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Education
Archdiocese

Administrator (Education)

This is an exciting opportunity for an administration professional to join our team and support the education department of the Archdiocese in its wider educational mission. You will be based within the Education Department at the St. Margaret Clitherow Centre.

As a department we are focused on improving the standards of education, thereby ensuring that all students have access to a high-quality Catholic education.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Delivering high quality, administrative support to the department.

Supporting the Office Manager with projects and events.

Liaise with the Finance Department regarding payment of invoices, updating systems where appropriate

Supporting the wider team during busy times in the academic year with administration associated with appeals,

governance and Ofsted.

To thrive in this role, you should be able to demonstrate the following:

Evidence of recent good standard of education or relevant experience.

Relevant experience within an admin role.

Excellent IT skills and confident in the use of technology.

Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities to work with stakeholders at all levels.

The ability to maintain strict confidentiality and demonstrate empathy and sensitivity in your work.

Within this role you will be expected to:

Coordinate and manage processes needed to keep the department running.

Keep records up to date and be the first point of contact for any and all queries within the department.

Attend, support and contribute to internal and external training.

provide advice to departmental officers and support governance officers with their roles.

Closing date:

August 15, 2025

Interview dates

Education
Archdiocese

Religious Education (Prayer and Liturgy) Adviser

This is an exciting opportunity for an education professional to join our team and support the schools and colleges of the archdiocese in its wider educational mission. You will be based within the Education Department at the St. Margaret Clitherow Centre with the post involving travel and direct work with our schools, colleges and academies across the whole archdiocese.

As a department we are focused on improving the standards of education, thereby ensuring that all students have access to a high-quality Catholic education.

The successful candidate will be responsible for promoting Prayer and Liturgy, Catholic life and Mission and Religious Education in the schools, colleges and academies of the Archdiocese of Liverpool. We are seeking an

experienced professional who is passionate about the quality of prayer and liturgy offered in our schools and who will be excited to support schools in this area.

You must be comfortable in building relationships and offering training and support to schools to bring about improvement.

Closing date:

August 4, 2025

Interview dates

Parish centres
Parish Centres

Parish Centre Manager at St Basil's, Widnes

The role of Parish Centre Manager is a diverse and busy one. As the designated premises supervisor (licensee) you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the bar and kitchen by successfully managing cash, stock and staff members and by complying with licencing and health & safety regulations.

You will be responsible for exceptional levels of customer service at the centre and ensuring all customers receive a good experience.

You will be tasked with further developing a programme of activities which meets the needs of the local parish and community and maximises the accommodation available. You and your team will be responsible for building active partnerships with stakeholders and forming collaborative links with charities and community groups.

You will work closely with the parish priest, school and volunteers in shaping the offer of your centre.

No day will look the same and you will be responsible for organising your staff rota’s to appropriately suit the centre’s activities. You will have the support of professional teams at the archdiocese with areas such as Finance and HR.

We are looking for a confident communicator who is comfortable initiating and developing professional relationships. You will be organised and effective at multi-tasking a wide range of activities. Computer literacy is essential for management and marketing activities.

A visit is strongly recommended before application in order to gain an understanding of the premises and their potential.

This is an amazing opportunity to work at the heart of the community and help shape services which will have a lasting impact within our parishes and beyond.

Closing date:

August 13, 2025

Interview dates

Schools

Headteacher, Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, St Helens

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

Holy Cross Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint an inspiring and dedicated practising Catholic to lead the school in the next exciting stage of its journey.

 At Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Christ is at the heart of everything they do. Their mission is to provide a nurturing, high-quality Catholic education where every child is encouraged to grow in faith, love, and learning. They are proud of their strong sense of community and commitment to Gospel values.

Closing date:

September 15, 2025

Interview dates

September 29 & 30 2025

Schools

Headteacher, St Mary's Catholic Primary Blackbrook, St Helens

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

Following sixteen years of dedicated and highly successful service, the current Headteacher is leaving to pursue new challenges. The pupils, staff and Governors of St. Mary’s Catholic Primary Blackbrook are seeking to appoint an inspirational, creative, and highly motivated Catholic Headteacher to lead the school and move it to the next stage of its aspirational journey.

Closing date:

September 11, 2025

Interview dates

Archdiocese

Chaplaincy Assistant at St Philip Neri

Are you interested in working with the Catholic Chaplaincy team to the Liverpool Universities?

Would you enjoy assisting with the running of the chaplaincy, supporting students and staff on their journey of faith, helping with retreats and other faith events? If so this opportunity might be just right for you!

This is a fixed-term post for 38 weeks starting September 2025. The hours of work are 25 per week to include some evenings and weekends. The salary is £12,264.50 per annum (FTE is £23,500). You will be based at St Philip Neri House, Catharine Street, Liverpool, L8 7NL.

5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays (pro-rata) and pension scheme are available.

Candidates who have applied within the last 12 months will not be considered.

Closing date:

August 1, 2025

Interview dates

Archdiocese

Security Officer at Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King, Liverpool

An opportunity is available to join the Security Team located at the Metropolitan Cathedral, Liverpool.

This is a permanent, full-time role (35 hours per week), operating on a two-week Rota that includes daytime, evening and weekend shifts:

Week 1 - Monday, Tuesday - ON; Wednesday, Thursday, Friday - OFF; Saturday, Sunday - ON

Week 2 - Monday, Tuesday - OFF; Wednesday, Thursday, Friday - ON; Saturday, Sunday - OFF

Salary: £22,932 per annum.

Benefits: 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays (pro-rata) and access to a pension scheme.

The successful candidate will play a vital role in maintaining an effective security presence across the Cathedral, the Crypt and the surrounding grounds. Responsibilities include safeguarding the building and its artefacts, responding to security and safety concerns raised by clergy, staff or visitors and reporting any incidents or risks to the Dean of the Cathedral.

Closing date:

August 18, 2025

Interview dates

Schools

Headteacher, St John's Catholic Primary School, 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

Education
Archdiocese

Administrator (Education)

This is an exciting opportunity for an administration professional to join our team and support the education department of the Archdiocese in its wider educational mission. You will be based within the Education Department at the St. Margaret Clitherow Centre.

As a department we are focused on improving the standards of education, thereby ensuring that all students have access to a high-quality Catholic education.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Delivering high quality, administrative support to the department.

Supporting the Office Manager with projects and events.

Liaise with the Finance Department regarding payment of invoices, updating systems where appropriate

Supporting the wider team during busy times in the academic year with administration associated with appeals,

governance and Ofsted.

To thrive in this role, you should be able to demonstrate the following:

Evidence of recent good standard of education or relevant experience.

Relevant experience within an admin role.

Excellent IT skills and confident in the use of technology.

Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities to work with stakeholders at all levels.

The ability to maintain strict confidentiality and demonstrate empathy and sensitivity in your work.

Within this role you will be expected to:

Coordinate and manage processes needed to keep the department running.

Keep records up to date and be the first point of contact for any and all queries within the department.

Attend, support and contribute to internal and external training.

provide advice to departmental officers and support governance officers with their roles.

Closing date:

August 15, 2025

Interview dates

Education
Archdiocese

Religious Education (Prayer and Liturgy) Adviser

This is an exciting opportunity for an education professional to join our team and support the schools and colleges of the archdiocese in its wider educational mission. You will be based within the Education Department at the St. Margaret Clitherow Centre with the post involving travel and direct work with our schools, colleges and academies across the whole archdiocese.

As a department we are focused on improving the standards of education, thereby ensuring that all students have access to a high-quality Catholic education.

The successful candidate will be responsible for promoting Prayer and Liturgy, Catholic life and Mission and Religious Education in the schools, colleges and academies of the Archdiocese of Liverpool. We are seeking an

experienced professional who is passionate about the quality of prayer and liturgy offered in our schools and who will be excited to support schools in this area.

You must be comfortable in building relationships and offering training and support to schools to bring about improvement.

Closing date:

August 4, 2025

Interview dates

Archdiocese

Chaplaincy Assistant at St Philip Neri

Are you interested in working with the Catholic Chaplaincy team to the Liverpool Universities?

Would you enjoy assisting with the running of the chaplaincy, supporting students and staff on their journey of faith, helping with retreats and other faith events? If so this opportunity might be just right for you!

This is a fixed-term post for 38 weeks starting September 2025. The hours of work are 25 per week to include some evenings and weekends. The salary is £12,264.50 per annum (FTE is £23,500). You will be based at St Philip Neri House, Catharine Street, Liverpool, L8 7NL.

5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays (pro-rata) and pension scheme are available.

Candidates who have applied within the last 12 months will not be considered.

Closing date:

August 1, 2025

Interview dates

Archdiocese

Security Officer at Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King, Liverpool

An opportunity is available to join the Security Team located at the Metropolitan Cathedral, Liverpool.

This is a permanent, full-time role (35 hours per week), operating on a two-week Rota that includes daytime, evening and weekend shifts:

Week 1 - Monday, Tuesday - ON; Wednesday, Thursday, Friday - OFF; Saturday, Sunday - ON

Week 2 - Monday, Tuesday - OFF; Wednesday, Thursday, Friday - ON; Saturday, Sunday - OFF

Salary: £22,932 per annum.

Benefits: 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays (pro-rata) and access to a pension scheme.

The successful candidate will play a vital role in maintaining an effective security presence across the Cathedral, the Crypt and the surrounding grounds. Responsibilities include safeguarding the building and its artefacts, responding to security and safety concerns raised by clergy, staff or visitors and reporting any incidents or risks to the Dean of the Cathedral.

Closing date:

August 18, 2025

Interview dates

Parish centres
Parish Centres

Parish Centre Manager at St Basil's, Widnes

The role of Parish Centre Manager is a diverse and busy one. As the designated premises supervisor (licensee) you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the bar and kitchen by successfully managing cash, stock and staff members and by complying with licencing and health & safety regulations.

You will be responsible for exceptional levels of customer service at the centre and ensuring all customers receive a good experience.

You will be tasked with further developing a programme of activities which meets the needs of the local parish and community and maximises the accommodation available. You and your team will be responsible for building active partnerships with stakeholders and forming collaborative links with charities and community groups.

You will work closely with the parish priest, school and volunteers in shaping the offer of your centre.

No day will look the same and you will be responsible for organising your staff rota’s to appropriately suit the centre’s activities. You will have the support of professional teams at the archdiocese with areas such as Finance and HR.

We are looking for a confident communicator who is comfortable initiating and developing professional relationships. You will be organised and effective at multi-tasking a wide range of activities. Computer literacy is essential for management and marketing activities.

A visit is strongly recommended before application in order to gain an understanding of the premises and their potential.

This is an amazing opportunity to work at the heart of the community and help shape services which will have a lasting impact within our parishes and beyond.

Closing date:

August 13, 2025

Interview dates

Schools

Headteacher, Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, St Helens

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

Holy Cross Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint an inspiring and dedicated practising Catholic to lead the school in the next exciting stage of its journey.

 At Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Christ is at the heart of everything they do. Their mission is to provide a nurturing, high-quality Catholic education where every child is encouraged to grow in faith, love, and learning. They are proud of their strong sense of community and commitment to Gospel values.

Closing date:

September 15, 2025

Interview dates

September 29 & 30 2025

Schools

Headteacher, St Mary's Catholic Primary Blackbrook, St Helens

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

Following sixteen years of dedicated and highly successful service, the current Headteacher is leaving to pursue new challenges. The pupils, staff and Governors of St. Mary’s Catholic Primary Blackbrook are seeking to appoint an inspirational, creative, and highly motivated Catholic Headteacher to lead the school and move it to the next stage of its aspirational journey.

Closing date:

September 11, 2025

Interview dates

Schools

Headteacher, St John's Catholic Primary School, 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

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

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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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