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St Nicholas Catholic High School

St Nicholas Catholic High School

Northwich

Director of Music

St. Nicholas Catholic High School seeks an inspirational, strategic and highly effective Director of Music to lead academic music, maintain and grow a thriving performance programme across the whole school, and ensure that music continues to play a central and joyful role in school life. Music is important to us and is a very special part of what we do here.  From the moment you join us, you will feel a strong sense of belonging within our Catholic community and, although you don't need to be Catholic, you must feel at ease being in a Catholic school where Music is central to so much of what we do and who we are. The music department has achieved results at GCSE & A Level significantly above national standards. Both the school orchestra and choir have performed in concerts abroad for the last 10 years. The choir participate in competitions, locally and nationally, and have performed annually with the Northern Chamber Orchestra as part of ‘Christmas at Tatton Park’. You will be an enthusiastic and talented classroom practitioner, ideally able to teach up to A Level, with a strong commitment to co-curricular music and the ability to inspire our dedicated students with significant musical talent as well as those whose interests lie elsewhere. You will have primary responsibility for the delivery of academic music and contribute fully to the co-curricular programme. You will be responsible for the performance programme in close collaboration with other areas of school life, ensuring a coherent, whole school musical pathway. The role involves significant commitments during term time for rehearsals, services, concerts, productions, competitions and trips. You will be fully supported by a member of the SLT and given every opportunity to develop and grow, where you can access the range of teaching and leadership programmes we offer to all staff. If you think this is the right opportunity for you, please complete the CES application form ensuring all sections are completed in full, this includes the 1300 supporting statement where you outline your skills and experience, as well as what you will bring to the role.

St Benedict's Catholic High School

St Benedict's Catholic High School

Whitehaven

Teacher of Geography

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, inspirational and talented teacher to join our experienced team of specialist colleagues within the Geography Department.  We want a person who is passionate about learning and teaching in their specialist field and who is willing to take part in developing the vision, commitment and determination to raise standards across all levels and abilities.  This post is suitable for an ECT or experienced teacher. St Benedict’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students.  All applicants are subject to the requirements of the Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education guidelines.  This will include checks with past employers and the need for the successful applicant to hold or undergo a suitable enhanced DBS disclosure.  This is a full time permanent contract. Applications are to be made by completed CES Application Form please to Andrea Hartley, HR Manager, at

St Benedict's Catholic High School

St Benedict's Catholic High School

Whitehaven

Teacher of Computer Science

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, inspirational and talented teacher to join our Computer Science and Business Department.  We want a person who is passionate about learning and teaching in their specialist field and who is willing to take part in developing the vision, commitment and determination to raise standards across all levels and abilities.  This post is suitable for an ECT or experienced teacher. St Benedict’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students.  All applicants are subject to the requirements of the Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education guidelines.  This will include checks with past employers and the need for the successful applicant to hold or undergo a suitable enhanced DBS disclosure.  This is a full time permanent contract. Applications are to be made by completed CES Application Form please to Andrea Hartley, HR Manager, at

St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School

St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School

Assistant Head Teacher

Job overview

Assistant Headteacher

Birmingham, West Midlands

Start date: 01/09/2025

Salary: ISR 9-13

Contract term: Permanent

About the Role

Due to the internal promotion of one of our senior leaders, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, experienced, and inspirational leader to join our dedicated team as Assistant Head Teacher.

The Governors, in collaboration with the Archdiocese of Birmingham, are looking to appoint an Assistant Head Teacher, to join this forward thinking School from September 2025. 

This is a unique opportunity to join one of the largest Catholic Primary schools in the Archdiocese and to build on our many current successes.

Are you an enthusiastic, inspirational and dedicated leader? Would you relish the opportunity to work with the Governors and the Leadership Team to shape the future of Catholic education at St Bernadette’s Catholic Primary School?

This is an excellent opportunity for a flexible, creative and committed individual to join our happy, vibrant and skilful team.

We are looking for an Assistant Head who:

  • Has a strong Catholic faith, a passion for pastoral care and will support the School’s distinctive Catholic ethos.
  • Has a proven track record of successful leadership, management and school improvement.
  • Is resilient and able to respond and adapt effectively to changing circumstances maintaining high levels of performance.
  • Has a proven track record of successfully leading and managing with an ability to motivate a school team to ensure that our staff and children reach their full potential
  • Places safeguarding at the heart of the School.
  • Will go the extra mile, bringing something additional to the School.

We can offer you:

  • Happy and enthusiastic children who are keen to learn
  • A highly supportive and ambitious Leadership Team and Governing Body.
  • A warm and welcoming, professional team of Teachers and Support Staff, who are fully committed to supporting our pupils and their families.
  • A strong partnership with other Catholic schools as part of the Sursum Corda group of schools.

We would love to invite you to visit our school to meet our happy pupils and dedicated staff. Have a look on our website or Blue Sky page to see a sample of what St. Bernadette’s has to offer you.

www.stberns.co.uk

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Visits can be arranged by contacting Mrs Smallwood by telephone at 0121 783 7232 or by emailing m.smallwood@stberns.bham.sch.uk