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St Mary's Catholic Primary School ,Chiswick
London
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St Mary’s is a Catholic Primary school set in the heart of Chiswick for girls and boys aged 3-11 years. If you are passionate about Primary education and have a proven record of excellence in supporting children’s learning and development, this is the post for you. Our children are motivated and love learning. Our parents and School Community are extremely supportive. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all who work here to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and other relevant checks.

Larmenier & Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
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NURSERY / EYFS CLASS TEACHER
The Governors are seeking to appoint an excellent and inspiring Nursery / EYFS Teacher 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. To arrange a visit or for further details please contact Elisabeth Beautyman, Administration Officer, by phone or by email. The Catholic Education Service (CES) Teacher Application Form and other related CES documents can be downloaded from the school website and submitted via email to the school office, . 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 and Barred List check will be requested for the successful candidate in accordance with Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education legislation.

St Nicholas Catholic High School
Northwich
School Chaplain
St. Nicholas Catholic High School is seeking to appoint a committed and inspiring Chaplain to lead and develop the spiritual life of our school community. This is a distinctive and rewarding role at the heart of a successful Catholic school in Northwich, Cheshire, offering the opportunity to work closely with pupils, staff, clergy and the wider community in fostering a vibrant culture of faith, reflection and service. Our current Chaplain, Mairie Gelling, is retiring after ten years of excellent and dedicated service. At St. Nicholas, chaplaincy is central to our mission. We are looking for someone who can bear witness to the Gospel in daily school life, support young people in their faith journey, and help shape a culture rooted in prayer, service and moral purpose. St. Nicholas is located in a stunning part of the world and many of our staff commute into work here each day, knowing that they will enjoy their working day in a genuinely and very supportive community where staff and students really do matter. St. Nicholas Catholic High School has a long-standing reputation for academic excellence, strong pastoral care, and rich extra-curricular provision. Our Ofsted and Catholic Schools Inspection reports are extremely complimentary about our school and we are proud of our recent Outstanding judgement for Catholic life and mission, as well as Collective Worship. We welcome all prospective applicants to contact the school for an informal and confidential discussion about the post. We are also happy to welcome you to our school if you would like to visit before applying. Please contact Vicky Hill (Head's PA) via , who will arrange a mutually convenient time for you to speak or meet with the Headteacher, Mr Craig Burns. This is a permanent contract, based on 37 hours per week over 43 weeks per year (Term-time plus INSET Days and 4 weeks during the holidays), and includes 26 days holidays (plus bank holidays) increasing to 31 after 5 years’ service. PLEASE NOTE: This position requires a reference from your Parish Priest - when completing the reference section, please add a third referee and add the contact details for this to be requested.

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.
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden
Saffron Walden, CB11 3DW
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

