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Cleaner at Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King

An opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and experienced Cleaner to join the household team at the Metropolitan Cathedral.

This is a permanent position, working 15 hours per week, Wednesday to Sunday, 9am-12pm. The salary is £10,491.39 per annum.

5 weeks’ holiday plus bank holidays (pro-rata), a pension scheme and other benefits are available.

About the Role

The Metropolitan Cathedral Cleaner will undertake general cleaning duties as directed to exceptionally high standards across all designated areas of the Cathedral, specifically the Sacristy Corridors, Crypt stairway, Art Studio, all Music Department Offices including the choristers rehearsal room, the games room for both sets of choristers, the Music Library, Archive area, Meeting Room and toilets. The cleaner will also be required to clean the Crypt Chapel after Sunday Mass each week.

We are seeking a candidate who:

  • Proven cleaning experience in a domestic or commercial environment.
  • Understanding of appropriate cleaning methods and materials for different surfaces and fabrics.
  • Reliable, flexible, and able to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Display discretion, confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
  • A positive and professional attitude aligned with the mission and values of the Church.
  • Demonstrates good written and verbal communication skills

Closing date:

July 27, 2026

Interview dates

At present, we have no career vacancies. Please check back in the future for updates.

Education
Schools

Deputy Headteacher, St Luke's Catholic Primary School, Knowsley

This is an external vacancy. Please apply directly with the school.

The Governing Body of St. Luke’s Catholic Primary School wish to invite applications from outstanding and inspirational practising Catholic teachers, with proven leadership and management skills, to play a pivotal role as Deputy Headteacher in our wonderful school. This is an exciting challenge for someone who can show commitment to maintaining and developing our Catholic ethos and work closely with our Headteacher to drive school improvement.  

Closing date:

October 12, 2026

Interview dates

Education
Schools

Deputy Headteacher, St Richard's Catholic Primary School, Wigan

This is an external vacancy. Please apply directly with the school.

The governors of St Richard’s Catholic Primary School, wish to invite applications from practising Catholics with successful senior leadership and management experience for the post of Deputy Head to join the School’s Leadership and Management team at this well-established and happy school.              

Closing date:

September 7, 2026

Interview dates

External

Project Lead at North West Formatio Partnership

This is an external vacancy. Please apply directly to the partnership.

Catholic education is presented with many opportunities as school and trust structures continue to evolve and as the need to identify, form and support future leaders becomes ncreasingly important.  

The Project Lead will work collaboratively with North West diocesan education teams, Catholic school leaders, trust leaders, directors, central team colleagues and national partners to:

• Identify existing strengths, gaps and future leadership needs within Catholic education.  

• Engage with school, trust and diocesan stakeholders to understand workforce, leadership and succession planning priorities.  

• Develop recommendations for a future regional leadership formation offer that supports teachers, middle leaders, senior leaders, headteachers, executive leaders, trust leaders, directors, governors, central team colleagues and aspiring CEOs.  

• Consider leadership development within the context of academisation and the growth of Catholic Multi Academy Trusts.  

• Ensure future programmes reflect the distinctive mission, values and vision of Catholic education.  

• Create pathways that support leadership formation at every stage of a professional journey, from aspiring leaders through to executive, trust and system leadership roles.  

• Produce a strategic framework and implementation plan aligned with the ambitions of the Formatio Strategic Plan, particularly its priorities relating to leadership formation, leadership infrastructure, talent development and knowledge sharing.

For an informal discussion, please contact Richard Woods via richard.woods@dioceseofshrewsbury.org

Letters of Application should be sent to richard.woods@dioceseofshrewsbury.org

Closing date:

September 22, 2026

Interview dates

Education
Schools

Deputy Headteacher, St Luke's Catholic Primary School, Knowsley

This is an external vacancy. Please apply directly with the school.

The Governing Body of St. Luke’s Catholic Primary School wish to invite applications from outstanding and inspirational practising Catholic teachers, with proven leadership and management skills, to play a pivotal role as Deputy Headteacher in our wonderful school. This is an exciting challenge for someone who can show commitment to maintaining and developing our Catholic ethos and work closely with our Headteacher to drive school improvement.  

Closing date:

October 12, 2026

Interview dates

External

Project Lead at North West Formatio Partnership

This is an external vacancy. Please apply directly to the partnership.

Catholic education is presented with many opportunities as school and trust structures continue to evolve and as the need to identify, form and support future leaders becomes ncreasingly important.  

The Project Lead will work collaboratively with North West diocesan education teams, Catholic school leaders, trust leaders, directors, central team colleagues and national partners to:

• Identify existing strengths, gaps and future leadership needs within Catholic education.  

• Engage with school, trust and diocesan stakeholders to understand workforce, leadership and succession planning priorities.  

• Develop recommendations for a future regional leadership formation offer that supports teachers, middle leaders, senior leaders, headteachers, executive leaders, trust leaders, directors, governors, central team colleagues and aspiring CEOs.  

• Consider leadership development within the context of academisation and the growth of Catholic Multi Academy Trusts.  

• Ensure future programmes reflect the distinctive mission, values and vision of Catholic education.  

• Create pathways that support leadership formation at every stage of a professional journey, from aspiring leaders through to executive, trust and system leadership roles.  

• Produce a strategic framework and implementation plan aligned with the ambitions of the Formatio Strategic Plan, particularly its priorities relating to leadership formation, leadership infrastructure, talent development and knowledge sharing.

For an informal discussion, please contact Richard Woods via richard.woods@dioceseofshrewsbury.org

Letters of Application should be sent to richard.woods@dioceseofshrewsbury.org

Closing date:

September 22, 2026

Interview dates

Archdiocese

Cleaner at Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King

An opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and experienced Cleaner to join the household team at the Metropolitan Cathedral.

This is a permanent position, working 15 hours per week, Wednesday to Sunday, 9am-12pm. The salary is £10,491.39 per annum.

5 weeks’ holiday plus bank holidays (pro-rata), a pension scheme and other benefits are available.

About the Role

The Metropolitan Cathedral Cleaner will undertake general cleaning duties as directed to exceptionally high standards across all designated areas of the Cathedral, specifically the Sacristy Corridors, Crypt stairway, Art Studio, all Music Department Offices including the choristers rehearsal room, the games room for both sets of choristers, the Music Library, Archive area, Meeting Room and toilets. The cleaner will also be required to clean the Crypt Chapel after Sunday Mass each week.

We are seeking a candidate who:

  • Proven cleaning experience in a domestic or commercial environment.
  • Understanding of appropriate cleaning methods and materials for different surfaces and fabrics.
  • Reliable, flexible, and able to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Display discretion, confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
  • A positive and professional attitude aligned with the mission and values of the Church.
  • Demonstrates good written and verbal communication skills

Closing date:

July 27, 2026

Interview dates

Education
Schools

Deputy Headteacher, St Richard's Catholic Primary School, Wigan

This is an external vacancy. Please apply directly with the school.

The governors of St Richard’s Catholic Primary School, wish to invite applications from practising Catholics with successful senior leadership and management experience for the post of Deputy Head to join the School’s Leadership and Management team at this well-established and happy school.              

Closing date:

September 7, 2026

Interview dates

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Why work here?

It is an exciting time to be joining the archdiocese as we are go through a period of change and implement our pastoral plan. Everyone who works here is involved in the meaningful work of our mission, sharing the good news of Jesus.

Our pay and benefits

The archdiocese matches employee contributions up to 6% of their pensionable salary and give generous annual leave allowance. Other benefits include a pension salary sacrifice scheme, death in service scheme (subject to criteria), discounted gym memberships and access to a 24/7 counselling scheme.

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