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Work with us as we support local church communities and the spreading of the Gospel across the Archdiocese of Liverpool.

Current vacancies

Education
Schools

Headteacher of Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School in Leigh

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

Due to the forthcoming Retirement of our much loved and highly respected Headteacher, the Governing Body of Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, inspirational and dedicated individual, to join our School Family. We wish to appoint a Headteacher who leads by example, is kind, and reflective and will endeavour to provide the very best for each and all of our children.

Closing date:

June 2, 2024

Interview dates

June 13 & 14, 2024

Pastoral Development
Archdiocese

Training Coordinator

The post-holder will design, deliver, procure, and oversee high-quality training, formation and development programmes to meet the specific needs of the Pastoral Development Department in its support for the local church (parishes and deaneries) and beyond, in line with the new Pastoral Plan.

The key initial priorities of this role are to:

 audit the current training, formation, and pastoral development needs across the archdiocese.

 Identify effective strategies, platforms and subject matter experts to meet these needs, and design initial training and formation.

 Support the delivery of the pastoral plan, area 2 – vocation of baptised. You will be joining a small team of professionals who are all committed to supporting the delivery of the Pastoral Plan.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Elizabeth Parsons, Director of Pastoral Development on by email at e.parsons@rcaol.org.uk or telephone on 0151 522 1023.

Closing date:

June 6, 2024

Interview dates

June 25, 2024

Parish
Archdiocese

Parish Administrator (Admin and Finance) at St Mary's, Woolton

An opportunity is available for a highly skilled and experienced administrator to work in the parish office, working closely with the parish priest, Rev Tim Buckley.

This is a part time, permanent post to be worked over Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 10am-3pm.

The successful candidate will be required to provide high quality support in all aspects of the day-to-day administration and financial tasks to include producing letters and booklets, issuing certificates, maintaining parish registers, recording income and expenditure and managing petty cash.

Closing date:

May 23, 2024

Interview dates

Education
Schools

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
Schools

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
Schools

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
Schools

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
Schools

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

Pastoral Development
Archdiocese

Training Coordinator

The post-holder will design, deliver, procure, and oversee high-quality training, formation and development programmes to meet the specific needs of the Pastoral Development Department in its support for the local church (parishes and deaneries) and beyond, in line with the new Pastoral Plan.

The key initial priorities of this role are to:

 audit the current training, formation, and pastoral development needs across the archdiocese.

 Identify effective strategies, platforms and subject matter experts to meet these needs, and design initial training and formation.

 Support the delivery of the pastoral plan, area 2 – vocation of baptised. You will be joining a small team of professionals who are all committed to supporting the delivery of the Pastoral Plan.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Elizabeth Parsons, Director of Pastoral Development on by email at e.parsons@rcaol.org.uk or telephone on 0151 522 1023.

Closing date:

June 6, 2024

Interview dates

June 25, 2024

Parish
Archdiocese

Parish Administrator (Admin and Finance) at St Mary's, Woolton

An opportunity is available for a highly skilled and experienced administrator to work in the parish office, working closely with the parish priest, Rev Tim Buckley.

This is a part time, permanent post to be worked over Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 10am-3pm.

The successful candidate will be required to provide high quality support in all aspects of the day-to-day administration and financial tasks to include producing letters and booklets, issuing certificates, maintaining parish registers, recording income and expenditure and managing petty cash.

Closing date:

May 23, 2024

Interview dates

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

Education
Schools

Headteacher of Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School in Leigh

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

Due to the forthcoming Retirement of our much loved and highly respected Headteacher, the Governing Body of Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, inspirational and dedicated individual, to join our School Family. We wish to appoint a Headteacher who leads by example, is kind, and reflective and will endeavour to provide the very best for each and all of our children.

Closing date:

June 2, 2024

Interview dates

June 13 & 14, 2024

Education
Schools

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
Schools

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
Schools

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
Schools

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
Schools

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

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

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 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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