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.

St Nicholas Catholic High School
Director of Music
Job overview
Director of Faculty/Department
Northwich, Cheshire
Start date: 1st September 2026
Salary: £37,101.00 - £51,047.00 Annually (Actual) TLR2C £8611. From MPS3 to UPS3
Contract term: Full Time, Permanent
About the Role
DIRECTOR OF MUSIC
£8,611 (TLR2C)
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.
Main Purpose of the Role
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.
This is a full-time permanent post.
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.
Experience, Skills and Qualifications
For the full responsibilities and requirements of the role please refer to the job pack.
We will expect you to have:
- Recognised teaching qualification
- Recent leadership experience (within the last three years) where you can demonstrate significant impact
- Degree in Music
- Proven leadership of ensembles and choral groups with experience of organising concerts successfully
- Talent, ability and an unwavering commitment to support a range of musical events
- Confident conductor/director with excellent rehearsal technique.
- High level organisation, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Application Process
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.
Visits to the school are welcome but do not form part of the process.
Closing date: Monday 16 March, 9am.
Shortlisting: W/C 16 March 2026.
Interview Date: Week ending 20 March 2026 (provisional)
£37,101.00 - £51,047.00 Annually (Actual) TLR2C £8611. From MPS3 to UPS3
Full Time, Permanent
Start date: 1st September 2026
Apply by 16/03/2026, 09:00


