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St Benedict's Catholic High School

St Benedict's Catholic High School

Whitehaven

Senior Teaching Assistant

Required as soon as possibleNJC Scale 4 £26,403 – £28,142 per annum pro rataPart time, term time only   30 hours and 5 minutes per week over 5 days(actual salary £19,235 – £20,502 based on 46.6 weeks) We are seeking to recruit a Senior Teaching Assistant to provide 1: 1 and small group support in classes for students with a Special Education Need or Disability.  You need to have good literacy and numeracy skills and a relevant NVQ 3 or equivalent qualification; appropriate experience as a Teaching Assistant would be preferred.  This is a part time term time only post fixed term to 17th July 2026 in the first instance dependant on student numbers in September 2026. 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. Applications are to be made by completed CES Application Form please to Andrea Hartley, HR Manager at

Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School

Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School

Brentwood

Assistant Headteacher (Head of Sixth Form)

Governors are seeking to appoint, from September 2026, a suitably experienced and qualified individual to join the Senior Leadership Team of our thriving Catholic school.   Assistant Headteachers at BUCHS contribute to a flexible leadership structure in which areas of responsibility may develop over time, supporting both school priorities and the professional development of senior leaders. The successful candidate will, in the first instance, lead our Sixth Form as Head of Sixth Form, working closely with the Headteacher to shape and further develop our flourishing co-educational provision. This represents a particularly exciting moment in the school’s development. With Sixth Form numbers continuing to grow and a new purpose-built, state-of-the-art Sixth Form Centre opening in September 2026, the successful candidate will have a unique opportunity to shape the future of Sixth Form education at Brentwood Ursuline. They will play a pivotal role in developing an ambitious vision for academic excellence, enrichment and student leadership, ensuring that our Sixth Form continues to provide an exceptional environment in which young people can thrive and prepare for the next stage of their education and careers. Located in the vibrant town of Brentwood, our popular and oversubscribed Catholic girls’ school, which includes a co-educational Sixth Form, is renowned for its academic excellence and strong community ethos. As one of the highest-performing comprehensive schools in Essex, we are proud to have a motivated, supportive and friendly staff team that values collaboration and innovation. We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic teacher to join our Senior Leadership Team. This permanent position offers the opportunity to teach at GCSE and Post-16 level. The ability to teach History and/or Business Studies would be preferred, but we will consider other subjects. At Brentwood Ursuline, we are committed to supporting your professional development. Our comprehensive staff training programme provides excellent opportunities for both personal and professional growth, enabling you to continue to develop and excel in your career. If you are ready to inspire the next generation in a school that values excellence, wellbeing and community, we would love to hear from you. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Please contact Miranda Freeman via email at or apply via the Essex School Jobs website using the Apply button. Closing Date: Wednesday 25 March 2026Please note: Applications will be considered upon receipt. We do not offer visa sponsorship.Interviews: To be arranged as soon as possible.

Keyham Barton Catholic Primary School

Keyham Barton Catholic Primary School

Plymouth

Headteacher

Thank you for your interest in applying for the post of Headteacher of Keyham Barton Catholic Primary School, Plymouth within Plymouth CAST Multi Academy Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to join the skilled leadership team within our Multi Academy Trust of thirty-four Catholic schools and one nursery, formed in 2014. There are two secondary schools in the Trust, both are single sex schools based in Plymouth, and thirty-two primary schools. In geographical terms the Trust extends across seven local authority areas from Cornwall to Dorset. We have 1,150 staff and educate 6,700 children and young people. Our head office is located at St Boniface College in Plymouth. Plymouth CAST has a strong focus on school improvement, underpinned by our Catholic values. Twenty-nine of our schools are currently Good or Outstanding and there is a strong positive momentum towards Good for all schools in the Trust. We are passionately committed to the core aspiration of Catholic education which is the flourishing of the human person for the common good. To that end we have developed collaborative working through a cluster model to ensure that local expertise and best practice in our schools is shared and developed. Each of our schools are supported by a School Improvement Officer. The School Improvement Officers are managed by the Director of Education, who, with the Chief Finance Officer and Chief Operating Officer, make up the Senior Executive Management Team, led by the Chief Executive. The Diocese of Plymouth has appointed a Diocesan Schools Commissioner, who works closely with the Chief Executive and the schools within the Trust, to ensure that the Bishop’s vision for education is actively promoted and embedded in all that we do.

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