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St Joseph's College

St Joseph's College

Stoke-on-Trent

Learning Support Practitioner

Start date: November 2025Salary based on LGS 3 point 5 - 8£25,583 FTE actual £22,434Full Time Term Time Only (39 + 6 weeks holiday)Learning Support Practitioner – Join Our Supportive and Experienced TeamWe are seeking to appoint a dedicated and professional Learning Support Practitioner to join our team of LSPs. This role involves working closely with students in class and providing one-to-one support where appropriate.We are looking for someone who:Has an interest in, and ideally experience of, supporting students with a range of difficulties including specific learning difficulties: dyslexia/dyspraxia, SEMH and ASDA good working knowledge of all subjects up to and including GCSE is essentialThe successful candidate will:Educated to a good standardWork effectively as part of a teamBe self-motivated, organised, and adaptableSolution focused and flexible in their approachShow a genuine interest in developing the role furtherFurther information and an application form are available on our website. Please send completed applications to Mrs F. Uschmann, Head’s PA/HR Manager, by post or email: fuschmann@stjosephsmail.comClosing date: 17 September 2025 – 1.00pmInterviews: 29 September 2025  St Joseph's College is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants for these posts will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service. In accordance with KCSIE, the school will consider carrying out an online search as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates   

St Joseph's College

St Joseph's College

Stoke-on-Trent

Leaning Mentor

Learning MentorPT/Term time only (2 days/(Thursday and Friday 15 hours p/w);Required asap(39 weeks + 6 weeks paid holidays)Salary based on the new LGS Level 3 scp 5-9F/T salary £25,583 (Actual Salary £9,095)  We are seeking to appoint a Learning Mentor who will join our successful study support team. You will provide academic and pastoral support to our students ensuring they achieve their potential.  A good understanding of the Key Stage 3 and GCSE curriculum would be desirable. Full details and an application form are available from the school either by the website, or email and return to Mrs Fiona Uschmann, Head’s PA/HR Manager at fuschmann@stjosephsmail.com St Joseph's College is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants for these posts will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service. In accordance with KCSIE, the school will consider carrying out an online search as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates Closing date: 17 September 2025 Interviews: 30 September 2025 

St Peter's Catholic Primary School

St Peter's Catholic Primary School

Billericay

Deputy Headteacher

Diocese of Brentwood CHRISTUS CATHOLIC TRUSTST PETERS CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL, BILLERICAY, ESSEXRequired for JANUARY 2026DEPUTY HEADTEACHER                                                                                                   Full Time, PermanentGroup 3 School - Salary Range L8-L12 London FringeP.A.N. 420 St Peter’s Catholic Primary School is a popular, friendly school which primarily serves the Catholic communities of Billericay and Wickford. Each and every child is cherished and expected to achieve their very best. We deliver our mission statement by enabling our pupils and the wider community to love and learn, together with Jesus and develop a love of learning in the process. We promote a rich curriculum with a strong emphasis on building knowledge and skills where children are creative, resilient, and curious. We serve our community by providing an outstanding learning environment with exceptionally high expectations and standards and commitment to lifelong learning. We would love you to join us. The Christus Catholic Trust and the Governors of St Peter’s School invite applications from enthusiastic and suitably qualified, practising Catholic leaders to join our Trust and the leadership team at St Peter’s to continue to build on our successes. This exciting opportunity is currently not class based, so the new postholder will be able to develop their leadership role and make a significant contribution to school development. We want our Deputy Headteacher to:Have a clear vision and strong commitment to Catholic educationHave a passion for education, making a difference to children's lives and who can lead by exampleUse creativity, innovation, intellect, and resources to be successful and inspire others.Have the ability to support, challenge, and inspire the children, encouraging them to achieve their potential through the promotion of outstanding teaching and learning practiseHave a positive and proactive approach.Be an excellent communicator with a strong commitment to working in partnership with Parents and the Parish CommunityBe passionately committed to safeguarding and the welfare and wellbeing of children and staff We can offer you:A supportive, welcoming, and caring ethos based on the values of the Catholic faithThe opportunity to work with enthusiastic and friendly children, and engaged parentsA team of hard working, flexible and conscientious staff who work together to provide the best education and support for our pupilsAn enthusiastic and supportive Local Governing Committee and TrustThe benefits of extensive support and collaboration across our Trust schools and the wider Diocese of Brentwood alongside opportunities for further professional developmentExcellent professional development opportunities within and beyond the schoolAll the support needed in the form of individual coaching and mentoring from the Headteacher We are committed to ensuring that every child in our community has access to the highest possible standard of education and we are looking to appoint a Deputy Headteacher who shares this commitment. We warmly welcome and encourage applicants to visit our school, please speak with the School Business Manager, Teresa Lammin, for more information. Application packs are available at: finance@st-peters-pri.essex.sch.uk. Completed applications should be sent to this address. Shortlisted candidates may be subject to online searches. Closing date: Tuesday 30th September 2025 by 3pmShortlisting: Wednesday 8th October 2025Interview: Thursday 16th October 2025 Please note we do not accept CVs or applications from agencies. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. St Peter’s Catholic Primary School 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. Applications should be on a CES application form from the application pack 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 before attending an interview. This is a Reserved Post for Practising Catholics (see guidance document).

St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden

St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden

School Business Manager

Job overview

Business Manager

Saffron Walden, Essex

Start date: Required from April 2025 (or sooner)

Salary: Scale point 16 - 24 £29,572 - £34,313 (FTE)

Contract term: Permanent, Part Time

About the Role

St Thomas More Catholic Primary School

South Road, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3DW

Diocese of Brentwood

School Business Manager

28 hours p/w, term-time only (plus 3 weeks of school holidays)

St Thomas More Catholic Primary School is seeking an experienced and dedicated School Business Manager to join our thriving school community. This is a key leadership role, ensuring the effective management of school operations and resources.

 

About Us

We are a caring and friendly Catholic school where our ethos is at the heart of everything we do. Our mission is to provide an educational experience that nurtures the spiritual, social, and academic development of each child while fostering respect for one another and the wider world.

We were recently named the top primary school in East Anglia in The Times Parent Power Guide 2025.

 

Key Responsibilities

As School Business Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the school's financial, administrative, and operational functions, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations.

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Financial Management – Budget planning, monitoring, and financial accounting and reporting in line with Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) requirements.
  • Human Resources – Ensure recruitment processes and any contractual matters are effectively managed, staff contracts, payroll, and professional development, including maintenance of the Single Central Record.
  • Governance & Compliance – Supporting the Headteacher and Governing Body, including but not limited to implementing policies, safeguarding measures, and GDPR compliance.
  • Strategic Planning – Contributing to the school's long-term development and operational efficiency.
  • Office Management – To be responsible for the management of the administrative support function, including performance management of the office team.

 

Person Specification

We are looking for a highly motivated and proactive individual with the following:

  • Experience in finance, personnel, or administrative management.
  • A strong background in financial management, budgeting, and payroll.
  • Experience leading and motivating teams, with excellent organisational skills.
  • High levels of literacy, numeracy, and ICT competency.
  • Knowledge of school funding, HR policies, and compliance requirements (desirable).
  • A commitment to safeguarding, confidentiality, and the welfare of children.

 

What We Offer

  • A supportive and ambitious Senior Leadership Team.
  • Enthusiastic, well-behaved pupils and a dedicated staff team.
  • Strong partnerships with governors, parents, and external agencies.
  • Excellent professional development opportunities.
  • An Ofsted rating of GOOD (September 2023) and an OUTSTANDING Catholic School Inspection (December 2018).
  • Competitive salary.

 

Application Process

We warmly invite prospective applicants to visit our school. To apply, please complete the CES application form, and return it to Elaine McNally (Head Teacher) at head@stmsw.co.uk.

 

  • Closing date: 11.59pm on Sunday, 16 March 2025
  • Shortlisting: Thursday, 20 March 2025
  • Interviews: W/C 24 March 2025 (TBC)

 

Please note: We do not accept CVs or applications from agencies.

 

Safeguarding Statement

St Thomas More Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All recruitment practices reflect this. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks, including references. Electronic applications must be signed before attending an interview.

 

 

 

 

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St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden

Saffron Walden, CB11 3DW

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Scale point 16 - 24 £29,572 - £34,313 (FTE)

Permanent, Part Time

Start date: Required from April 2025 (or sooner)

Apply by 16/03/2025, 00:00