Recent Vacancies

St Mary's RC High School
Hereford
Head of Music
We are seeking to appoint an inspirational and outstanding Head of Department, to further develop our ongoing commitment to Music and the Arts at St Mary’s RC High School, Hereford. Music is central to the life of our faith community, through both our curriculum and enrichment offer. St Mary’s is a Lead School for Music in Herefordshire, and we enjoy annual representation and success in the county’s Performing Arts Festival. In school, pupils take advantage of a host of musical clubs and activities including orchestra, choir, band and many more. Music is also integral to our faith celebrations and whole school mass at St Mary’s. Annual school productions and our Eisteddfod festival provide further opportunities for pupils to perform and share their musical talents with the wider school. We also support and accommodate peripatetic music lessons, working closely with local providers. All pupils in Years 7-9 study Music as part of their curriculum, and we have strong uptake at KS4 for GCSE Music. Standards of achievement are high in Music, with pupils at St Mary’s performing consistently and significantly above national averages. This post represents an ideal opportunity for the right candidate to develop their leadership skills and experience, in a school which places great value on music and the arts. The candidate should be an outstanding practitioner in the classroom and possess the skills to deliver music on a wider scale to enrich our pupils’ experiences and complement our spiritual ethos. The successful candidate will bring creativity, vision, and an unwavering commitment to fostering a love of music in our pupils. St Mary’s High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. As part of our due diligence an online search will be carried out on shortlisted candidates. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check and further pre-employment checks will be conducted in accordance with KCSIE. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children. All documents relating to this post can be accessed through the school’s website under Contact Us > Vacancies.

Trinity Catholic College
Middlesbrough
Headteacher
Trinity Catholic College is part of the Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust, a family of 38 schools, and two vibrant Sixth Form Colleges. With more than 12,300 students and 1,500 staff, NPCAT is now one of the largest multi-academy Trusts in the UK. The Headteacher will promote and support the vision and direction of the school and the Trust by providing the day-to-day leadership that will enable the school to build success and provide high quality education for its children. The Headteacher leads and manages the school on a day-to-day basis and is the first point of contact for all stakeholders and external agencies in matters relating to the school. The Headteacher will be an ambassador for the school and will promote and raise its profile in the local and wider community. Candidates who would like to be Headteacher at Trinity Catholic College, please contact Assistant Chief Executive, Angela White at Please refer to the back cover of the application pack for details of how to apply for this position. Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust is committed to equality of opportunity, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check along with other relevant employment checks.

Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Benfleet
Deputy Headteacher
The Governors of Holy Family Catholic Primary School wish to appoint an applicant with demonstrable experience as an excellent Catholic practitioner and teacher for this rewarding deputy headteacher role. The successful candidate will be an ambitious team player with a commitment to continuous school improvement, who will nurture the children and contribute to leading the staff to excel. We are keen to appoint a Deputy 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 the development and achievements of all our children, as well as contributing to our local community and wider Trust community of schools. The successful candidate will have the aspiration, resilience, and ability to support the new Headteacher following their appointment, building positive and trusting relationships with pupils, staff and parents and create a culture of learning and ambition that will see our children develop, grow, and contribute as an active member in society today. Please contact Claire Fantini, HR Manager, at the Assisi Registered Office on 01702 344933 or by email on if you have any questions. Full details of the post and relevant application form are available from the HR Manager by contacting the above email address. All applicants must complete the CES Senior Leadership Application Form to be considered for this vacancy and submit it to . Electronic applications are required to be signed by applicants invited to interview prior to interview. 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. Please note that we do not accept CVs or applications from agencies. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Primary School
Class Teacher with Senior Leadership Responsibilities
Job overview
Teacher
Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Start date: September 2025
Salary: Group 1: MPS-UPS3
Contract term: Full Time, Permanent
About the Role
Class Teacher
with Senior Leadership Responsibilities
Contract Type: Full time, permanent
Salary: Group 1: MPS-UPS3
(Governors are willing to discuss flexible hours/days)
Required for September 2025
The Governors of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Primary School are wishing to appoint a classroom teacher, with senior leadership responsibilities, to work alongside the headteacher and assistant headteacher to help lead the school on the next exciting phase of its journey.
Through our school Mission Statement, ‘Love God, love our community, share kindness’, we pride ourselves on our strong Catholic ethos and on our nurturing and inclusive environment that puts children at the heart of everything we do.
The successful candidate will continue to build on our school’s current strengths and successes which can be summarised in our most recent OFSTED inspection which states that ‘Pupils are very proud of their school. They say school is a really good place to be. Pupils feel safe in school and hold their teachers in high regard. They describe everyone as friendly.’
We are looking for an excellent classroom teacher, who can inspire our children, staff and community. The successful candidate will be a passionate, collaborative, motivational and compassionate individual. The candidate will have responsibility for leading Early Reading, English and a wider curriculum area. This post will have a teaching commitment.
What we’re looking for:
- A commitment to support the strong Catholic ethos and tradition of our school.
- A highly effective and inspirational classroom teacher.
- A commitment to achieving high standards and expectations to ensure that every child is able to fulfil their potential.
- A compassionate and supportive individual who can help to inspire and motivate our committed and experienced school staff.
- An approachable and collaborative communicator.
- In collaboration, have the confidence and ability to create strategies to drive school improvement.
- A strong commitment to the principles of inclusion, equality of opportunity & diversity.
What we offer:
- Collaboration through partnership with the Diocese of Hallam.
- Happy, engaged children who are keen to learn and look out for each other.
- Highly dedicated staff
- A knowledgeable and experienced governing body who will provide support and constructive challenge.
- Parents who want to be involved in their children’s education and who work in support of the school.
How to apply:
Please complete a CES Senior Leadership application form, available from our School Business Manager,
Mrs Linda Bent on finance@olphcp.co.uk. Please return the completed form to Mrs Bent by email, with an accompanying supporting letter and marked for the attention of the Chair of Governors.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to statutory pre-employment checks including satisfactory references, online checks, 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.
Application deadline: 12 noon on Friday, 16th May 2025.
Shortlisting date: Friday 16th May 2025
Interview date: Thursday 22nd May 2025
Visits to school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact Mrs Bent to arrange a visit.
Group 1: MPS-UPS3
Full Time, Permanent
Start date: September 2025
Apply by 16/05/2025, 11:00

