Work with us as we support local church communities and the spreading of the Gospel across the Archdiocese of Liverpool.
This is an external vacancy. Please apply directly with the school.
St John’s Catholic Primary School is a highly successful and inclusive school within the Archdiocese of Liverpool. Due to the forthcoming retirement of their highly respected, successful and much loved headteacher, governors are looking to appoint a headteacher, who is inspirational, enthusiastic and committed to leading their school in the next stage of its development. Their reputation is strong, and the school community supports the vision and Catholic ethos of the school. This is a wonderful opportunity for a practising Catholic, who is dynamic, forward thinking and who can work in partnership with staff, children, senior leaders and governors, to drive the continued and future successes of this school.
Closing date:
September 12, 2025
Interview dates
September 25 & 26 2025
An opportunity is available for an experienced Parish Cleaner to work at the premises and offices of Bishop Thomas Neylon at The Priory, 5 Lancaster Lane, Parbold, Wigan WN8 7HS in the parish of Our Lady and Saints, Parbold.
The successful candidate will be required to work closely with Bishop Thomas Neylon, the Parish Administrator and other parish staff.
Closing date:
May 30, 2025
Interview dates
This is an external vacancy. Please apply directly with the school.
The governors wish to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Lay Chaplain at All Hallows Catholic High School. The successful candidate will lead the spiritual life of the school and accompany staff and pupils on their faith journey.
Closing date:
June 16, 2025
Interview dates
This is an external vacancy. Please apply directly with the school.
Secondment of a Deputy Headteacher (non-teaching) L13-17, required for September 2025 initially for 2 terms.
The governors of St Oswald’s Catholic Primary School are looking to second an enthusiastic and inspirational practising Catholic Deputy Headteacher who will develop and share their vision of high-quality education for all, with a deep commitment to their mission statement: Together with Jesus, We will Learn and Grow in Faith.
Closing date:
June 9, 2025
Interview dates
This is an external vacancy. Please apply directly with the school.
Developing the Academy’s Catholic identity and ethos, building on the Academy’s educational and spiritual tradition. The chaplain will work closely with staff to support, maintain and develop Gospel values and encourage the spiritual life of the whole school community and to continue the work of St Julie. For the full job description, please see the attached job pack.
Closing date:
June 4, 2025
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Closing date:
June 12, 2025
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Closing date:
June 12, 2025
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Closing date:
June 12, 2025
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Closing date:
June 12, 2025
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Closing date:
June 12, 2025
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Closing date:
June 12, 2025
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Closing date:
June 12, 2025
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Closing date:
June 12, 2025
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Closing date:
June 12, 2025
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Closing date:
June 12, 2025
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Closing date:
June 12, 2025
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This is an external vacancy. Please apply directly to Rainbow Bereavement Support.
Rainbows Bereavement Support GB is an increasingly successful national charity offering training in bereavement and loss to school staff and bereavement support programmes for children and young people grieving a significant and often devastating loss in their lives.
If you would like to know more about the post, we warmly encourage you to speak informally and in confidence to Sharon Melia-Craven, Rainbows National Co-Director with specific responsibility for the North before making an application. Sharon may be contacted by sharon.rainbowsgb@btconnect.com or phone on 07764 431536.
The essential purpose of this post is twofold:
1. To support the work of Rainbows currently operating in the schools across the regions.
2. To actively encourage additional schools in the region to ensure staff are trained in bereavement and loss issues and make use of Rainbows programmes as a proven and successful means of supporting children and young people through painful transitions in their lives.
It will be a requirement of the post that the successful candidate undergoes training to become a Rainbows Registered Director/Trainer.
More information, including how you can apply, can be found below.
Closing date:
June 1, 2025
Interview dates
July 7, 2025
To provide a full administrative support service to the safeguarding section for paid workers, volunteers, clergy, and diocesan organisations across the Archdiocese of Liverpool. Liaising with the safeguarding team members and other identified agencies/personnel to ensure compliance with statutory regulations including the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). To promote best practice in relation to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults in the Catholic Church.
We are seeking a dedicated Safeguarding Administrator to support our safeguarding team in ensuring the safety and well-being of paid workers, volunteers, clergy, and diocesan organisations across the Archdiocese of Liverpool. If so, we would welcome an application from you for the post of Safeguarding Administrator within our COO department.
The successful post holder will be responsible for ensuring compliance with statutory regulations including the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and promoting best practice in relation to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults in the Catholic Church.
The role is part time, 21 hours per week, working Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm.
Closing date:
May 28, 2025
Interview dates
April 8, 2025
An opportunity is available for an experienced Parish Cleaner to work at the premises and offices of Bishop Thomas Neylon at The Priory, 5 Lancaster Lane, Parbold, Wigan WN8 7HS in the parish of Our Lady and Saints, Parbold.
The successful candidate will be required to work closely with Bishop Thomas Neylon, the Parish Administrator and other parish staff.
Closing date:
May 30, 2025
Interview dates
To provide a full administrative support service to the safeguarding section for paid workers, volunteers, clergy, and diocesan organisations across the Archdiocese of Liverpool. Liaising with the safeguarding team members and other identified agencies/personnel to ensure compliance with statutory regulations including the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). To promote best practice in relation to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults in the Catholic Church.
We are seeking a dedicated Safeguarding Administrator to support our safeguarding team in ensuring the safety and well-being of paid workers, volunteers, clergy, and diocesan organisations across the Archdiocese of Liverpool. If so, we would welcome an application from you for the post of Safeguarding Administrator within our COO department.
The successful post holder will be responsible for ensuring compliance with statutory regulations including the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and promoting best practice in relation to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults in the Catholic Church.
The role is part time, 21 hours per week, working Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm.
Closing date:
May 28, 2025
Interview dates
April 8, 2025
Closing date:
June 12, 2025
Interview dates
Closing date:
June 12, 2025
Interview dates
Closing date:
June 12, 2025
Interview dates
Closing date:
June 12, 2025
Interview dates
Closing date:
June 12, 2025
Interview dates
Closing date:
June 12, 2025
Interview dates
Closing date:
June 12, 2025
Interview dates
Closing date:
June 12, 2025
Interview dates
Closing date:
June 12, 2025
Interview dates
Closing date:
June 12, 2025
Interview dates
Closing date:
June 12, 2025
Interview dates
This is an external vacancy. Please apply directly with the school.
St John’s Catholic Primary School is a highly successful and inclusive school within the Archdiocese of Liverpool. Due to the forthcoming retirement of their highly respected, successful and much loved headteacher, governors are looking to appoint a headteacher, who is inspirational, enthusiastic and committed to leading their school in the next stage of its development. Their reputation is strong, and the school community supports the vision and Catholic ethos of the school. This is a wonderful opportunity for a practising Catholic, who is dynamic, forward thinking and who can work in partnership with staff, children, senior leaders and governors, to drive the continued and future successes of this school.
Closing date:
September 12, 2025
Interview dates
September 25 & 26 2025
This is an external vacancy. Please apply directly with the school.
The governors wish to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Lay Chaplain at All Hallows Catholic High School. The successful candidate will lead the spiritual life of the school and accompany staff and pupils on their faith journey.
Closing date:
June 16, 2025
Interview dates
This is an external vacancy. Please apply directly with the school.
Secondment of a Deputy Headteacher (non-teaching) L13-17, required for September 2025 initially for 2 terms.
The governors of St Oswald’s Catholic Primary School are looking to second an enthusiastic and inspirational practising Catholic Deputy Headteacher who will develop and share their vision of high-quality education for all, with a deep commitment to their mission statement: Together with Jesus, We will Learn and Grow in Faith.
Closing date:
June 9, 2025
Interview dates
This is an external vacancy. Please apply directly to Rainbow Bereavement Support.
Rainbows Bereavement Support GB is an increasingly successful national charity offering training in bereavement and loss to school staff and bereavement support programmes for children and young people grieving a significant and often devastating loss in their lives.
If you would like to know more about the post, we warmly encourage you to speak informally and in confidence to Sharon Melia-Craven, Rainbows National Co-Director with specific responsibility for the North before making an application. Sharon may be contacted by sharon.rainbowsgb@btconnect.com or phone on 07764 431536.
The essential purpose of this post is twofold:
1. To support the work of Rainbows currently operating in the schools across the regions.
2. To actively encourage additional schools in the region to ensure staff are trained in bereavement and loss issues and make use of Rainbows programmes as a proven and successful means of supporting children and young people through painful transitions in their lives.
It will be a requirement of the post that the successful candidate undergoes training to become a Rainbows Registered Director/Trainer.
More information, including how you can apply, can be found below.
Closing date:
June 1, 2025
Interview dates
July 7, 2025
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.
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.
For every post advertised you must ensure that you complete a separate application form and supporting statement as each role will have a different job description and person specification and therefore different requirements.
It is important that you demonstrate for each role why you are a suitable candidate for that particular post.
We will use the detail provided on your application form under the ‘Employment History’ section of your application form to request employment references from both your current and previous employer.
If you have just completed full-time education, your course tutor, or other academic staff member familiar with your work, could be used as an alternative.
We also request details of two character referees who are not connected with your present or previous employer.
The time that we take to respond to candidates will vary from post to post depending on how many applications we receive. However, all candidates will be notified as to the outcome of their application within a few weeks of the closing date.
In exceptional circumstances where the shortlisting process takes longer than expected, candidates will be contacted accordingly.
The purpose of the Equal Opportunities monitoring form is to assist us in monitoring the implementation and effectiveness of our Equal Opportunities policy.
The information collected will be stored and processed in accordance with Data Protection Principles for the purpose of preparing anonymised statistical reports where appropriate.
The information will not be made available to the selection panel and will not, therefore, be used in any part of the recruitment decision making process.
