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Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
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Class Teacher
The Governing Body of this happy, successful school wish to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational teacher for September 2026 to join our friendly and dedicated staff team. Corpus Christi is a two form entry Catholic Primary School which was graded as good in our last Ofsted inspection. Ofsted said ‘Corpus Christi “is a school where everyone is included and valued.” “The school’s values inform all aspects of school life.” (Ofsted, October 2025) Applications are welcome from both practicing Catholics and those who can demonstrate and model our Christian values. We are happy to receive applications from ECT’s as well as experienced teachers. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments to this post will be subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and references. If you would like any further information about our school please visit our website, or contact the school office by email to or by phone on 020 8942 2645.

St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy
St. Helens
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The Governors of this small friendly school seek to appoint a school Premises Officer to work alongside the site manager. The successful candidate will join a welcoming, established and hard-working team. Responsibilities include keeping the school site secure, general maintenance and cleaning and support with deliveries. You will be expected to maintain high standards and to take pride in the school environment and to be proactive in ensuring the highest level of health and safety in all aspects of the role. The role is full time, 37 hours per week with hours to be agreed to ensure that at least one member of the site team is on site during required hours. This will mean a split shift to support opening up and securing the site daily. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit please contact the school office on 01744 678112. Applications can be made via the St Joseph CMAT website or on the CES application form which can be downloaded, along with further information, from the school website staugs.org.uk Completed application forms should sent directly to and be marked for the attention of Mrs G Lynch, Headteacher. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate pre-employment checks which will include references from previous employers, confirmation of the right to work in the UK and relevant DBS and prohibition checks.

Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
New Malden
Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)
The Governing Body of this happy, successful school wish to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational teacher to cover maternity leave from September 2026 for a Key Stage 1 class. Corpus Christi is a two form entry Catholic Primary School which was graded as good in our last Ofsted inspection. Ofsted said ‘Corpus Christi “is a school where everyone is included and valued.” Applications are welcome from both practicing Catholics and those who can demonstrate and model our Christian values. We are happy to receive applications from ECT’s as well as experienced teachers. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments to this post will be subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and references. If you would like any further information about our school please visit our website, or contact the school office by email to .

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

