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St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School
Chester
Headteacher
Headteacher Job overview Cheshire West & ChesterStart date: 01/01/2026Salary: L12 - L21Contract term: Full Time___________________________________________________________________About the role St. Werburgh’s and St Columba’s is a happy, vibrant and successful primary school in the outskirts of Chester in the Diocese of Shrewsbury. Rooted in Gospel values, we provide a warm, nurturing environment, with committed staff, supportive Governors, enthusiastic learners and a wide school community. We are committed to developing the whole child academically, spiritually and socially to follow in Jesus’ footsteps to love, learn and laugh. Our much loved Headteacher is due to retire in December 2025 and Governors are looking to appoint an ambitious, creative and determined leader to continue driving our school forward. Our school enjoys a strong reputation, with a supportive community that embraces its vision and Catholic ethos. This is an excellent opportunity for a practising Catholic who is dynamic, forward-thinking, and able to collaborate effectively with staff, pupils, senior leaders, and governors to help lead our school. We are seeking a Headteacher who: ● Is a committed and practising Catholic with a strong personal faith.● Will be a visionary leader, capable of building upon our existing strengths while driving forward further improvement.● Strong strategic vision and excellent communication skills● Has the ambition, creativity and determination to ensure every child receives the best education.● Will inspire and support staff, value collaboration and maintain strong partnerships with parents, the parish and wider community. Please find our most recent reports and awards below: - Consistently strong and above average SATS outcomes - RE inspection April 2025 - OFSTED inspection July 2024 - Eco school with Distinction - Arts mark Gold - Gold school games award We are very proud of our most recent inspection (July 2024) where inspectors made the following judgements:- Pupils relish being part of the happy school community. They do their best to live up to the school motto and ‘love, learn, laugh’ as much as possible.- Pupils enjoy welcoming new friends into their school. Pupils build exceptionally strong relationships with each other and with staff.- Behaviour is exemplary. Pupils play well together, making sure that everyone is included.- Pupils are curious and committed learners. They have a thirst for knowledge. There is an industrious atmosphere in school. As a result, pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve highly across the curriculum. There is a lot of information about our school within this application pack and on our school website: https://www.lovelearnlaugh.org.uk/Visits to our school are most welcome and can be booked by appointment with Mrs Sarah Farrell our School Business Manager admin@lovelearnlaugh.org.uk LinksChair of Governors invitation letterHere is the Application form, please ensure you make a copy before attempting to complete it.Job descriptionPerson specificationGuidance for securing a faith reference here Completed application forms should be returned via email to Julie.English@dioceseofshrewsbury.org no later than 9am on September 19th 2025.Interviews will be held on the 25th & 26th September 2025
Larmenier & Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
London
Early Years Educator
Start Date: Monday 8th September 2025Contract: Monday – Friday, 8:15am – 3:30pm, 33.75 hours per week. Term time only, 39 weeks per yearSalary: £29,438.82 - £30,323.32 (Scale 6 Point 18-20, full-time equivalent £36,345 - £37,437) The Governors are seeking to appoint an Early Years Educator Early Years Educator (Early Years Education qualification, Level 3 minimum) to this highly successful school. Applications are invited from practising Catholics and from those who are in sympathy with the aims and ethos of a Catholic school. The post will suit an Early Years Educator with a desire to work in a Nursery setting with children aged 3 to 4 years. The successful candidate will need to:provide a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for all children in the Nurserywork with teachers to plan and provide quality care, learning and teaching opportunities that enable children to progressmake accurate and productive use of assessmentdemonstrate a good command of spoken and written Englishsafeguard and promote the health, safety and welfare of childrenwork in partnership with colleagues, other professionals and parents/carers. We can offer:a happy and high achieving school which is well supported by parents/carers and Governorsa friendly, highly committed and forward-looking staff teama strong commitment to continuous professional development and growththe facilities of a modern school and a beautiful learning environment.Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. To arrange a visit or for further details please contact Elisabeth Beautyman, Administration Officer, by phone or by email. Please visit the school website www.larshrc.lbhf.sch.uk to download an application pack. Completed application forms should be emailed to the school administrator: admin@larshrc.lbhf.sch.uk or posted to the school address. Larmenier & Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and their families, and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate will be requested for the successful candidate in accordance with Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education legislation.Closing date for applications: Tuesday 26th August 2025, 9:00amInterviews will take place: Wednesday 3rd September 2025
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Malvern
Malvern
School Business Manager
St Joseph’s is a small, friendly primary school in Malvern where we have high expectations for our children alongside a nurturing environment where the child always comes first. Governors are seeking a highly motivated school business professional with proven experience in an administrative and/or finance role as well as excellent communication and people management skills. The successful candidate will be given a full induction and support and be welcomed onto a very friendly, hard-working team.We would encourage prospective candidates to find out further information by visiting our website to understand our aims and values, and by contacting school to arrange a visit.The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Please return completed application forms to head@stjoesmalvern.worcs.sch.ukOr if you would like any further information.
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Mount St Joseph
SENDCo
Job overview
Special educational needs and disabilities coordinator (SENDCo)
Bolton
Start date: 1 May 2025
Salary: Full-time equivalent salary £ 31,650 - £49,084 (Pay scale MPS-UPS)
Contract term: Full Time, Permanent
About the Role
What skills and experience we're looking for
Mount St Joseph are currently seeking a SENDCo. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust.
Mount St Joseph's is a vibrant secondary school situated in the south of Bolton serving a richly diverse community. Our Ethos is underpinned by the gospel values of serving others, tolerance, compassion and forgiveness. As a community of learners, believers and friends, we are committed to the spiritual, moral, educational and social development of our community. We are proud of our team of dedicated staff who provide an inspiring, structured and supportive learning environment, in which every student is challenged to realise their full potential and encouraged to be ambitious for their futures.
We are looking to appoint a dedicated SENDCo to lead and manage the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) provision in our school. We are looking for someone who is truly passionate about their work as SENDCo with a strong understanding of SEND legislation and best practices.
This role is not suitable for an Early Career Teacher.
Our Mission
Our Trust Mission is simple, it is to make Christ known, making lives better for our communities, our children and young people.
Our Values
One of Hope
Inspired by St Teresa of Calcutta, we are people of hope. We have a complete belief in the future we will build together. By offering our children, staff and schools’ opportunities to grow and flourish, we make aspiration and ambition a reality. Our people, just like St Teresa are relentless and fiercely ambitious. We will always reach for that which seems to be just out of our grasp.
One of Courage
As modelled for us by St Teresa of Calcutta, we will have the courage to do what is right. As a community, we will not shy away from making decisions that ensure our communities thrive. We will be brave in our actions. As a truly Catholic organisation this courage will be most apparent in how we collectively support the most vulnerable.
One of Innovation
St Teresa of Calcutta changed the world. Together, we will always be pursuing new ideas and best practice in all areas of our work. We will prepare our children and young people for the world that awaits them. A world which they will shape and change.
Purpose of the role:
We are seeking to appoint an inspirational, enthusiastic teaching professional who can work as part of our dedicated and exceptional team. The candidate will be expected to demonstrate the ability to meet the Teachers’ Standards. All classroom teachers will contribute to the curriculum and year teams in supporting the school’s mission statement and achieving its aims. As a professional within a Catholic School, you will be expected to enhance the life of the school by delivering and developing high quality teaching and learning, contributing to the work of the teams of teaching and support staff, being reflective about your own practice and effectiveness: sharing with, and learning from the work of others, and constantly seeking ways to improve through innovation and research.
We are seeking an individual who:
- Is an exceptional practitioner with strong subject knowledge and experience of raising achievement across the age and ability range.
- Is highly motivated by a belief that the life chances of all young people can be improved.
- Is a well-qualified, industrious, and talented team player who believes in lifelong learning and can help pupils develop the skills and attitudes they will need in their future lives.
- Possesses the talent, interpersonal skills, and range of pedagogical approaches necessary to contribute to the overall success of the staff and team.
- Can demonstrate a strong track record of positive impact to date.
What the school offers its staff
- A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff
- Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
- A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
- Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.
- A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
- A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
- A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
- Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team
- Teachers’ Pension Scheme
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link.
CVs are not accepted.
Full-time equivalent salary £ 31,650 - £49,084 (Pay scale MPS-UPS)
Full Time, Permanent
Start date: 1 May 2025
Apply by 23/02/2025, 23:59
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