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Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School

Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School

Brentwood

Secondary Girls PE Teacher

Secondary Girls PE Teacher OpportunityRequired: September 2026Contract: Permanent / Full TimeSalary: MPS/UPS (Fringe)ECT Applications Welcome Are you passionate about teaching Physical Education and eager to be part of a school that truly values staff development and student success? If so, Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School could be your perfect fit! Located in the vibrant town of Brentwood, our popular and oversubscribed girls’ Catholic School, which includes a co-educational Sixth Form, is renowned for its academic excellence and supportive community. As a top-performing comprehensive school, we boast a motivated and friendly staff community that thrives on collaboration and innovation. We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic PE teacher to join our successful Physical Education Department. This is a full-time, permanent position, where you will have the opportunity to teach PE up to GCSE level; potentially up to A’ Level and support our Extra Curricular sports clubs. While not essential, the ability to also teach another subject would be a valuable asset. At Brentwood Ursuline, we are committed to your professional growth. Our comprehensive new staff training programme offers excellent opportunities for both personal and professional development, ensuring you can continue to excel in your teaching career. Join us in nurturing the next generation of leaders and athletes. We look forward to welcoming a new member to our dedicated and passionate team!Why join us?Outstanding results: Consistently among the highest achieving schools in Essex (2024).Supportive culture: Benefit from our Employee Assistance Programme.Prime location: Conveniently accessible from London or the Essex countryside via the A12 and M25, with easy walking access to the Elizabeth Line.If you’re ready to inspire the next generation in a school that values excellence, wellbeing, and community, we’d love to hear from you.The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share their commitment.  The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.Please contact Miranda Freeman via email to mfreeman@buchs.co.uk or access the Apply button online.Closing Date: Sunday 1st March 2026Please note: applications will be considered as and when received Interviews: As soon as can be arranged

St Benedict's Catholic High School

St Benedict's Catholic High School

Whitehaven

Headteacher

ST BENEDICT’S CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOLRed Lonning, Whitehaven, Cumbria CA28 8UG11-19 VA (NOR 992 currently)Required for September 2026HEADTEACHERGROUP 6 L26 (£95,735) to L32 (£110,892) The Governors are seeking to appoint a strategic leader who can inspire staff and students in our genuinely inclusive school. St Benedict’s is a happy and successful school. It has served the town of Whitehaven and surrounding areas for over 50 years. The school relocated in January 2019 to a brand new £33m Campus which was purposely designed and built to a high specification. The Campus sees the co-location of St Benedict’s School with our close neighbour, Mayfield Special School.  The Campus has superb facilities that are used extensively by the community. We are:A large 11-19 Catholic School and Sixth Form Centre located on the outskirts of the historic harbour town of Whitehaven and close to the western boundary of the Lake District National Park;A popular faith school with a truly comprehensive intake, a key role in our local community and a strong foundation of moral purpose; You are:A practising Catholic with a clear vision and strong commitment to Catholic education, who will not only cherish and support the Catholic ethos of our school but commit to develop this further;A candidate with a proven track record of success in senior leadership and a passion for education and making a difference to children’s lives;A skilful communicator with a powerful and persistent focus on the development of excellence in teaching and learningPassionate about influencing, challenging and motivating all members of the school community to achieve a shared vision;Committed to safeguarding and the welfare and wellbeing of children and staff. We will offer you:A good school with an outstanding Catholic ethos, rooted in the Gospel and inspired by the Benedictine tradition. St Benedict’s lives its motto, Through Love of Christ, delight in Virtue, fostering a calm, caring community shaped by stewardship, humility, truthful living, diligence, dignity and forgiveness.A supportive, welcoming and caring culture throughout the school, based on the values of the Catholic faith where the development of every person matters;Hard-working, committed and aspirational staff and students;A strong and determined leadership team;The whole-hearted support of a challenging but supportive Governing Body which is committed, experienced and ambitious for the future of St Benedict’s.A relatively new building within a unique Campus (not PFI/EFA);This is a Reserved Post for Practising Catholics (see guidance document).St Benedict’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students.  All applicants are subject to the requirements of the Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education guidelines.  This will include checks with past employers and the need for the successful applicant to hold or undergo a suitable enhanced DBS disclosure. Please download the application pack from the school’s website at   www.st-benedicts.cumbria.sch.ukPlease email enquiries to Andrea Hartley, Clerk to Governors at andrea.hartley@st-benedicts.cumbria.sch.ukProspective candidates are warmly encouraged to visit the school and should contact Lesley Taylor, PA to the Headteacher on 01946 692275 or by email at lesley.taylor@st-benedicts.cumbria.sch.ukClosing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday, 13th April 2026.Interviews will be held in the week commencing 20th April 2026.

St Agnes' Catholic Primary School

St Agnes' Catholic Primary School

London

Music Teacher

 The Governors of St Agnes are looking to appoint a music teacher two days per week to join the staff at our extremely happy, successful and forward thinking school.  Applications are welcomed from both unqualified teachers (but with experience of teaching music) and experienced teachers who would like to join our dedicated staff team. You would be required to teach class music sessions across the school, lead weekly hymn practice and have input into the school choir.Do you want to be proud of the school you work at and enjoy your job?Are you a highly motivated musician?Are you someone who wants to make a difference to children’s lives?Do you like to make memorable music experiences?The school was graded as outstanding for the second consecutive time in all areas in our most recent Ofsted inspection (March 2025) with inspectors commenting ‘Pupils are happy and thrive at this school, they behave exceptionally well in and around the school.  The curriculum at the school is highly ambitious’.Our February 2022 section 48 inspection graded us as outstanding in both the RE Curriculum and the Catholic Life of the School.We can offer you:a warm and welcoming Catholic community where the well-being of all is highly regardedchildren who love coming to school, whom demonstrate resilience and enthusiasm for learninga supportive and friendly staff teama modern stimulating learning environmenta dedicated music roomexcellent music resources and a dedicated music budgetgood transport linkson site car parkingenthusiastic governors and supportive parentsPlease feel free to look at our detailed website to get a flavour of who we are, in addition we are happy to show visitors around our wonderful school. Please contact us to arrange a convenient time.Closing date:                          Friday 6th March at noonInterview date:                     Wednesday 11th March PMCES application forms are available from and returnable to the school. Please phone or email for an application pack.St Agnes is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check. 

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