Recent Vacancies

Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Benfleet
Headteacher
Diocese of BrentwoodHOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOLHEADTEACHERRequired for April 2026Group 2 L9-L15N.O.R 203The Governors of Holy Family Catholic Primary School wish to appoint an inspirational, ambitious and innovativeHeadteacher for this rewarding leadership role as our serving Headteacher is to retire at Easter. The school isseeking a strong leader and team player who will nurture the children and lead the staff to excel. Our newHeadteacher will continue to drive school improvement and further raise the quality of education for all pupils.We are keen to appoint a Headteacher who will ensure that Holy Family continues to provide a broad curriculum,rooted in Gospel values. As a practicing Catholic, your drive and vision will help us continue to maximise thedevelopment and achievements of all our children, as well as contributing to our local community and wider Trustcommunity of schools. Your vision for whole school improvement will be matched with high aspiration, resilienceand the ability to build positive and trusting relationships to nurture the established culture of learning andambition that will see our children develop, grow and contribute as an active member in today’s society.We want our Headteacher to:-Be a committed practicing Catholic, with a clear vision and strong commitment to Catholic education, who will cherish and support the Catholic ethos of our school;Have proven leadership skills with a passion for education and making a difference to children’s lives;Have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to lead, motivate and inspire our children and our staff with a strong commitment to working in partnership with the community;Continue to raise the aspirations and achievements of all our children through support and challenge;Secure high quality teaching and learning, with the ability to identify and sustain long term improvement; Use resources, intellect, creativity and innovation to be successful;Have a positive and optimistic approach; be visible, proactive and confident; be an excellent multitasker;Be passionately committed to safeguarding and the welfare and wellbeing of children and staff.We can offer you:-Enthusiastic children who are proud of their school and their achievementsA supportive, welcoming and caring ethos throughout the school based on the values of the Catholic faith;The opportunity to work with delightful children and a team of talented and conscientious staff committed to working together with our supportive parents to provide the best education and support for all our pupils;An enthusiastic, supportive and dedicated Local Governing Committee and Trust Board;The benefits of a forward-thinking Trust, extensive collaboration across our Trust schools and the wider Diocese of Brentwood, which can provide our new Headteacher with opportunities for further professional development;Support, in the form of individual mentoring, particularly for aspiring Headteachers;The provision of some central functions so that you can focus on the quality of teaching and learning and school improvement.Prospective candidates are warmly encouraged to visit the school and should contact Claire Fantini, HR Manager, at the Assisi Registered Office on 01702 344933 or by email on recruitment@assisicatholictrust.com to arrange a visit.Full details of the post and relevant application form are available on the school’s website HFCPS Website - Job Vacancies and ACT website www.assisicatholictrust.com. All applicants must complete the CES Senior Leadership Application Form to be considered for this vacancy and submit it to recruitment@assisicatholictrust.com. Electronic applications are required to be signed by applicants invited to interview prior to interview.This is a Reserved Post for Practising Catholics (see guidance document).Assisi Catholic Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks and Enhanced DBS clearance. References will be sought and an online search carried out on applicants as part of our due diligence.Closing Date: 9am 10/11/2025 Shortlisting: 12/11/2025 Formal Interviews: 09/11/2025Please note that we do not accept CVs or applications from agencies. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

St Patrick's Catholic College, A Voluntary Catholic Academy
Stockton-on-Tees
Safeguarding Officer
St Patrick’s Catholic College is part of Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust, a family of 32 primary schools, and 6 secondary schools. With more than 12,300 pupils and 1,500 staff, the Trust is now one of the largest Catholic Multi Academy Trust in the UK. The postholder will safeguard and protect the young people and staff within school and ensure there is a culture of vigilance in safeguarding practice, receive safeguarding referrals and coordinate a procedure which addresses and prioritises the needs of those affected by liaising with statutory agencies. The successful candidate will:Hold an NVQ Level 3 in learning support / early years or equivalent qualification / experienceHave completed the DCSF induction programmeHave experience working with children in a school/early years environmentHave an understanding and effective implementation of Child Protection procedures, local safeguarding partnerships, and safeguarding practice reviewsHave the ability to make a proactive contribution to the work of school staff and external agencies in supporting children, their families and carersThe Trust offers:A strong, supportive ethosHappy, enthusiastic and friendly pupilsHighly experienced and talented colleaguesExcellent professional development and progression opportunities across our 38 schoolsSupportive Trust board, governors and parents
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Saint Raphael's Catholic Primary School
Northolt
Headteacher
ARCHDIOCESE OF WESTMINSTER ST. RAPHAEL’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL Hartfield Avenue, Northolt, UB5 6NL Tel: 020 8841 0848 E-mail: admin@st-raphaels.ealing.sch.uk www.st-raphaels.org Headteacher Applications are welcome from experienced Senior Leaders Required for April 2026 Salary: Leadership Scale: L18 – 24 (Inner London) The Governors of this successful two form entry school, are looking for an innovative, ambitious and compassionate Headteacher to lead St Raphael’s Catholic Primary School in its next chapter of growth and success. St Raphael’s is a nurturing and inclusive environment that puts children at the heart of everything we do. The school serves a diverse community in the heart of Northolt, Ealing. Through our school Mission Statement, ‘As we walk with Jesus, we love, live and learn.’, we encourage all our children to develop their talents and skills to become confident life long learners and good citizens. We are looking for a candidate who can build on our strong foundations and make changes where needed. As a confident, innovative and inspirational leader, the successful applicant will show that they are able to maintain good relationships throughout the school community and participate fully in the life of our school. The new Head Teacher has a wonderful opportunity to make a genuine impact. We welcome all applicants with experience of Senior leadership who will demonstrate excellent leadership and management skills whilst nurturing the very positive school ethos and building on the solid foundations of success. The successful candidates will: Be a practising Catholic with a vision for Catholic education Have a record of appropriate management success and proven leadership skills. Have experience and success in sustaining and raising standards within the school setting and enabling further educational opportunities for students. Be inspirational in leading a loyal team of committed, hardworking and talented teachers and support staff. Be innovative in the use of resources and personnel to ensure efficiency and maximum levels of productivity. Continue to support and enhance our strong partnership between home, schools, parishes and the wider community. We warmly welcome visits to the school. Applications forms and further details are available from the school website.Please note we do not accept CVs, and these will not be shortlisted. Early applications are encouraged and applications will be assessed as they arrive. We reserve the right to close the selection process early should an exceptional candidate be identified at an early stage. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to enhanced DBS and other checks in line with safer recruitment practice. Closing date for applications: 1pm on Monday 10th November 2025Shortlisting: 11th November 2025 Interviews to be held in school: 19th November 2025

St Oswald's Catholic Primary School
Deputy Headteacher
Job overview
Deputy Headteacher
Liverpool, Merseyside
Start date: 01/09/2025
Salary: L13 - L17
Contract term: Permanent, Full Time
About the Role
Advert for the post of permanent Deputy Headteacher
L13-17
Required for September 2025
The governors of St Oswald’s Catholic Primary School are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational practising Catholic Deputy Headteacher who will develop and share our vision of high-quality education for all, with a deep commitment to our mission statement:
Together with Jesus, We will Learn and Grow in Faith.
We are looking for a leader with exceptionally strong values who will foster and develop the respectful and inclusive ethos of our Catholic School. Who will bring energy and drive, demonstrating excellence in classroom practice and will be inspirational in enabling progress and raising standards. They must be creative, forward thinking and skilled in leading and managing areas of school improvement. The successful candidate must be able to face challenge with positivity, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be a team worker and essentially have a good sense of humour.
Governors are looking for a candidate with a passion for promoting a clear child centred vision of educational excellence, developing children’s’ love of learning whilst ensuring high levels of progress and attainment.
St Oswald’s Primary School is a larger than average, three form entry primary school catering for children aged three to eleven years. The school amalgamated in 2016 and is situated in two separate buildings. We can offer a prospective Deputy Head a school that in our most recent inspection in June 2024 deemed us to still be a ‘Good’ school (Ofsted) and our CSI Inspection in march 2024 found us to be a ‘Good’ school in all areas.
We have happy, well-behaved children who love their school and enjoy learning. Extremely hard working, friendly staff who are dedicated to supporting development. A close working partnership between school, parents/carers, community and church and a governing body who is fully committed to continuing the development of this fantastic school.
The Deputy Headteacher will:
• Be accountable to the Headteacher
• Be a member of the senior management team;
• Lead the Safeguarding Team;
• Assist the headteacher in managing the school;
• Support and represent the headteacher at meetings as and when required;
• Undertake such duties as are delegated by the headteacher;
• Play a major role, under the overall direction of the headteacher in formulating and reviewing the Mission Statement, Development Plan, overall aims and objectives of the school by helping establish the policies through which they shall be achieved, managing staff and resources to that end and monitoring progress towards their achievement;
• Contribute to the efficient organisation, management and supervision of school routines;
If the headteacher is absent from the school, the deputy headteacher must undertake such duties of the headteacher as the headteacher or the governing body shall require.
This is a wonderful opportunity waiting for someone. We strongly recommend visits to school. Please contact the Business Manager Mr Strom for an appointment.
istrom@st-oswalds.liverpool.sch.uk or phone 0151 228 8436
Information about school and policies can be found on our website www.stoswaldsschool.com
Closing date – 2nd May 2025
Shortlisting – 6th May 2025
Interviews – 19th May 2025
Application packs can be downloaded from our school website www.stoswaldsschool.com and include a copy of our Child Protection Policy and Safer Working Practices Code of Conduct Policy.
CVs will not be acceptable for this post. In addition, references will be required from your current employer and settings where you have worked with children. As per ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, online searches will be conducted on shortlisted candidates.
St Oswald’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment to keeping children safe. Any offer of employment will be subject to statutory preemployment checks including satisfactory references and Enhanced DBS and Barred List checks. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (as amended in 2013 & 2020) and shortlisted candidates will be required to disclose any relevant criminal history prior to interview.’
We are committed to safer recruitment practices that:
• Deter prospective applicants who are unsuitable to work with children or young people
• Identify and reject applicants who are unsuitable to work with children or young people
• Prevent and deter inappropriate behaviours by providing on-going supervision, training and support to all staff and volunteers
L13 - L17
Permanent, Full Time
Start date: 01/09/2025
Apply by 01/05/2025, 23:00
