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St Saviour's Catholic Primary School
London
Class Teacher Positions (EYFS / KS1 / KS2)
St Saviour’s RC Primary School is seeking enthusiastic, creative and dedicated class teachers to join our evolving and thriving catholic school community from September 2026. Following our Good Ofsted outcome in March 2025, we continue to strengthen our culture of excellence, inclusion and compassion. We welcome applications from ECTs and Main scale teachers (M1–M6) across EYFS, KS1 and KS2. St Saviour’s RC Primary is a successful one-form entry Voluntary Aided school situated in the heart of Lewisham with very good transport links by bus and train. We are proud of our diverse, hard‑working and delightful community of staff, pupils and families, all working together to help children become the very best they can be. If you share our vision of delivering high quality and impactful education to our curious and eager pupils we would encourage a visit prior to application. To book a visit please contact the School Business Manager on 02088524283 to arrange this. We look forward to hearing from you. Application Deadline: Midnight Sunday 26th April, 2026 but early applications are encouraged as we could review application throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert earlier than the stated date. Application documents can be obtained on our school website: or call the school office on 02088524283 to request these and it will be emailed out to you. Further Interviews Week beginning 4th May and again some 18th May for applications received in April, 2026. St Saviour’s RC Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people especially the most vulnerable. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and relevant pre-employment checks. References may be taken up before interviews along with social media checks. Applicants must have eligibility to work in the UK.

Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School
Brentwood
Assistant Headteacher (Head of Sixth Form)
Governors are seeking to appoint, from September 2026, a suitably experienced and qualified individual to join the Senior Leadership Team of our thriving Catholic school. Assistant Headteachers at BUCHS contribute to a flexible leadership structure in which areas of responsibility may develop over time, supporting both school priorities and the professional development of senior leaders. The successful candidate will, in the first instance, lead our Sixth Form as Head of Sixth Form, working closely with the Headteacher to shape and further develop our flourishing co-educational provision. This represents a particularly exciting moment in the school’s development. With Sixth Form numbers continuing to grow and a new purpose-built, state-of-the-art Sixth Form Centre opening in September 2026, the successful candidate will have a unique opportunity to shape the future of Sixth Form education at Brentwood Ursuline. They will play a pivotal role in developing an ambitious vision for academic excellence, enrichment and student leadership, ensuring that our Sixth Form continues to provide an exceptional environment in which young people can thrive and prepare for the next stage of their education and careers. Located in the vibrant town of Brentwood, our popular and oversubscribed Catholic girls’ school, which includes a co-educational Sixth Form, is renowned for its academic excellence and strong community ethos. As one of the highest-performing comprehensive schools in Essex, we are proud to have a motivated, supportive and friendly staff team that values collaboration and innovation. We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic teacher to join our Senior Leadership Team. This permanent position offers the opportunity to teach at GCSE and Post-16 level. The ability to teach History and/or Business Studies would be preferred, but we will consider other subjects. At Brentwood Ursuline, we are committed to supporting your professional development. Our comprehensive staff training programme provides excellent opportunities for both personal and professional growth, enabling you to continue to develop and excel in your career. If you are ready to inspire the next generation in a school that values excellence, wellbeing and community, we would 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 this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Please contact Miranda Freeman via email at or apply via the Essex School Jobs website using the Apply button. Closing Date: Wednesday 25 March 2026Please note: Applications will be considered upon receipt. We do not offer visa sponsorship.Interviews: To be arranged as soon as possible.

St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Leeds
Headteacher - St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Due to the retirement of our current Headteacher, the Directors of the St Gregory the Great Catholic Multi Academy Trust are seeking to appoint a visionary and inspirational Headteacher. This is a rare opportunity to lead a school with a rich and diverse culture, committed to providing the best educational experience for all our pupils, rooted in the Gospel values of Jesus Christ. We are seeking to appoint a committed and practising Catholic, who shares our vision and passion for providing the best opportunities for our pupils, and has the drive and ambition to build on the successes of our school. We are seeking someone who will strive to uphold and continue to develop the strong moral values throughout our school, and wider community. St Augustine’s is a popular school with a pupil-centred approach, well supported by parents/carers and the local community. We have high aspirations for all members of our community to be the best versions of themselves, and fulfil their potential. Visits to school are warmly welcomed, in the first instance please email Asim Ahmed, Head of Human Resources on to arrange an informal discussion, Our Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The details of the DBS Code of Conduct can be found here: .

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

