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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Dovercourt

Head of School

The Trustees of the Rosary Trust and the Governors of St Joseph's Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint an inspirational and dedicated Head of School from 1st January 2027. St Joseph's is a caring, friendly school and community where our Catholic Ethos is central to all we do. Our new Head of School will be well-supported by all stakeholders and will have the benefit of a close network of colleagues in the CMAT. Our new Head of School will work with the Local Governing Body and the Rosary Trust to shape the strategic direction of the school, and will be responsible for day to day leadership and management of St Joseph's. Our new Head of School will lead a team that strive together in the best interest all our children, following the school’s Mission Statement: In our Catholic School, with God at the centre of our lives, we offer every child a high standard of education. We meet individual needs, in a caring and loving community, which celebrates our faith. We follow in St Joseph's footsteps, building a community of love, trust, respect and learning Applicants are invited from Head Teachers, Deputy Head Teachers or Assistant Head Teachers with outstanding leadership experience. We warmly welcome and encourage applicants to contact our school and speak to Mrs G Colley SBM to obtain further information and arrange a date to tour the school. An application pack is available on request. Please note that we do not accept CVs or applications from agencies. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. This is a reserved post and is open to practising Catholics only, please review the document produced by the Diocese of Brentwood ‘’Definition of a Practising Catholic for Reserved Posts” for further information St Joseph's 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. Please note that this will also include a check of life online. Applications should be on a CES application form, 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 attending an interview.

Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School

Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School

Brentwood

Pastoral and Inclusion Support Co-ordinator

A position has become available within the school for a Pastoral and Inclusion Support Assistant and other school duties. The successful candidates will have a conscientious approach teamed with good organisational and IT skills. See job description for full details. Usual Hours are likely to be 8.30 am - 4.00 pm including 30 minutes unpaid lunch break (to be taken outside school lunch hour). Note there is a requirement for some evening work on occasions e.g. Parent Events. Term time plus 10 days, with exact dates and hours to be confirmed. Some of these days will be required during the public examination results period in August. BUCHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students and expects all its employees to share this commitment.  The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School

Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School

Brentwood

Ad Hoc Exam Invigilators

As and when required during term time – particularly during May and June Public Examination period but also at other times during the school year. Rate of Pay: £13.64 per hour (plus £1.65 per hour for holiday pay) based on LGPS Scale 2 Point 5 (Fringe). This role involves working as part of our invigilation team supervising examinations in school, invigilators have a key role in upholding the integrity of the external examination/assessment process Hours and availability of work are both variable and flexible with key periods of employment during the months of September, February, May and June. Training will be provided. The successful candidate would be someone willing to work flexibly in a team under the management of the Exams Officer. Applications will be considered as and when received and interviews will be held in early September 2026. BUCHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students and expects all its employees to share this commitment.  The successful candidate will be 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