parish and other community groups- enthusiastic, caring children, who have a positive attitude towards learning and life- a staff team committed to securing the best outcomes for all pupils- a clear commitment to continuing professional development for you and ongoing support to reach your full potential- a fantastic team of staff and governors that are friendly and committedWe would love you to come and have a look around and see if your next career move is to join the community at Our Lady & St. Oswald’s. Appointments will be made on an individual basis. Please contact Mrs Heather Birch, School Administrator, on 01691 652849 to arrange a visit.The closing date for completed applications is noon on Wednesday 7 May 2025Interviews will be held on Friday 16 May 2025Full details and an application pack can be found via this vacancy link to the School website.Shropshire Local Authority and Diocese of Shrewsbury are committed to equal opportunities in employment.Applications must be made on a Catholic Education Service (CES) application form which is available from the school office and the Catholic Education Service website: http://www.catholiceducation.org.uk.All completed applications must be submitted electronically to Julie English at the Diocese of Shrewsbury on Julie.English@dioceseofshrewsbury.orgThe school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check is required for the successful applicant. References will be requested prior to interviewClosing Date: Noon on Wednesday 7 May 2025Shortlisting Date: Thursday 8 May 2025Interview Date: Friday 16 May 2025

St Patrick's Catholic College, A Voluntary Catholic Academy

Stockton-on-Tees

The Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust wishes to appoint a dedicated and highly motivated Lay Chaplain.  We offer the opportunity to work in a high quality, vibrant and caring environment where we share a rich vision for our pupils and for the communities in which we work.  St Patrick’s Catholic College is part of Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust (NPCAT), a family of 38 schools and 2 sixth forms within the Diocese of Middlesbrough. With more than 12,300 pupils and 1,500 staff, the Trust is now one of the North East’s and the UK’s largest Catholic Multi Academy Trusts.The successful candidate will:Be a practising Catholic, a competent and inspiring individual.Have a key role in supporting the Bishop’s Vision for Education to make Christ known and loved. Contribute to the spiritual and pastoral care of all members of the school community, building good relationships with students, staff, parents and governors and develop a vision for how we can further improve our outstanding school. Have a central role in implementing the school’s mission statement and work with all staff in developing the catholic life of the school.Nurture the faith formation and liturgical life of the school community. Work to enhance the Religious Education curriculum where appropriate.Work generally within one of our secondary schools however if required across other schools within the Trust.Empathetic and be able to deal with challenging emotional responses.We can offer you:A strong Catholic ethos where everyone is valuedFlexibility in your working hours and pattern of hoursHappy, enthusiastic and friendly studentsHighly experienced and committed staff Supportive and committed governors and parents Commitment to continuing professional development

St Catherine Catholic Primary School

West Drayton

Headteacher (Full Time, Permanent Post)Group 2: L15-L21 (£74,238 to £84,550) depending on experience St Catherine Catholic Primary School is a single form entry school, within the London Borough of Hillingdon; the school is oversubscribed. It has a very strong partnership with the Church and the local community. The community is welcoming with supportive parents and a local parish at its heart. Our children are very well behaved, happy and thrive on learning. The school has a strong history of sporting accolades, a dedicated and skilled staff team and a supportive governing body.We have a Friends of St Catherine Charity, who are active in fundraising and support many school events. Our latest Ofsted inspection (November 2023) rated us Good, with Outstanding for Personal development. The board of governors are seeking an outstanding professional who will play a key role in the strategic leadership of the school. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with a strong Catholic ethos who is currently an existing headteacher, deputy headteacher or an experienced senior leader. The successful candidate will have the vision required to provide the best education for the children in our care.  We are looking for a leader with a strong track record of success who is/has:A practicing Catholic, with a clear vision of the mission of the school and Catholic education.A strong communicator, who can understand the importance of the local community within a single form entry school.Effective in motivating and inspiring staff to be successful.Able to challenge practices to improve outcomes and drive excellence.Experienced in improving and sustaining high academic standards across the school.  Visiting the school prior to applying is strongly recommended; please arrange a site visit by calling Carmel Bass (School Business Manager) on 01895 442 839. Visits - Thursday 15th or Friday 16th May 2025 Application Closing Date – Monday 19th May 2025Interviews – Thursday 22nd or Friday 23rd May 2025 The School and Governing Body are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references along with other mandatory and recommended pre-employment checks. For further details or to apply please see:  https://crinklerecruitment.com/Job/Headteacher-6169 CVs will not be accepted.