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Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
Weston-super-Mare
Headteacher
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School is a joyful, ambitious and nurturing community where children are at the heart of everything we do. Rooted in Gospel values and guided by our mission - Together we love, we learn, we live. This is more than a headship. It is an opportunity to lead a Catholic community with courage, clarity and compassion. At Corpus Christi, faith shapes daily life. We nurture our relationship with God, celebrate the dignity of every child, and develop young people who are curious, resilient and compassionate. Our curriculum is broad, structured and ambitious. We want children to think deeply, read fluently, reason confidently and act with integrity. We prepare them not only for their next stage of education, but for a life lived with purpose and service. As part of the Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust, we belong to a family of schools committed to providing an all-round education rooted in Christian values, where every child flourishes. Above all, you will serve in the best interests of children - with ambition for every child and belief in the transformative power of Catholic education. You are warmly invited to visit Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School and experience our community for yourself. To arrange a visit or for more information, please call our central office on 01278 226006 or email The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, this role involves directly working with children and significant contact with children, and therefore we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Please ensure a full work history is completed in your application form including any gaps of employment. Applicants will be required to complete satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for this post prior to commencement. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The Trust is an equal opportunities employer. If successfully shortlisted the HR Department will also be conducting an individual online search including social media platforms of your ‘name, education and employment’, to demonstrate due diligence following ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ guidance. The search will not form part of the actual shortlisting process and any concerns arising from the search will be discussed directly with you.

St Michael's School
Burghclere
Maths Teacher
St. Michael’s School is an Independent Catholic School set within beautiful grounds in Hampshire. We are looking for a qualified Maths teacher who can teach across Key Stage 3 and GCSE. We are offering the opportunity to work in an authentic Catholic environment and teach small classes of well-behaved students, which allows our staff to enjoy teaching and witness student progress in all areas of their formation. This role would be fixed term for a year initially, with the opportunity for a permanent post, and can be offered as either full or part time hours. It comes with free daily lunch, access to the teachers’ pension scheme, a pleasant working environment and the opportunity to attend traditional Catholic liturgy within the working day. We are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and Safer Recruitment processes.

Our Lady of the Visitation Catholic Primary School
Greenford
Deputy Headteacher with responsibility for SEND
Our Lady of the Visitation is a thriving two form entry school serving a diverse community in the heart of Greenford, Ealing. Through our school Mission Statement, "We Learn, Love and Grow through Christ" we encourage all our children to develop their talents and skills to become confident life-long learners and good citizens. Our Lady of the Visitation Catholic Primary school is an ambitious school with a strong Catholic ethos and a dedicated staff team. The governors are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, practising Catholic teacher, with experience in leading SEND, to share in the leadership and future development of our school. We are looking for someone who will support the Headteacher through our transition to join, and work within, our local Catholic Academy Trust. Prospective candidates are strongly encouraged to visit Our Lady of the Visitation so that you can see for yourself, the inclusive community that we serve. For an application pack and to arrange a visit please contact Emma Pink (School Administrator) on 020 8575 5344 or via email: Application packs can also be downloaded from the school website in the ‘About Us’ section under ‘Vacancies’. Completed application forms should be submitted to the School Administrator via email, marked for the attention of the Headteacher. Please note the school will only accept the Catholic Education Services Application Form. Our Lady of the Visitation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share that commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be requested for the successful candidate in accordance with Safeguarding and Safer recruitment in education legislation References will be taken up for all shortlisted candidates prior to interview and the successful candidate will be required to sign a Catholic Education Service (CES) contract The school reserves the right to research shortlisted candidates on social media platforms and the internet, and the recruitment panel may take this information into consideration during the recruitment process.

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

