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St Peter's Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre
Gloucester
Clerk to Governors
The Governors of this well-established, caring Roman Catholic school require an excellent and committed Clerk to Governors.GRADE/SALARY: Grade 6 (Scale point 15 £29,093pa – Scale point 20 £31,586pa)Actual salary £5,236pa to £5,685paHOURS: 8 hours per weekJOB PURPOSE:To act as the official channel of communication to enable the governing board to function smoothly and efficiently.MAIN DUTIES:Meetings• To work with the Chair of Governing School Board and Principal in setting the Agenda for the Full Governing Board and committee meetings• To provide supporting paperwork in good time for each meeting• To agree the version of the minutes with the chair• To send copies of the minutes to all governing members• To draft correspondence and ensure that decisions are implemented as agreed at the meeting• To ensure governor information is updated on the school website• Liaise with the chair, prior to the next meeting and inform her/him of progress on action points• Ensure approved copies of the minutes are sent to all relevant bodies (e.g. LA/Diocesan Board)• Attend regular clerk briefings facilitated by the LA & Diocese• Oversee the admissions appeals procedureSt Peter’s R.C. High School & Sixth Form Centre is a mixed 11 – 18 school with 1500 pupils on roll. The Sixth Form consists of 300 students with KS5 students showing real leadership and progressing to a wide range of destinations, including prestigious universities and sought-after apprenticeships.We pride ourselves on our pastoral care and have invested in our Student Support Services who provide additional support for students with, for example, mental health issues and therefore frequently liaise with external agencies.Our MissionOur mission is to provide a rigorous and broad education within the context of a Christian environment. An understanding of the Roman Catholic faith, in line with the Gospel message, underpins the whole work of the school.We expect all staff to contribute to the Christian ethos which is the cornerstone of St Peter’sThe successful candidate will also benefit from:• Competitive pension scheme through teacher pensions’ or LGPS (including Death in Service benefit)• The School’s commitment to your professional development• Access to staff after school clubs, including, football & running• Family friendly policies• Free onsite parking• Sick pay• Free Flu JabFor further information, please download an application pack.Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Early application is therefore advised with interviews possibly being arranged in advance of the closing date. SPHS reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date.Safeguarding StatementSt Peter’s RC High School and Sixth Form is committed to equal opportunities and to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
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St Peter's Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre
Gloucester
Chaplain
The Governors of this well-established, caring Roman Catholic school require an excellent and committed Chaplain.Salary/Grade: Grade 6 (scale-point 15 £29,093 to scale-point 20 £31,586pa) (pro-rata) Actual Salary £24,856 pa - £26,986pa St Peter’s R.C. High School & Sixth Form Centre is a mixed 11 – 18 school with 1500 pupils on roll. The Sixth Form consists of 330 students with KS5 students showing real leadership and progressing to a wide range of destinations, including prestigious universities and sought-after apprenticeships. 20% of our students receive Pupil Premium funding and 27% of our cohort has a special need or disability.We pride ourselves on our pastoral care and have invested in our Student Support Services who provide additional support for students with, for example, mental health issues and therefore frequently liaise with external agencies.The Catholic life at St Peter’s, including the pupils’ contribution to it, is a huge strength of this outward looking, family orientated and inclusive school. Students embrace the many rich opportunities provided for all to grow in faith and secure a deep understanding of the importance of faith in their lives.Our recent Section 48 Inspection report commented ‘The work of the Chaplaincy permeates the whole school and is highly valued by students, staff and parents.’Our MissionOur mission is to provide a rigorous and broad education within the context of a Christian environment. An understanding of the Roman Catholic faith, in line with the Gospel message, underpins the whole work of the school.We expect all staff to contribute to the Christian ethos which is the cornerstone of St Peter’sThe successful candidate will also benefit from:• Competitive pension scheme through teacher pensions’ or LGPS (including Death in Service benefit)• The School’s commitment to your professional development• Access to staff after school clubs, including, football & running• Family friendly policies• Free onsite parking• Sick pay• Free Flu JabFor further information, please download an application pack.Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Early application is therefore advised with interviews possibly being arranged in advance of the closing date. SPHS reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date.Safeguarding StatementSt Peter’s RC High School and Sixth Form is committed to equal opportunities and to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

St John's College
Cardiff
Headteacher
The Board of Trustees of St John’s College, Cardiff invites applications for the role of Headteacher, commencing in September 2026.St John’s College, Cardiff is a leading co-educational Catholic independent day school for over 525 pupils aged 3-18. The school is housed in a beautiful Grade II listed building, developed to offer superb modern facilities, with an exciting new Sixth Form centre five minutes’ walk from the main campus. St John’s College enjoys a national reputation for academic excellence, being consistently ranked for over two decades among the highest-achieving schools in the UK, as well as a rich and diverse co-curricular programme, and is immensely proud of its role as Choir School to Cardiff Metropolitan Cathedral Church of St. David, the seat of the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Cardiff-Menevia. It is one of only two Roman Catholic cathedral schools in the United Kingdom, the other being Westminster Cathedral School.The success of St John’s College is underpinned by its Roman Catholic heritage and familial community. While maintaining a strong Catholic identity, St John’s welcomes pupils of all faiths and backgrounds.The school seeks an exceptional leader with the appropriate blend of skills, talents, experience and values to become its next Headteacher. The successful applicant will have an unwavering commitment to excellence and an aspiration for the holistic growth of young people. Most importantly, the successful applicant will uphold and develop the Catholic ethos of the school and promote the mission of the Catholic Church in education, both of which are fundamental and crucial to the role. As such, it is an occupational requirement for the successful candidate to be a practicing Roman Catholic in full communion with the Catholic Church.An attractive package, commensurate with the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate, will be offered.

St Damian's RC Science College
Teacher of Science
Job overview
Teacher
Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire
Start date: Required from September 2025
Salary: MPS/UPS
Contract term: Full Time, Permanent
About the Role
ST DAMIAN’S R.C. SCIENCE COLLEGE
Lees Road, Ashton Under Lyne OL6 8BH
Tel: 0161 330 5974
Mr S Logue, Headteacher
Teacher of Science
Salary: MPS/UPS
Start Date: September 2025
St Damian’s is a heavily oversubscribed Roman Catholic Science College which is committed to the professional development of staff and promoting the welfare of children.
We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and innovative Teacher of Science. There is access to a well-established range of exciting curriculum materials that inspire and motivate pupils. Our Science results are consistently outstanding and we are determined that this will continue.
These results are the outcome of exceptional pastoral care, high-quality teaching and strong leadership. We are looking for a teacher who will ensure our children continue to receive an excellent education.
The person we are looking for will be committed to enthusing children of all abilities, be passionate about teaching and learning, and will be supportive of the College’s Catholic ethos. We have achieved back-to-back outstanding and over the past few years we have been awarded a plethora of external awards. We are proud to be a high achieving Catholic school, who consistently produces at least good outcomes for our great children. Equally, we are also proud that we have a very stable staff who love working here and enjoy the benefits St Damian’s has to offer.
St Damian’s is situated on the Tameside and Oldham border and is widely recognised for the quality of care it provides for all pupils and the professional opportunities afforded to all colleagues. The College is committed to safeguarding children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.
CES application forms can be downloaded from www.cesew.org.uk. and further details are available from our website www.stdamians.co.uk
Letters of application should be returned to Mr S Logue, Headteacher.
Closing Date for Applications: Monday 31st March 2025, 12 noon
Interviews: Wednesday 23rd April 2025
St Damian's RC Science College
Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 8BH
View in Google MapsMPS/UPS
Full Time, Permanent
Start date: Required from September 2025
Apply by 31/03/2025, 11:00