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Current vacancies

Schools

Deputy Headteacher at St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Warrington

This is an external vacancy. Please apply directly via the School.

St. Stephen’s Catholic Primary School is a welcoming place to be. The school provides a nurturing environment where pupils learn well. Staff foster a keen sense of pride among pupils, ensuring that they feel happy, safe and secure. The school has established clear expectations for the behaviour of pupils, including for children in the early years. Pupils are polite and respectful to each other and to staff. Pupils are aspirational for their futures. They enjoy learning and they are keen to participate fully in lessons. Staff have high expectations of pupils’ learning. They support pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to achieve consistently well across the curriculum. (OFSTED, October 2023)

The children, staff and governors of St. Stephen’s Catholic Primary School wish to appoint a committed, enthusiastic and inspirational Deputy Headteacher who can make a significant contribution to the leadership and management of our school.  As Deputy Headteacher, you will work alongside our Headteacher to provide vision, direction and leadership, in order to build on our many strengths and to support and lead our school into the future.

Closing date:

September 16, 2024

Interview dates

September 30, 2024

Parish
Archdiocese

Parish and Vocation Administrator (Admin and Finance) at St Charles and St Thomas More, Aigburth

An opportunity is available for a highly skilled and experienced administrator to work in the parish office, working closely with the parish priest, Rev Ron Johnson . This is a part time, permanent post to be worked over 5 days each week. The successful candidate will be required to provide a highly professional and confidential administration support service to the Parish Priest and Parish, in all areas of general, vocational and financial administrative tasks, always ensuring sensitivity. Applicants must have empathy with the ethos and mission of the Roman Catholic Church and a commitment to the work of the Archdiocese of Liverpool. Applicants should also have; experience of working in a similar role dealing with a broad range of administrative tasks, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and an ability to work unsupervised. Experience of implementing new administrative processes and knowledge of local parish community would be advantageous.

Closing date:

August 14, 2024

Interview dates

Wednesday 21 August 2024

Schools

Headteacher of St Sebastian’s Catholic Primary School in Liverpool

This is an external advert, please apply directly via the school.

Due to the retirement of our highly respected and successful head teacher, the federated governing body of St Cuthbert's and St Sebastian's Catholic Primary Schools (including the Field of Dreams Nursery) is seeking to appoint a head teacher for St Sebastian's Catholic Primary School. The governors are looking for a head teacher who is:

• A practising Catholic

• Highly motivated with energy, drive and ambition

• An inspirational leader of learning

St Sebastian’s is blessed with:

• A hardworking and committed staff team

• Delightful and inspiring pupils

• A skilled and highly experienced governing body

• Supportive parents and carers

Closing date:

September 13, 2024

Interview dates

September 24th, 2024

Schools

Headteacher of Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School in St Helens

This is an external vacancy, please apply directly via the school.

Following the promotion of our previous Headteacher, the Governing Body of Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School wish to appoint a highly motivated inspirational and reflective leader.

This is an exciting opportunity for a practising Catholic who can show commitment to maintain and developing our Catholic ethos. We are seeking a leader who is dynamic, forward thinking and who can further drive and improve the existing, ‘high quality education at our small, family orientated school.’ (Ofsted April2023 - Good)

Our reputation is strong, and the school community supports the vision and Catholic ethos of the school. This is a great opportunity for a strong and effective leader to make a significant impact at a school which places children at the centre of all that is does.

Closing date:

September 6, 2024

Interview dates

September 26th & 27th, 2024

Schools

Headteacher of St Anne’s Catholic Primary School Ormskirk

This is an external advert, please apply directly via the school.

This is an exciting time for you to apply to become our next Headteacher at our vibrant, caring, and dynamic school where pupils are secure and happy, and where staff are motivated and effective.  

St Anne’s School is a genuinely caring and happy Catholic community driven by its Mission statement to help each child become the best they can be. Pupils love their school and are proud of all they achieve as individuals and as members of the whole school family.  They want their new Headteacher to be kind, fair and friendly and who will work with staff, families, and Governors to build on the wonderful school development achieved over recent years.  

Closing date:

September 4, 2024

Interview dates

TBC

Schools

Headteacher of St Margaret Mary’s Catholic Infant School in Liverpool

This is an external advert, please apply directly via the school.

The Governing Body of St Margaret Mary’s Catholic Infant School is seeking to appoint a committed and practising Catholic, who is an enthusiastic, inspirational and dedicated individual, able to further develop this popular and successful school. We wish to appoint a Headteacher who leads by example, is kind, empathetic, nurturing and patient, whilst striving to provide the very best for each of the children in our care.

Closing date:

September 16, 2024

Interview dates

September 26th & 27th, 2024

Schools

Director of Catholic Education at St Joseph's CMAT

This is an external post. Please apply via the Trust.

The Board of Directors of St Joseph Catholic Multi Academy Trust is looking to appoint an outstanding Director of Catholic Education to be responsible for the strategic leadership of Catholic Life and Mission, Religious Education and Collective Worship. Reporting directly to the CEO, the Director of Catholic Education will be part of the Trust’s Senior Executive Team and play a key role in the future development of the Trust.

For an application pack, please contact Lisa Kelly recruitment@sjcmat.co.uk  

Closing date:

September 9, 2024

Interview dates

Chaplaincy
Archdiocese

University Chaplaincy Assistant

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 in September 2024, working 25 hours per week to include some evenings and weekends. The salary is £10,868.00 per annum (Full time equivalent is £20,820.80. You will be based at Philip Neri House, Catharine Street, Liverpool, L8 7NL.

For an informal chat about the role, please contact Father Neil Ritchie, Priest Chaplain on 0151 709 3858.

Closing date:

July 29, 2024

Interview dates

Schools

Headteacher of Our Lady’s Bishop Eton Primary School in Liverpool

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

This is an opportunity to apply for the post of Headteacher in popular and much sought after Catholic school with a proud tradition of producing high standards in both learning and personal development and meeting the needs and ambitions of its pupils and parents.

Closing date:

September 11, 2024

Interview dates

September 26 & 27, 2024

Parish
Archdiocese

Parish and Vocation Administrator (Admin and Finance) at St Charles and St Thomas More, Aigburth

An opportunity is available for a highly skilled and experienced administrator to work in the parish office, working closely with the parish priest, Rev Ron Johnson . This is a part time, permanent post to be worked over 5 days each week. The successful candidate will be required to provide a highly professional and confidential administration support service to the Parish Priest and Parish, in all areas of general, vocational and financial administrative tasks, always ensuring sensitivity. Applicants must have empathy with the ethos and mission of the Roman Catholic Church and a commitment to the work of the Archdiocese of Liverpool. Applicants should also have; experience of working in a similar role dealing with a broad range of administrative tasks, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and an ability to work unsupervised. Experience of implementing new administrative processes and knowledge of local parish community would be advantageous.

Closing date:

August 14, 2024

Interview dates

Wednesday 21 August 2024

Chaplaincy
Archdiocese

University Chaplaincy Assistant

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 in September 2024, working 25 hours per week to include some evenings and weekends. The salary is £10,868.00 per annum (Full time equivalent is £20,820.80. You will be based at Philip Neri House, Catharine Street, Liverpool, L8 7NL.

For an informal chat about the role, please contact Father Neil Ritchie, Priest Chaplain on 0151 709 3858.

Closing date:

July 29, 2024

Interview dates

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

Schools

Deputy Headteacher at St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Warrington

This is an external vacancy. Please apply directly via the School.

St. Stephen’s Catholic Primary School is a welcoming place to be. The school provides a nurturing environment where pupils learn well. Staff foster a keen sense of pride among pupils, ensuring that they feel happy, safe and secure. The school has established clear expectations for the behaviour of pupils, including for children in the early years. Pupils are polite and respectful to each other and to staff. Pupils are aspirational for their futures. They enjoy learning and they are keen to participate fully in lessons. Staff have high expectations of pupils’ learning. They support pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to achieve consistently well across the curriculum. (OFSTED, October 2023)

The children, staff and governors of St. Stephen’s Catholic Primary School wish to appoint a committed, enthusiastic and inspirational Deputy Headteacher who can make a significant contribution to the leadership and management of our school.  As Deputy Headteacher, you will work alongside our Headteacher to provide vision, direction and leadership, in order to build on our many strengths and to support and lead our school into the future.

Closing date:

September 16, 2024

Interview dates

September 30, 2024

Schools

Headteacher of St Sebastian’s Catholic Primary School in Liverpool

This is an external advert, please apply directly via the school.

Due to the retirement of our highly respected and successful head teacher, the federated governing body of St Cuthbert's and St Sebastian's Catholic Primary Schools (including the Field of Dreams Nursery) is seeking to appoint a head teacher for St Sebastian's Catholic Primary School. The governors are looking for a head teacher who is:

• A practising Catholic

• Highly motivated with energy, drive and ambition

• An inspirational leader of learning

St Sebastian’s is blessed with:

• A hardworking and committed staff team

• Delightful and inspiring pupils

• A skilled and highly experienced governing body

• Supportive parents and carers

Closing date:

September 13, 2024

Interview dates

September 24th, 2024

Schools

Headteacher of Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School in St Helens

This is an external vacancy, please apply directly via the school.

Following the promotion of our previous Headteacher, the Governing Body of Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School wish to appoint a highly motivated inspirational and reflective leader.

This is an exciting opportunity for a practising Catholic who can show commitment to maintain and developing our Catholic ethos. We are seeking a leader who is dynamic, forward thinking and who can further drive and improve the existing, ‘high quality education at our small, family orientated school.’ (Ofsted April2023 - Good)

Our reputation is strong, and the school community supports the vision and Catholic ethos of the school. This is a great opportunity for a strong and effective leader to make a significant impact at a school which places children at the centre of all that is does.

Closing date:

September 6, 2024

Interview dates

September 26th & 27th, 2024

Schools

Headteacher of St Anne’s Catholic Primary School Ormskirk

This is an external advert, please apply directly via the school.

This is an exciting time for you to apply to become our next Headteacher at our vibrant, caring, and dynamic school where pupils are secure and happy, and where staff are motivated and effective.  

St Anne’s School is a genuinely caring and happy Catholic community driven by its Mission statement to help each child become the best they can be. Pupils love their school and are proud of all they achieve as individuals and as members of the whole school family.  They want their new Headteacher to be kind, fair and friendly and who will work with staff, families, and Governors to build on the wonderful school development achieved over recent years.  

Closing date:

September 4, 2024

Interview dates

TBC

Schools

Headteacher of St Margaret Mary’s Catholic Infant School in Liverpool

This is an external advert, please apply directly via the school.

The Governing Body of St Margaret Mary’s Catholic Infant School is seeking to appoint a committed and practising Catholic, who is an enthusiastic, inspirational and dedicated individual, able to further develop this popular and successful school. We wish to appoint a Headteacher who leads by example, is kind, empathetic, nurturing and patient, whilst striving to provide the very best for each of the children in our care.

Closing date:

September 16, 2024

Interview dates

September 26th & 27th, 2024

Schools

Director of Catholic Education at St Joseph's CMAT

This is an external post. Please apply via the Trust.

The Board of Directors of St Joseph Catholic Multi Academy Trust is looking to appoint an outstanding Director of Catholic Education to be responsible for the strategic leadership of Catholic Life and Mission, Religious Education and Collective Worship. Reporting directly to the CEO, the Director of Catholic Education will be part of the Trust’s Senior Executive Team and play a key role in the future development of the Trust.

For an application pack, please contact Lisa Kelly recruitment@sjcmat.co.uk  

Closing date:

September 9, 2024

Interview dates

Schools

Headteacher of Our Lady’s Bishop Eton Primary School in Liverpool

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

This is an opportunity to apply for the post of Headteacher in popular and much sought after Catholic school with a proud tradition of producing high standards in both learning and personal development and meeting the needs and ambitions of its pupils and parents.

Closing date:

September 11, 2024

Interview dates

September 26 & 27, 2024

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

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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