Recruitment

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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

Deputy Headteacher (maternity cover), St Marie's Catholic Primary School, Knowsley

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

The Governing Body of this successful, happy and forward-thinking Catholic school have an exciting opportunity for an existing senior leader, who has previous experience of the role of Deputy Headteacher.  We are seeking a confident, caring and creative individual who will maximise opportunities for our staff team and children. We are looking for a leader who has a track record of improving standards and outcomes and can support the Head of School in leading the school.

Closing date:

April 30, 2026

Interview dates

Education

Headteacher, St Anthony of Padua Catholic Primary School, Liverpool

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

The Governing Body of this successful Catholic primary school invites applications from practicing Catholic leaders with the vision, integrity, and strategic capability to guide the next phase of the school’s development. We seek an inspiring Headteacher who will uphold and strengthen our Catholic mission while sustaining high standards of teaching, learning, and pastoral care. 

Closing date:

April 15, 2026

Interview dates

Education

Head of RE, Cardinal Newman Catholic High School, Warrington

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

We require an inspirational and committed Head of RE to lead this core department. This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly motivated professional to join this highly successful team.

Closing date:

April 20, 2026

Interview dates

Education

Headteacher, St John's Catholic Primary School, Liverpool

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

Our longstanding Headteacher retired in December 2025 after providing many years of outstanding leadership, care and support for our pupils and staff. Currently, we have an Executive Headteacher in place. The Governors of St John's are therefore looking to attract a new Headteacher with the compassion, ambition, imagination, vision and drive to build on the existing strengths of our school. A Headteacher who, whilst crucially keeping our Catholic ethos at the heart of everything we do, will continue and develop further all that our current Headteacher has achieved.

Closing date:

April 13, 2026

Interview dates

Education

Headteacher, Our Lady of the Assumption Primary School and Nursery, Liverpool

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

The Governors, staff, and parents/carers are now looking for a leader who is highly motivated, with a strong, lived faith and passion for learning, who can continue our focus on making Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School the best place for our pupils to believe, achieve and succeed. We see this as an exciting opportunity for a new leader to continue and enhance our thriving school community with the help and support of a strong and committed team. “This is a community based on the teachings of Jesus, where everyone is valued and encouraged to achieve their full potential.”

Closing date:

April 13, 2026

Interview dates

Education

Headteacher, St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School, Knowsley

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

The Governors, staff, pupils and parents/carers are looking for a leader who is highly motivated, with a strong drive and passion for learning, who can continue our focus on making St Michael and All Angels the best place it can be.  We see this as an exciting challenge for the right person. This is a great opportunity for a new leader to deliver further improvements with the help and support of a strong and committed team. Our new headteacher will understand what is required to continue to move our school forward.  They will be someone who measures their own success in the achievements of our pupils and who will relish the many challenges that headship presents.

Closing date:

April 13, 2026

Interview dates

April 21 and 22, 2026

Education

Headteacher, Haydock English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, St Helens

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

Due to the retirement of our present highly-regarded Headteacher, the Governors are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, inspirational and dedicated Catholic to lead our school community and continue to take our school forward with our children at the heart of everything they do.

Closing date:

April 9, 2026

Interview dates

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.