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

Lay Chaplain, All Hallows Catholic High School, Lancashire

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

The governors wish to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Lay Chaplain at All Hallows Catholic High School. The successful candidate will lead the spiritual life of the school and accompany staff and pupils on their faith journey.

Closing date:

June 16, 2025

Interview dates

Education

Deputy Headteacher (Secondment) at St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Liverpool

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

Secondment of a Deputy Headteacher (non-teaching) L13-17, required for September 2025 initially for 2 terms.

The governors of St Oswald’s Catholic Primary School are looking to second an enthusiastic and inspirational practising Catholic Deputy Headteacher who will develop and share their vision of high-quality education for all, with a deep commitment to their mission statement: Together with Jesus, We will Learn and Grow in Faith.

Closing date:

June 9, 2025

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.