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St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Birmingham
KS2 English Coordinator and Class Teacher
Are you an inspiring teacher with a passion for English and a commitment to excellence in teaching and learning? Do you have the vision and enthusiasm to lead and develop English across a thriving primary school? At St Bernadette’s Catholic Primary School, our pupils are kind, enthusiastic and eager to learn. Our staff are supportive, welcoming and committed to helping each other succeed. We are proud of our strong Catholic ethos, inclusive culture and focus on developing the whole child. We are seeking an excellent classroom practitioner to join our leadership of curriculum as English Coordinator, combining subject leadership with a Key Stage 2 teaching commitment. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious teacher ready to lead a core subject and make a significant impact on teaching, learning and outcomes across the school. Visits to the school are warmly encouraged — we would love to meet you and show you what makes St Bernadette’s special. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit. Application forms are available via the school office, our website or eteach.Please complete a CES application form. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a high volume of applications be received. Early application is therefore encouraged. St Bernadette’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for successful applicants. Online checks will be carried out on shortlisted candidates. Applicants must provide evidence of their right to work in the UK.

St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy
St. Helens
Learning Support Assistant
This This small friendly and inclusive Catholic Academy is seeking to appoint to the role of Learning Support Assistant / Teaching Assistant. You will join a dedicated, hardworking and friendly team, who strive to provide the very best for our students. Previous experience of working within a school environment would be an advantage, a genuine interest in working amongst young people is essential. Experience of being involved in the teaching and support of phonics would be an advantage. Level of pay within the range will be determined by level of experience and qualifications. • A professional, hardworking and supportive team of staff with the capability and desire to raise student achievement even further Completed CES application forms and associated documents should be returned by the closing date emailto: Mrs Christine Banks at We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate pre-employment checks which will include references from previous employers, confirmation of the right to work in the UK and relevant DBS and prohibition checks.

St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Ripon
Headteacher
The Directors and Governors are looking to appoint a permanent Headteacher from September 2026 due to the retirement of the current Headteacher. We are looking for an inspirational leader who will ensure that St. Wilfrid’s continues to provide broad and rich learning experiences for our students that are rooted in Gospel values. This role is suitable for someone who is excited about leading our school through the next stage of development, with the aim of providing an Exceptional Education for all pupils. Applications from new and experienced school leaders who are practising Catholics with proven management skills and a clear vision for Catholic Education are welcome. As part of the Bishop Wheeler Trust, you will be joining a successful and dedicated group of senior leaders who work collaboratively across all our schools within the Diocese of Leeds. Each school is also part of local and Diocesan partnerships. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed, please arrange to do so by emailing the school office at . Further details including a job description, person specification and how to apply are available via the Trust website . The Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy for applications or withdraw the vacancy at any time at its absolute discretion. St. Wilfrid’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of all our children and young people and we expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. In line with KCSiE 2025, we will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any matters that are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you at interview.

St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School
Headteacher
Job overview
Headteacher
Chester, Cheshire
Start date: 01/01/2026
Salary: L12-L21
Contract term: Permanent, Full Time
About the Role
Headteacher
Job overview
Cheshire West & Chester
Start date: 01/01/2026
Salary: L12 - L21
Contract term: Full Time
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About the role
St. Werburgh’s and St Columba’s is a happy, vibrant and successful primary school in the outskirts of Chester in the Diocese of Shrewsbury. Rooted in Gospel values, we provide a warm, nurturing environment, with committed staff, supportive Governors, enthusiastic learners and a wide school community. We are committed to developing the whole child academically, spiritually and socially to follow in Jesus’ footsteps to love, learn and laugh.
Our much loved Headteacher is due to retire in December 2025 and Governors are looking to appoint an ambitious, creative and determined leader to continue driving our school forward.
Our school enjoys a strong reputation, with a supportive community that embraces its vision and Catholic ethos. This is an excellent opportunity for a practising Catholic who is dynamic, forward-thinking, and able to collaborate effectively with staff, pupils, senior leaders, and governors to help lead our school.
We are seeking a Headteacher who:
● Is a committed and practising Catholic with a strong personal faith.
● Will be a visionary leader, capable of building upon our existing strengths while driving forward further improvement.
● Strong strategic vision and excellent communication skills
● Has the ambition, creativity and determination to ensure every child receives the best education.
● Will inspire and support staff, value collaboration and maintain strong partnerships with parents, the parish and wider community.
Please find our most recent reports and awards below:
- Consistently strong and above average SATS outcomes
- RE inspection April 2025
- OFSTED inspection July 2024
- Eco school with Distinction
- Arts mark Gold
- Gold school games award
We are very proud of our most recent inspection (July 2024) where inspectors made the following judgements:
- Pupils relish being part of the happy school community. They do their best to live up to the school motto and ‘love, learn, laugh’ as much as possible.
- Pupils enjoy welcoming new friends into their school. Pupils build exceptionally strong relationships with each other and with staff.
- Behaviour is exemplary. Pupils play well together, making sure that everyone is included.
- Pupils are curious and committed learners. They have a thirst for knowledge. There is an industrious atmosphere in school. As a result, pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve highly across the curriculum.
There is a lot of information about our school within this application pack and on our school website: https://www.lovelearnlaugh.org.uk/
Visits to our school are most welcome and can be booked by appointment with Mrs Sarah Farrell our School Business Manager admin@lovelearnlaugh.org.uk
Links
Chair of Governors invitation letter
Here is the Application form, please ensure you make a copy before attempting to complete it.
Job description
Person specification
Guidance for securing a faith reference here
Completed application forms should be returned via email to Julie.English@dioceseofshrewsbury.org no later than 9am on September 19th 2025.
Interviews will be held on the 25th & 26th September 2025
L12-L21
Permanent, Full Time
Start date: 01/01/2026
Apply by 19/09/2025, 08:00


