Recent Vacancies

St Patrick's Catholic College, A Voluntary Catholic Academy
Stockton-on-Tees
Business Support Assistant
We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and highly motivated Business Support Assistant to provide general, HR and financial administrative support across the school under the direction and guidance of the Trust Business Manager. The role will involve providing routine clerical support, front of house/reception duties, typing/word processing and other ICT based tasks and maintaining manual and computerised records/management information systems. If you would like any further information or to arrange a visit to the school, please contact Trust Business Manager, Wendy Kendal on 01642 613327 or email

The Federation of Mary Immaculate and St. Teilo’s Catholic Primary Schools
Haverfordwest
Executive Headteacher
Working in partnership with the Archdiocese of Cardiff-Menevia and Pembrokeshire County Council, the governing body of this new federation of Catholic primary schools is looking to appoint an outstanding leader as executive headteacher. The successful candidate will be expected to continue the successful Catholic learning in both schools and to divide his/her time between the two sites. You will lead a senior management team comprising a deputy headteacher and an assistant headteacher, each of whom is responsible for the day-to-day management of one of the two school sites. Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary (NOR 175) is situated in the lively county town of Haverfordwest and has a “wonderfully caring and nurturing ethos” (ESTYN March 2023). St. Teilo’s Catholic Primary (NOR 87) is situated in the picturesque seaside town of Tenby and has a “clear vision [..] and values every pupil as an individual” (ESTYN 2018). You will be a practising Catholic and an inspirational leader with an impressive record of school improvement. You will have vision, adaptability, drive and passion to facilitate success for our pupils, staff and parish communities. You will hold, or are making successful progress towards, the NPQH qualification. You will have: The successful candidate will be expected to sign the Catholic Education Service contract of employment. Please complete the latest version of the Senior Leadership Application Form provided by the and send the completed form to We would be pleased to receive contact from interested parties and would welcome visits to our schools. These can be arranged by contacting Mr P Mansfield, Chair of Governors, Safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk is a high priority for Pembrokeshire County Council. We aim to support vulnerable children and adults at risk to ensure that they are as safe as they possibly can be. We are committed to ensuring their safety and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing. The council’s Corporate Safeguarding Policy provides a framework for every member of staff, and the services within the council, which sets out responsibilities in relation to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk as well as the methods which assure the council that it is fulfilling its duties. This policy applies to all council employees and workforce, councillors, volunteers and service providers who are commissioned by the council. Safeguarding is everyone’s business whether they work for or on behalf of the council.

St Patrick's Catholic College, A Voluntary Catholic Academy
Stockton-on-Tees
Exam Invigilators
We are seeking to recruit Exam Invigilators with an approachable manner and the ability to communicate with ease with staff and students. This role is essential to the smooth running of the examination process. In addition to ensuring correct exam procedures are followed, the successful applicants will be responsible for the setting out and collecting of exam papers and materials, admitting students to the exam hall/room, and collating the exam papers to be sent off to the Exam boards. Duties may include reading and scribing for students during exams. St Patrick’s Catholic College is part of Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust, a family of 38 schools. With more than 12,300 pupils and 1,500 plus staff, the Trust is now one of the largest Catholic Multi Academy Trusts in the UK. The successful applicant will be required to join the DBS update service and ensure this is renewed annually.

St Patrick's Catholic College, A Voluntary Catholic Academy
Deputy Headteacher
Job overview
Deputy Headteacher
Stockton-on-Tees, Teesside
Start date: September 2025
Salary: L15 - L19 (£70,293 - £77,552)
Contract term: Permanent, Full Time
About the Role
St Patrick’s Catholic College is looking for an inspirational and highly effective Practising Catholic to join our very successful team of staff as Deputy Headteacher. We offer the opportunity to work in a high quality, vibrant and caring environment where we share a rich vision for our pupils and for the communities in which we work.
St Patrick’s Catholic College is a vibrant school that is part of the Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust, a family of 38 schools, and two Sixth Form Colleges. With more than 12,300 pupils and 1,500 staff, NPCAT is now one of the largest multi-academy Trusts in the UK.
St Patrick’s is at the heart of the local community in Thornaby, delivering a curriculum that prepares our pupils for the opportunities and challenges of their adult life.
The school is committed to striving for excellence in all aspects of school life and nurturing links with the parish and wider community. Induction and on-going professional development from within the Trust provides our teachers and leaders with great opportunities for development and progression.
The Deputy Headteacher role is integral to the day to day leadership of the school and we are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic candidate who will join the team to build on the continued success we have achieved. The school is central to the local community and we pride ourselves on the warm and welcoming environment we have created, supporting our pupils, families and parish in our commitment to Catholic education.
We offer:
- A Christ-centred school with supportive staff, parents and governors;
- A school which exhibits high standards in all areas of pupil achievement supported by a strong Catholic ethos, with gospel values at its heart, which permeates all aspects of school life;
- A dedicated, talented and professional team who are highly committed to improving outcomes;
- Friendly, hardworking pupils who enjoy learning and achieving success;
- An inclusive school with a warm, nurturing Christian ethos through our close partnership with families, the parish and wider community;
- Excellent opportunities for continuing professional development
- The opportunity to work with and learn from other establishments in the Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust.
We are looking for a strong, dynamic and inspirational leader who:
- Has a commitment to Catholic education and would play an active role in the community of St Patrick’s Catholic College;
- Promotes high expectations and will help our children to thrive in a culture that builds resilience and instil a sense of pride in what they achieve;
- Is an outstanding classroom practitioner who motivates and inspires children and staff;
- Makes a positive contribution to the vision and leadership of the school, helping to shape the school’s future and ensure that all stakeholders are enabled to contribute effectively the the progress and development of the school;
- Is creative, forward thinking and has proven experience in leading and managing areas of school development;
- Is an excellent communicator, with good interpersonal and organisational skills, able to confidently deputise for the Headteacher;
- Can form a strong partnership with the leadership of the school and other leaders within the Trust.
St Patrick's Catholic College, A Voluntary Catholic Academy
Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 9DE
L15 - L19 (£70,293 - £77,552)
Permanent, Full Time
Start date: September 2025
Apply by 28/04/2025, 08:00
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