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Current vacancies

Parish
Archdiocese

Parish Administrator (Admin and Finance) at Holy Name and Our Lady and St Philomena, Fazakerley

An exciting opportunity for an experienced and highly organised Parish Administrator to join the parish working closely with Father Mark Fairhurst. You will be based in the parish office located within the presbytery at Moss Pits Lane ,Fazakerley, Liverpool, L10 9LG.

This is a permanent position, working 20 hours per week Monday - Friday 10:00am -2:00pm. The salary is £15,142.85 per annum (FTE £26,500)

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

About the Role

The Parish Administrator will provide high-quality administrative and financial support to ensure the smooth running of day-to-day parish operations. Key responsibilities include maintaining parish registers, parish admin and issuing certificates for baptisms, weddings, funerals, and other sacramental records. the successful candidate will also be required to use accounting software, produce weekly newsletters and liaise with parishioners, contractors and Archdiocesan Officers.

We are seeking a candidate who:

Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Has proven experience in a similar administrative role involving a wide range of financial and administrative tasks.

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Can work Independently, manage parish diary’s and prioritise task to meet deadlines.

Display discretion, confidentiality and professionalism at all times.

Monitor statutory compliance matters e.g. Gas, fire alarm systems, legionella, asbestos

Closing date:

June 8, 2026

Interview dates

Safeguarding
Archdiocese

Safeguarding Administrator

Are you organised, adaptable and confident in supporting a busy team?

An excellent opportunity is available at the Archdiocese of Liverpool for an Administrator within the Safeguarding team to provide high‑quality administrative support.

In this vital role, you will process and quality‑check DBS applications, support enquiries from parishes and external agencies, and help ensure compliance with national safeguarding standards. You will be a key point of contact for the safeguarding office, contributing to safe, effective and compassionate safeguarding practice across the Archdiocese.

In this role, you should be able to demonstrate:

Strong organisation, accuracy and attention to detail, including confident handling of confidential information.

Skilled in data entry and maintaining digital records or databases.

Clear, professional communication with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Proficient in Microsoft Office and administrative systems, with a proactive approach to problem‑solving and improving processes

Flexible, professional, and aligned with the safeguarding values of the Archdiocese, including supporting occasional evening/weekend events.

Within this role, you will be expected to:

Process and quality‑check DBS applications while maintaining accurate, compliant safeguarding records and databases.

Respond professionally to enquiries and support initial safeguarding contacts with clear, accurate information capture.

Update safeguarding content on the website and intranet, and assist with training events, DBS clinics and related administration.

Build effective working relationships with clergy, parish representatives and external partners,attending meetings and taking minutes.

Uphold data protection, confidentiality and safeguarding procedures, contribute to service improvements, and carry out other reasonable duties as required.

Closing date:

June 3, 2026

Interview dates

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

Education
Schools

Deputy Headteacher - Curriculum & Teaching, Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Liverpool

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

The Governors of Holy Family Catholic Primary School in Toxteth, Liverpool are seeking to appoint a Deputy Headteacher who is committed to living out the Catholic ethos of the school, enthusiastic, inspirational and dedicated to leading our school community.

Closing date:

June 12, 2026

Interview dates

Education
Schools

Deputy Headteacher, St Michael & All Angels Catholic Primary School, Knowsley

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

The Governing Body of St. Michael & All Angels 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 newly appointed Headteacher to drive school improvement.  

Closing date:

June 8, 2026

Interview dates

Education
Schools

Deputy Headteacher Secondment Opportunity, St Sebastian's Catholic Primary School, Liverpool

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

We are delighted to offer an exceptional secondment opportunity for an experienced senior leader, or a highly effective aspiring leader, to join our community as Deputy Headteacher. We are looking for someone who will bring warmth, creativity and confidence; someone who believes deeply in the power of Catholic education to transform lives.

Closing date:

June 8, 2026

Interview dates

Education
Schools

Headteacher Secondment Opportunity, St Lewis Catholic Primary School, Warrington

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

The Governors of St Lewis’ are offering an exciting secondment opportunity for an interim headteacher with a small teaching commitment. This post would suit an experienced senior leader aspiring to headship, or a serving headteacher supported by a deputy headteacher who can step up to headship within their own school during the secondment period.

Closing date:

June 11, 2026

Interview dates

Education
Schools

Deputy Headteacher, All Saints Catholic Primary School, Liverpool

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

The Governors of All Saints Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint a practising catholic who is enthusiastic, inspirational and dedicated to lead our wonderful school.

We wish to appoint:

  • a committed leader with a strong, lived faith and deep commitment to Catholic Education and the Catholic ethos of the school
  • a driven and motivated practitioner with a proven track record of school improvement
  • a person who values all children as individuals and ensures that all children are confident and able to achieve their full potential
  • a leader and innovator who encourages, enthuses and motivates the whole school community through excellent communication, interpersonal skills, high expectation and ambition for all
  • someone who will maintain and develop the partnerships between our school, our parents and carers, our Parish, Archdiocese, Local Authority and the wider community.

Closing date:

June 8, 2026

Interview dates

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

Parish
Archdiocese

Parish Administrator (Admin and Finance) at Holy Name and Our Lady and St Philomena, Fazakerley

An exciting opportunity for an experienced and highly organised Parish Administrator to join the parish working closely with Father Mark Fairhurst. You will be based in the parish office located within the presbytery at Moss Pits Lane ,Fazakerley, Liverpool, L10 9LG.

This is a permanent position, working 20 hours per week Monday - Friday 10:00am -2:00pm. The salary is £15,142.85 per annum (FTE £26,500)

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

About the Role

The Parish Administrator will provide high-quality administrative and financial support to ensure the smooth running of day-to-day parish operations. Key responsibilities include maintaining parish registers, parish admin and issuing certificates for baptisms, weddings, funerals, and other sacramental records. the successful candidate will also be required to use accounting software, produce weekly newsletters and liaise with parishioners, contractors and Archdiocesan Officers.

We are seeking a candidate who:

Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Has proven experience in a similar administrative role involving a wide range of financial and administrative tasks.

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Can work Independently, manage parish diary’s and prioritise task to meet deadlines.

Display discretion, confidentiality and professionalism at all times.

Monitor statutory compliance matters e.g. Gas, fire alarm systems, legionella, asbestos

Closing date:

June 8, 2026

Interview dates

Education
Schools

Deputy Headteacher - Curriculum & Teaching, Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Liverpool

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

The Governors of Holy Family Catholic Primary School in Toxteth, Liverpool are seeking to appoint a Deputy Headteacher who is committed to living out the Catholic ethos of the school, enthusiastic, inspirational and dedicated to leading our school community.

Closing date:

June 12, 2026

Interview dates

Education
Schools

Deputy Headteacher, St Michael & All Angels Catholic Primary School, Knowsley

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

The Governing Body of St. Michael & All Angels 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 newly appointed Headteacher to drive school improvement.  

Closing date:

June 8, 2026

Interview dates

Safeguarding
Archdiocese

Safeguarding Administrator

Are you organised, adaptable and confident in supporting a busy team?

An excellent opportunity is available at the Archdiocese of Liverpool for an Administrator within the Safeguarding team to provide high‑quality administrative support.

In this vital role, you will process and quality‑check DBS applications, support enquiries from parishes and external agencies, and help ensure compliance with national safeguarding standards. You will be a key point of contact for the safeguarding office, contributing to safe, effective and compassionate safeguarding practice across the Archdiocese.

In this role, you should be able to demonstrate:

Strong organisation, accuracy and attention to detail, including confident handling of confidential information.

Skilled in data entry and maintaining digital records or databases.

Clear, professional communication with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Proficient in Microsoft Office and administrative systems, with a proactive approach to problem‑solving and improving processes

Flexible, professional, and aligned with the safeguarding values of the Archdiocese, including supporting occasional evening/weekend events.

Within this role, you will be expected to:

Process and quality‑check DBS applications while maintaining accurate, compliant safeguarding records and databases.

Respond professionally to enquiries and support initial safeguarding contacts with clear, accurate information capture.

Update safeguarding content on the website and intranet, and assist with training events, DBS clinics and related administration.

Build effective working relationships with clergy, parish representatives and external partners,attending meetings and taking minutes.

Uphold data protection, confidentiality and safeguarding procedures, contribute to service improvements, and carry out other reasonable duties as required.

Closing date:

June 3, 2026

Interview dates

Education
Schools

Deputy Headteacher Secondment Opportunity, St Sebastian's Catholic Primary School, Liverpool

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

We are delighted to offer an exceptional secondment opportunity for an experienced senior leader, or a highly effective aspiring leader, to join our community as Deputy Headteacher. We are looking for someone who will bring warmth, creativity and confidence; someone who believes deeply in the power of Catholic education to transform lives.

Closing date:

June 8, 2026

Interview dates

Education
Schools

Headteacher Secondment Opportunity, St Lewis Catholic Primary School, Warrington

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

The Governors of St Lewis’ are offering an exciting secondment opportunity for an interim headteacher with a small teaching commitment. This post would suit an experienced senior leader aspiring to headship, or a serving headteacher supported by a deputy headteacher who can step up to headship within their own school during the secondment period.

Closing date:

June 11, 2026

Interview dates

Education
Schools

Deputy Headteacher, All Saints Catholic Primary School, Liverpool

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

The Governors of All Saints Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint a practising catholic who is enthusiastic, inspirational and dedicated to lead our wonderful school.

We wish to appoint:

  • a committed leader with a strong, lived faith and deep commitment to Catholic Education and the Catholic ethos of the school
  • a driven and motivated practitioner with a proven track record of school improvement
  • a person who values all children as individuals and ensures that all children are confident and able to achieve their full potential
  • a leader and innovator who encourages, enthuses and motivates the whole school community through excellent communication, interpersonal skills, high expectation and ambition for all
  • someone who will maintain and develop the partnerships between our school, our parents and carers, our Parish, Archdiocese, Local Authority and the wider community.

Closing date:

June 8, 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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