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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

Lay Chaplain of St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy in Prescot

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

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive and motivated individual to join our school community who can contribute towards our mission for all to ‘live life to the full’ (John 10:10).

After our successful Catholic School Inspection (September 2023) which gave us a rating of Good under the new framework we are now looking for a Chaplain who will support the Academy as we build on all of the existing great work and set our ambitions towards Outstanding in all areas.

We seek a practising Catholic for the role of Lay Chaplain who is easy to approach and able to handle sensitive issues, with experience of leading faith related/spiritual and religious education activities.

Closing date:

May 22, 2024

Interview dates

June 6, 2024

Education

School Business Manager at St Francis Xavier Catholic College, Liverpool

*This is an external advert. Please apply via St Joseph's CMAT

St Francis Xavier Catholic College are searching for an inspiring individual to join their team as a School Business Manager, playing a crucial role in the success and growth of their vibrant school. They require a highly motivated, enthusiastic, suitably experienced, or aspiring School Business Manager to join our growing, innovative, and forward-thinking organisation.

As part of St Joseph Catholic Multi Academy Trust, we believe in fostering an environment of academic excellence, creativity, and community spirit. Our commitment to providing a world-class Catholic education is at the heart of everything we do. As we continue to grow and innovate, we are looking for a School Business Manager to join us on our journey.

Closing date:

May 27, 2024

Interview dates

Education

Headteacher of St Sebastian's Catholic Primary School in Liverpool

This is an external vacancy, 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 is seeking to appoint a headteacher for St Sebastian's Catholic Primary School. The governors are looking for a head teacher who is:-

·       a practicing Catholic

·       highly motivated with energy, drive and ambition

·       an inspirational leader of learning

Closing date:

May 20, 2024

Interview dates

May 23 & 24, 2024

Education

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

This is an external vacancy, 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:

June 3, 2024

Interview dates

June 19 & 20, 2024

Education

Deputy Headteacher at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Nursery and Primary School in Southport

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

The Governing Body and Headteacher of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Nursery and Primary School are seeking to appoint a practising Catholic to the position of Deputy Headteacher. This will be a non-classroom-based position but there will be some teaching responsibility.

We are looking for someone who will continue to build on our strong Catholic ethos and help to drive forward our whole school vision. We are seeking to appoint an excellent practitioner with drive and enthusiasm, who has the knowledge, experience and skills to lead on identified school development priorities. The successful applicant will also lead on Religious Education and Safeguarding.

Closing date:

May 14, 2024

Interview dates

May 22, 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.