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Why work for us

  • Be a direct link to headteachers and chairs of governors and help them in support and challenge.
  • Help secure the future of Catholic education in the Archdiocese of Liverpool.
  • Many different roles ranging from leadership admin support to formation.
  • In a changing educational landscape to be a key player/leader/decision maker.

Jobs in the Education Service

Education

Secondment Opportunity for Deputy Headteacher at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School in Aintree

*This is an external post. Please apply via the method below.

Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School is looking for an experienced Deputy Headteacher or Assistant Headteacher who can be seconded to a non-teaching post for the next academic year as interim Deputy Headteacher. The Governors see this as an excellent and unique opportunity to develop high quality leadership and management skills and knowledge along side an extremely experienced Headteacher.

Interested applicants must have ‘in principle’ agreement from their current Headteacher.

In the first instance, interested candidates should forward a written expression of interest to the archdiocesan schools’ officer by Wednesday 8 May. Informal discussions are very welcome.  Please contact Maria McGarry on 07769741690 or m.mcgarry@rcaol.org.uk at the archdiocese.

Closing date:

May 8, 2024

Interview dates

Education

Teacher of RE at St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy in St Helens

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

Governors of this small friendly school seek to appoint an excellent classroom practitioner who is dedicated to setting high expectations and achieving the highest standards for all. The successful candidate will be required to teach RE across the age and ability range and have a willingness to contribute to the school’s Catholic Christian ethos and broader aspects of the school. They will join a welcoming, established and experienced team.

Closing date:

May 7, 2024

Interview dates

TBC

Education

Deputy Headteacher at Broughton Hall Catholic High school in Liverpool

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

Broughton Hall Catholic High School is seeking to appoint an outstanding and inspirational teacher and leader. The Deputy Head Teacher will be an experienced, skilled, strategic leader with the right combination of personal and professional skills to help lead our school.

Closing date:

May 6, 2024

Interview dates

16 & 17 May, 2024

Education

Deputy Headteacher for St Teresa's Catholic Primary School in Penwortham

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

The Governors at St. Teresa’s Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint a committed and practising Catholic, who shares their vision and passion and has the leadership and ambition to build on the successes of their school.

Salary L5 – L10
Full time, permanent post
Start date 01/09/2024

Closing date:

May 8, 2024

Interview dates

May 17 & 20 May, 2024

Education

Religious Education Teacher for St Mary's Catholic High School in Astley

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

The Governors of this highly regarded Catholic high school are looking to recruit a motivated inspirational and enthusiastic teacher of RE to join our hard working and committed team. St Mary’s is a good school which is rapidly improving and while it is vital that any teacher is able to secure the highest standards of attainment at GCSE and A Level a Teacher of RE is so much more.

Closing date:

May 8, 2024

Interview dates

May 15, 2024

Education

Religious Coordinator for Carleton House Preparatory School in Liverpool

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

The position of Religious Education and Prayer and Liturgy Co-ordinator is a vitally important role within our school and will require an individual with a clear understanding and vision for leading RE in a Catholic School. The successful candidate will also be an outstanding teacher, able to deliver quality first teaching to our well behaved and hard working pupils.

Closing date:

May 2, 2024

Interview dates

May 17, 2024

Education

Headteacher for Bellerive FCJ Catholic College in Liverpool

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

This is a particularly exciting time for a new Headteacher to join Bellerive. The school are looking for a leader who can build upon the academic successes, and embody the FCJ values - a forward thinker who is willing to rise to the challenge of making impactful decisions on behalf of the school.

Closing date:

May 7, 2024

Interview dates

May 15 & 16, 2024

Guidance for recruitment

All of our schools are expected to follow the standard form employment templates as issued by the Catholic Education Service. The latest versions of the documentation can be accessed here.

Application forms

These are the latest application forms for the different types of posts in Catholic schools as well as forms which supplement the application forms. The Notes to Applicants should be used by applicants to assist in completion of the application forms and supplementary forms. Applicants are reminded to use the Additional Pages at the back of the application forms where extra space is required to complete their answers.

Model recruitment documents and guidance

The documents below supplement the application forms and overall recruitment process.

Template contracts & model policies and procedures

The Catholic Education Service (CES) represents the Bishops' national education policy. Here, you can access thier template contracts of employment, including a contract generator and their policies and procedures.

Our Human Resources Department 

For further guidance, connect with the archdiocesan Human Resources Department.