Recruitment

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Join an active department and a dynamic team, involved in many aspects of education and formation within the archdiocese.

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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, 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

Education

Deputy Headteacher, St Vincent's Catholic Primary School, Warrington

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

St Vincent’s Catholic Primary School is a small school with a big heart situated in Penketh. We have very strong relationships with other local schools as well as being part of Warrington’s Catholic Cluster of schools, and we pride ourselves on the strong relationships that we have with parents and carers, our Parish and local community. The Governing Body of our school wish to appoint an inspirational Deputy Headteacher who will teach in EYFS and work closely with the Headteacher in nurturing the faith and learning of all children and staff within our school so that everyone in our school is fulfilling their full potential.

Closing date:

May 15, 2026

Interview dates

Education

Deputy Headteacher, Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School, Liverpool

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

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

“This is a community based on the teachings of Jesus, where everyone is valued and encouraged to achieve their full potential.”

Closing date:

May 11, 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.