Recent Vacancies

St Helen's Catholic Primary School
Westcliff-on-Sea
Deputy Headteacher
St Helen’s Catholic Primary School is the oldest catholic primary school in Southend and has been on the present site since 1973. We are pleased to have served our community for so long. We hope to deliver our mission statement as written by the pupils, to show respect to ourselves, everyone in our school and wider community and most of all to God our Father in heaven. Assisi Catholic Trust and the Governors of St Helen’s are keen to appoint a Deputy Headteacher who is an ambitious team player with a commitment to continuous school improvement, who will nurture the children and contribute to leading the staff to excel. 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 Headteacher in 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. 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 to to arrange a visit and if you have any questions. Full details of the post and relevant application form are available on the school . 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. 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: 11th May 2026 (9.00am) Shortlisting: 14th May 2026 Formal Interviews: 21st May 2026 Please note that we do not accept CVs or applications from agencies. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

St Benedict's Catholic High School
Whitehaven
Teacher of RE
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, inspirational and talented teacher to join our experienced team of specialist colleagues within the RE Department. We want a person who is passionate about learning and teaching in their specialist field and who is willing to take part in developing the vision, commitment and determination to raise standards across all levels and abilities. This post is suitable for an ECT or experienced teacher. 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. This is a full time permanent contract. Applications are to be made by completed CES Application Form please to Andrea Hartley, HR Manager, at

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 Benedict's Catholic High School
Teacher of Computer Science
Job overview
Teacher
Whitehaven, Cumbria
Start date: September 2026
Salary: UPR/ MPR
Contract term: Full Time, Permanent
About the Role
Teacher of Computer Science
UPR/ MPR
Required for September 2026
Full time, permanent contract
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, inspirational and talented teacher to join our Computer Science and Business Department. We want a person who is passionate about learning and teaching in their specialist field and who is willing to take part in developing the vision, commitment and determination to raise standards across all levels and abilities. This post is suitable for an ECT or experienced teacher.
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. This is a full time permanent contract.
Please download further information and an application form below:
Information Pack
Application Form
Applications are to be made by completed CES Application Form please to Andrea Hartley, HR Manager, at andrea.hartley@st-benedicts.cumbria.sch.uk
Please email enquiries to Andrea Hartley, HR Manager, at andrea.hartley@st-benedicts.cumbria.sch.uk
Closing date for applications: noon on Monday, 11th May 2026
Interviews will take place shortly thereafter
We do reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate before the closing date
UPR/ MPR
Full Time, Permanent
Start date: September 2026
Apply by 10/05/2026, 23:00


