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St Elizabeth's

St Elizabeth's

Much Hadham

Teacher - £2,500 joining bonus!

Location: St Elizabeth’s Centre, Much Hadham, Hertfordshire(Just 10 minutes from Bishop’s Stortford and Harlow) Contract: Permanent, Full TimeStart Date: September 2026 or soonerSalary: Teachers’ Pay Scale + SEN Allowance (dependent on experience) Set within 60 acres of beautiful Hertfordshire countryside, St Elizabeth’s Centre is a charity supporting children, young people, and adults with complex needs. Our specialist School (ages 5-16) and Sixth Form (ages 16-19) provides a unique and highly personalised learning environment for young people with learning difficulties, disabilities, epilepsy, and autism. We deliver bespoke education and transition pathways that help learners build confidence, independence, employability skills, and preparation for adulthood. This is a calm, supportive, and aspirational environment where meaningful learning takes place every day. We are proud to be a values-led organisation — Aspirational, Collaborative, Joyful and Compassionate — and we are looking for a passionate teacher who shares our commitment to helping young people live life to the full. We are seeking a creative and committed SEN Teacher to join our growing School and Sixth Form team. You will lead a small class group of learners with complex needs, delivering engaging and personalised learning that supports both academic achievement and personal development. This is a fantastic opportunity to teach with purpose in a nurturing and well-resourced environment where every milestone matters. Whether your experience comes from special education or mainstream teaching, if you are passionate about inclusive education and preparing young people for adulthood, we would love to hear from you. Apply now by submitting a completed application form and CV. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and young adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. This post involves regulated activity. We are an equal opportunities employer and actively welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact us during the recruitment process.

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Upminster

Head Teacher

Are you ready to lead a joyful, ambitious Catholic school community where children are known, loved and inspired to flourish? The governors of St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Upminster, are seeking to appoint an inspirational, practising Catholic Head Teacher to lead our happy and welcoming two-form-entry school from January 2027. Rooted in Gospel values and with Christ at the centre, St Joseph’s is a school with strong foundations, delightful children, dedicated staff, supportive families and an ambitious governing body. This is a wonderful opportunity for a visible, faith-filled and values-led leader to build on all that is already strong, while shaping the next stage of our school’s journey with confidence, warmth and vision. Applications are warmly invited from serving Head Teachers and Deputy Head Teachers who can demonstrate successful strategic Catholic leadership, with experience in at least two primary phases. St Joseph’s is a joyful community which follows the example of Jesus, helping, accepting and respecting everyone, as we learn and grow together, safe in His love. We are looking for a Head Teacher who will live out this mission every day: through faith, presence, high expectations and a deep commitment to every child. Working with supportive governors and a committed staff team, our new Head Teacher will provide the spiritual, strategic and operational leadership needed to help every child and adult in our community flourish. At St Joseph’s, you will find a school community with heart: children who are eager to learn, staff who care deeply, parents who want the best for their children, and governors who are committed to supporting the next Head Teacher with clarity, trust and ambition. We warmly welcome and encourage applicants to visit our school. Please contact the school by email via to arrange. We will continue to welcome visits after application due to the timeline. Please note we do not accept CVs or applications from agencies. We aim to respond to all candidates who apply via the application form. 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 a reserved posts” for further information. St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the whole school community and expects everyone 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. Consistent with our safer recruitment policy, shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search to identify any public content that may relate to their suitability for the role. Applications must be on a CES application form as provided by the school 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 the interview.

St Michael's Catholic Grammar School

St Michael's Catholic Grammar School

London

Administrative Assistant

The Governors are seeking to appoint an Administrative Assistant to assist with a wide range of duties in the busy main school office.  Duties will include (amongst others): administration linked to student data, including:  Free School Meals and Pupil Premium; authorised absences; student references; school trips and events, Receptionist cover duties, support with student attendance, support with finance administration, First Aid. This person will work under the direction of the Office Manager and will be an intrinsic part of the school office team.  Ideally suited to this role would be someone with excellent communication skills and a highly organised approach.  Reliability and an enthusiastic outlook to problem-solving are key to this role.  The appointed candidate will be flexible in their approach to the wide-range of work undertaken by the office and be able to prioritise their workload.  Computer skills are essential as Word, Excel, SIMS, SchoolComms are used extensively in this role.  In addition, a very good level of both written and spoken English are essential. St. Michael’s is a vibrant school with a distinctive Catholic ethos.  Students at the school are very well behaved and the school is a very rewarding working environment.  Employees are valued and there is a focus on staff welfare. A Support Staff application form and job description are available on the school website.  Please send completed forms to .  Please note we do not accept CVs as a method of application. St Michael’s is an equal opportunities employer - applications are welcome from all sections of the community

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