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Current vacancies

Pastoral Development
Archdiocese

Catholic Social Action Co-ordinator

The Catholic Social Action Coordinator is an exciting role designed to initiate, deliver, coordinate, and evaluate the Archdiocese’s work in Catholic social action. Working closely with internal colleagues and external partners, the post‑holder will play a key role in embedding the Archdiocese’s commitment to inclusivity, justice, peace, care for the poor, support for the marginalised, and responsibility for the environment.

Closing date:

March 16, 2026

Interview dates

Archdiocese

Conference and Reception Assistant

Job Summary

To provide high quality conferencing support and reception cover for LACE and SMCC.

Are you proactive, customer-focused, and highly organised? An exciting opportunity is available for a Conference and Reception Assistant to join our team, providing high‑quality administrative support across both the Conference Centre and Reception at the St Margaret Clitherow Centre (SMCC). You'll play a key role in ensuring a welcoming, professional and efficient environment for visitors, contractors, colleagues and conference delegates.

You will also be responsible for managing room booking requests and coordinating events for Archdiocese of Liverpool customers. The ideal candidate will be comfortable in building relationships and working in a fast-changing environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for general administrative duties including scanning, printing and assisting with updates to conference communications including website.

Closing date:

March 18, 2026

Interview dates

Archdiocese

Parish Administrator at SS Peter and Paul, Mawdesley

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced and highly organised Parish Administrator to join the parish working closely with Father Gerald Anders . You will be based in the parish office located within the presbytery at Ridley Lane, Mawdesley, Ormskirk, L40 3SX.

This is a permanent position, working 6 hours per week on Fridays between 10.00 am - 4:00pm.

Closing date:

March 13, 2026

Interview dates

At present, we have no career vacancies. Please check back in the future for updates.

Education
Schools

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
Schools

Headteacher, St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy, St Helens

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

St Joseph Catholic Multi Academy Trust (SJCMAT) is seeking to appoint an outstanding Headteacher to lead St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy, a thriving 11–16 Catholic Academy serving St Helens.

 

Motto: “In Faith We Grow”.

Through prayer, service, and a commitment to excellence, we grow together in faith, supporting one another, celebrating our unique gifts, and preparing to make a difference in the world. Our Catholic Life is a journey of hope, belief, and love, and we are proud to walk it together.

 

For more information about St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy please visit our website: https://staugs.org.uk/

 

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a strong Catholic secondary academy.  Reporting to the Director of Secondary Education, you will provide confident, visible and compassionate leadership that places the example and teachings of Jesus Christ at the centre of academy life.

 

For further information and how to apply please click below.

Closing date:

March 19, 2026

Interview dates

Education
Schools

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

Education
Schools

Headteacher, St Julie's Catholic Primary School, St Helens

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

Due to the retirement of our current Headteacher St Julie's Catholic Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated, and creative Headteacher to join our friendly and committed team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a supportive environment where professional development is encouraged, and every child is valued. All candidates will be expected to be practicing catholic with a deep commitment to both the catholic education and ethos of our school

Closing date:

March 19, 2026

Interview dates

Education
Schools

Deputy Headteacher, The Trinity Catholic Academy, Liverpool

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

This is an exciting opportunity to help lead a strong Catholic primary academy. We are looking to appoint an outstanding Deputy Headteacher to support the Headteacher at The Trinity Catholic Academy. We are seeking someone, who is an inspirational leader and who possesses the vision and dedication required to enhance the leadership of this vibrant school, working alongside the Headteacher. 

Closing date:

March 18, 2026

Interview dates

Education
Schools

Headteacher, St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Lancashire

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

Following the promotion of our current Headteacher, the governing body wish to appoint a highly motivated, inspirational and reflective leader.

This is an exciting opportunity for a practising Catholic who can show commitment to maintaining our Catholic ethos. We are seeking a leader who is dynamic, forward thinking and can further drive and improve the existing high standards of the school.

Closing date:

March 23, 2026

Interview dates

Schools

Headteacher, Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Liverpool

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

Holy Family Catholic Primary School is a welcoming and inclusive Catholic school in Toxteth, Liverpool, serving a rich and diverse community.

The Governors are seeking to appoint a practising Catholic Headteacher who will provide strong, strategic leadership and continue to build on the school’s successes.

Closing date:

March 19, 2026

Interview dates

March 26, 2026

At present, we have no career vacancies. Please check back in the future for updates.

Education
Schools

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
Schools

Headteacher, St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy, St Helens

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

St Joseph Catholic Multi Academy Trust (SJCMAT) is seeking to appoint an outstanding Headteacher to lead St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy, a thriving 11–16 Catholic Academy serving St Helens.

 

Motto: “In Faith We Grow”.

Through prayer, service, and a commitment to excellence, we grow together in faith, supporting one another, celebrating our unique gifts, and preparing to make a difference in the world. Our Catholic Life is a journey of hope, belief, and love, and we are proud to walk it together.

 

For more information about St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy please visit our website: https://staugs.org.uk/

 

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a strong Catholic secondary academy.  Reporting to the Director of Secondary Education, you will provide confident, visible and compassionate leadership that places the example and teachings of Jesus Christ at the centre of academy life.

 

For further information and how to apply please click below.

Closing date:

March 19, 2026

Interview dates

Pastoral Development
Archdiocese

Catholic Social Action Co-ordinator

The Catholic Social Action Coordinator is an exciting role designed to initiate, deliver, coordinate, and evaluate the Archdiocese’s work in Catholic social action. Working closely with internal colleagues and external partners, the post‑holder will play a key role in embedding the Archdiocese’s commitment to inclusivity, justice, peace, care for the poor, support for the marginalised, and responsibility for the environment.

Closing date:

March 16, 2026

Interview dates

Education
Schools

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

Education
Schools

Headteacher, St Julie's Catholic Primary School, St Helens

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

Due to the retirement of our current Headteacher St Julie's Catholic Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated, and creative Headteacher to join our friendly and committed team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a supportive environment where professional development is encouraged, and every child is valued. All candidates will be expected to be practicing catholic with a deep commitment to both the catholic education and ethos of our school

Closing date:

March 19, 2026

Interview dates

Education
Schools

Deputy Headteacher, The Trinity Catholic Academy, Liverpool

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

This is an exciting opportunity to help lead a strong Catholic primary academy. We are looking to appoint an outstanding Deputy Headteacher to support the Headteacher at The Trinity Catholic Academy. We are seeking someone, who is an inspirational leader and who possesses the vision and dedication required to enhance the leadership of this vibrant school, working alongside the Headteacher. 

Closing date:

March 18, 2026

Interview dates

Education
Schools

Headteacher, St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Lancashire

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

Following the promotion of our current Headteacher, the governing body wish to appoint a highly motivated, inspirational and reflective leader.

This is an exciting opportunity for a practising Catholic who can show commitment to maintaining our Catholic ethos. We are seeking a leader who is dynamic, forward thinking and can further drive and improve the existing high standards of the school.

Closing date:

March 23, 2026

Interview dates

Archdiocese

Conference and Reception Assistant

Job Summary

To provide high quality conferencing support and reception cover for LACE and SMCC.

Are you proactive, customer-focused, and highly organised? An exciting opportunity is available for a Conference and Reception Assistant to join our team, providing high‑quality administrative support across both the Conference Centre and Reception at the St Margaret Clitherow Centre (SMCC). You'll play a key role in ensuring a welcoming, professional and efficient environment for visitors, contractors, colleagues and conference delegates.

You will also be responsible for managing room booking requests and coordinating events for Archdiocese of Liverpool customers. The ideal candidate will be comfortable in building relationships and working in a fast-changing environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for general administrative duties including scanning, printing and assisting with updates to conference communications including website.

Closing date:

March 18, 2026

Interview dates

Archdiocese

Parish Administrator at SS Peter and Paul, Mawdesley

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced and highly organised Parish Administrator to join the parish working closely with Father Gerald Anders . You will be based in the parish office located within the presbytery at Ridley Lane, Mawdesley, Ormskirk, L40 3SX.

This is a permanent position, working 6 hours per week on Fridays between 10.00 am - 4:00pm.

Closing date:

March 13, 2026

Interview dates

Schools

Headteacher, Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Liverpool

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

Holy Family Catholic Primary School is a welcoming and inclusive Catholic school in Toxteth, Liverpool, serving a rich and diverse community.

The Governors are seeking to appoint a practising Catholic Headteacher who will provide strong, strategic leadership and continue to build on the school’s successes.

Closing date:

March 19, 2026

Interview dates

March 26, 2026

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Resources for potential applicants to learn about employment in the Archdiocese of Liverpool.

Why work here?

It is an exciting time to be joining the archdiocese as we are go through a period of change and implement our pastoral plan. Everyone who works here is involved in the meaningful work of our mission, sharing the good news of Jesus.

Our pay and benefits

The archdiocese matches employee contributions up to 6% of their pensionable salary and give generous annual leave allowance. Other benefits include a pension salary sacrifice scheme, death in service scheme (subject to criteria), discounted gym memberships and access to a 24/7 counselling scheme.

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