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Education
Schools

Deputy Headteacher for St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School in Liverpool

Closing date: 12noon on 12th May Shortlisting: 16th May Visits to School: W.C 21st April Interviews: 22nd & 23rd May Start Date: 1st September

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

The Governing Body of St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School invites applications for the position of Deputy Headteacher. The current deputy headteacher has been promoted to headteacher commening 1st September, 2025. They therefore seek a dedicated, experienced, and hard-working leader to work alongside the headteacher to continue to further develop the life of the caring and loving school, and to contribute to their vibrant community.

Closing date:

May 12, 2025

Interview dates

May 22 & 23, 2025

Archdiocese

Parish Administrator at St Edmund Arrowsmith Parish

An opportunity is available for an experienced Parish Administrator (Admin & Finance) to be based within the parish of St Edmund Arrowsmith, working at Sacred Heart, Presbytery and St Josephs Presbytery, Leigh. The successful candidate will be required to work closely with Father Kieran O’Grady, the Parish

Administrators, other parish staff and the Lay Ministers based within the parish.

This is a part-time permanent post, working 12 hours per week split between 8 hours per week (Wednesday or Thursday and Friday) based at St Josephs Presbytery and 4 hours per week (Wednesday or Thursday) spent at Sacred Heart Presbytery. The salary is £8,314.29 per annum (FTE £24,250.00).

5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays (pro-rata) and pension scheme are available.

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 maintaining parish registers, recording income and

expenditure and managing petty cash and updating websites. Proficient in the use of Microsoft

applications.

Applicants should also have; experience of working in a similar role dealing with a broad range of administrative tasks, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and an ability to work unsupervised. Experience of implementing new administrative processes and knowledge of local parish

community would be advantageous.

Closing date:

May 5, 2025

Interview dates

COO Office
Archdiocese

Apprentice Administrator

As Apprentice Administrator, under the direction of the Executive Assistant to the COO you will provide support to teams across the site with day-to-day administrative tasks and reporting. There wil lbe opportunity to gain experience across multiple functions across the archdiocese and subsidiaries.

Key Responsibilities of the role include:

Supporting the provision of high standard administrative support to teams within the building.

Managing communications (post, phone and email) and respond or escalate as appropriate. Greet visitors arriving for meetings.

General administrative duties such as filing, photocopying, scanning, printing, creation and archiving of records and producing documents.

Supporting diary and event management including scheduling meetings, booking rooms, preparing documents and arranging catering for meetings and events.

Assisting with preparation of reports, presentations and promotional materials.

Supporting uploading of information to intranet sites.

Working with the team to ensure essential timebound tasks are covered on a daily basis.

Supporting with Reception and Conference Centre duties during busy periods and large events.

Study Pathway for qualification will depend on existing qualifications and training provider assessment. 20% of working time will be committed to development. Suggested pathway is: https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/st0070-v1-0

For an informal discussion about either role please contact the Executive Assistant at 0151 522 1086 .

Closing date:

April 29, 2025

Interview dates

Schools

Deputy Headteacher for Holy Cross Catholic Primary School in St Helens

Closing date: 09:00 on 4th May Shortlisting: 6th May Observations at candidate's school: 8th & 9th May Interviews: 12th & 13th May Start Date: 1st September

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

Due to the retirement of the highly respected and successful Deputy Headteacher, applications are invited from practising and committed Catholic teachers for the post of Deputy Headteacher at Holy Cross Catholic Primary School.

The school are looking to recruit an experienced Catholic leader to take on the role of Deputy Headteacher. There will also be a teaching commitment.

The successful candidate will…

• be a practising Catholic with a commitment to Catholic education and values

• be highly motivated with energy, drive and ambition

• have proven leadership experience to further improve the quality of teaching and learning across the school and be a key driver in this process

• have a successful track record in working with children with a wide range of educational needs

• be passionate about making a difference in the lives of children

Closing date:

May 4, 2025

Interview dates

May 12 & 13, 2025

Schools

Deputy Headteacher for All Saints Catholic Primary School, Bootle

Closing date: 12noon on 7th May Shortlisting: 8th May Interviews: 21st & 22nd May Start Date: 1st September 2025

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

Due to the retirement of the Deputy Headteacher, applications are invited from practising and experienced Catholic teachers for the post of Deputy Headteacher at All Saints Catholic Primary School.

The school is very much at the heart of the Parish Community of St. James’ Bootle and was judged to be Outstanding in all nine areas by the Catholic Schools Inspectorate in March 2025.

Staff and Governors are forward-looking and open to new ideas. This post offers a fantastic opportunity to join the dedicated and highly supportive staff team.

Closing date:

May 7, 2025

Interview dates

May 21 & 22, 2025

Schools

Teacher of Religious Education for St Bede's Catholic High School, Ormskirk.

Interviews will take place W.C 28th April, 2025

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

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding teacher who will:

o Be an excellent classroom practitioner

o Be ambitious to raise attainment and achieve positive outcomes for all students

o Have a strong commitment to engaging students of all abilities

o Be innovative and inspirational in their classroom delivery

o Have a strong desire to contribute to the extra-curricular life of the school

Closing date:

April 24, 2025

Interview dates

Schools

Deputy Headteacher for St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Warrington

Closing Date: Monday 28 April 2025 at 12.00 noon Shortlisting will take place on: Tuesday 29 April 2025 Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. To arrange a visit please telephone Mrs Bonsall in the School Office on 01925 813015 or email via stoswalds_primary@sch.warrington.gov.uk These visits can take place between Wednesday 23 and Friday 25 April 2025, due to Easter holidays.

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

The children, staff and governors of St Oswald’s Catholic Primary School wish to appoint a committed, enthusiastic and inspirational Deputy Headteacher who can make a significant contribution to the leadership and management of their school.  As Deputy Headteacher, you will work alongside the Headteacher to provide vision, direction and leadership, in order to build on their many strengths and to support and lead the school into the future.

Closing date:

April 28, 2025

Interview dates

May 9, 2025

Schools

Deputy Headteacher for Broughton Hall Catholic High School, West Derby

Shortlisting: 23rd April Interviews: 30th April and 1st May

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

The Governors under the Trusteeship of the Sisters of Mercy are seeking to appoint an inspirational and dedicated Leader with the vision, energy, dynamism and commitment to continue to inspire the whole school community. Our aim is to be an “Outstanding” school in all areas and we are seeking a leader who will continue to move our school forwards and have the highest ambitions for our children. Ofsted rated the school as “Good” in November 2022.

Closing date:

April 22, 2025

Interview dates

Education
Schools

RE Teacher for The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco, Bootle

Interviews will be held W.C. 22nd April Completed applications should be clearly marked with the post title and returned electronically for the attention of Mrs B.Deegan at b.deegan@sjb.pfcmat.org

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

Are you passionate about inspiring young people in their faith and academic journey? Do you want to be part of an community-centric Catholic school to help us to continue to build excellence in religious education?

We are proud to have achieved a very strong Catholic School Inspection in January 2025, which celebrated our pastoral care, pupil behaviour and leadership in religious education. To continue to enhance our provision, we are seeking a dedicated and inspiring Religious Education Teacher to join our thriving RE department, joining our welcoming and faith filled community, with high-quality CPD and opportunities for professional development.

Closing date:

April 17, 2025

Interview dates

External

Parish Nurse at Leyland Road Methodist Church, Southport

This is an external vacancy. Please apply directly to Leyland Road Methodist Church

Leyland Road Methodist Church is looking to employ a Nursing and Midwifery Council Registered Nurse/Midwife (NMC), band 6,in a part time salaried position to lead their new Parish Nursing Service and will be supported by a small team.

This innovative service is provided in partnership with Parish Nursing Ministries UK and aims to complement statutory services and improve and maintain the holistic health and wellbeing of neurodiverse children up to the age of 25 and their families

It is a requirement for post holders to have completed certification with Parish Nursing UK training or be willing to undertake this.

Current registration with the NMC is essential and support for revalidation is provided.

More information can be found below.

Closing date:

May 2, 2025

Interview dates

External

Part-Time Development Worker/Trainer at Rainbow Bereavement Support

This is an external vacancy. Please apply directly to Rainbow Bereavement Support.

Rainbows Bereavement Support GB is an increasingly successful national charity offering training in bereavement and loss to school staff and bereavement support programmes for children and young people grieving a significant and often devastating loss in their lives.  

If you would like to know more about the post, we warmly encourage you to speak informally and in confidence to Sharon Melia-Craven, Rainbows National Co-Director with specific responsibility for the North before making an application. Sharon may be contacted by sharon.rainbowsgb@btconnect.com or phone on 07764 431536.  

The essential purpose of this post is twofold:

1. To support the work of Rainbows currently operating in the schools across the regions.

 2. To actively encourage additional schools in the region to ensure staff are trained in bereavement and loss issues and make use of Rainbows programmes as a proven and successful means of supporting children and young people through painful transitions in their lives.

 It will be a requirement of the post that the successful candidate undergoes training to become a Rainbows Registered Director/Trainer.

More information, including how you can apply, can be found below.

Closing date:

June 1, 2025

Interview dates

July 7, 2025

Education
Schools

Headteacher at All Saints Catholic Primary School, Anfield

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

All Saints Catholic Primary School in Anfield is a unique school set in the heart of Liverpool. It is a thriving and popular school that is connected to its local community to provide a rich and extensive curriculum to serve the needs of all of its very special pupils.
The school are looking for a headteacher to continue the school’s development as a leading school in the region. The person appointed should be someone who is dynamic, forward-thinking and who can bring together staff, pupils, senior leaders and governors to drive forward the continued and future successes of the school.

Closing date:

April 22, 2025

Interview dates

April 28 & 29, 2025

Schools

Headteacher at Holy Spirit Catholic Academy, Liverpool

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

The Board of Directors of St Joseph Catholic Multi Academy Trust is looking to appoint a Headteacher to Holy Spirit Catholic Academy from September 2025, to lead this warm and welcoming school in the heart of Netherton.

For more information about Holy Spirit Catholic Academy please visit our website: https://holyspiritcatholicprimary.co.uk/

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a strong Catholic primary academy.  Reporting to the Director of Primary Education, you will focus your leadership skills on both the Catholic life of the school and improving standards of teaching and learning.

For further information, and how you can apply, click below.

Closing date:

April 24, 2025

Interview dates

Education
Schools

Deputy Headteacher for St Julie's Catholic High School, Liverpool

Closing Date: 22nd April 2025 Shortlisting: 23rd April 2025 Interviews: W.C. 28th April 2025

This is an external vacancy, please apply via the school

The Governors of St Julie’s Catholic High School, Liverpool are seeking to appoint an inspirational, ambitious and innovative Deputy Head Teacher. St Julie’s is a popular and oversubscribed school for girls situated in the conservation area of Woolton Village, South Liverpool. Their Catholic Notre Dame ethos is central to all we do. The new Deputy Head Teacher will work with governors and staff to shape the strategic direction of the school in continuing its positive journey and lead a team which strives together in the best interests of all pupils in line with the Notre Dame values of faith, truth, joy, love, justice and hope following the principles laid down by their founder St Julie Billiart.

Closing date:

April 22, 2025

Interview dates

Pastoral Development
Archdiocese

Youth Ministry Coordinator

This is an exciting new role which has been developed to support the work of Area 5 of the Pastoral Plan. The post-holder will work closely with colleagues from the parishes, schools and archdiocesan lay staff, in developing routes for the active participation and support of young people in the life of the church and in the service of its communities. To bring vision, energy and experience to develop youth ministry, accompanying young people into a living experience of the Church community.

The key initial priorities of this role are to:

Design and develop various projects and initiatives to enable young people to build positive relationships with the church.

Develop a mechanism for young people to engage in discussions about the future of the church.

Actively develop an archdiocesan strategy for young people.

The ideal candidate will have a background working directly with young people (aged 10-19) and a good knowledge of the Catholic faith.

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

Closing date:

April 14, 2025

Interview dates

Archdiocese

Parish Administrator at St Edmund Arrowsmith Parish

An opportunity is available for an experienced Parish Administrator (Admin & Finance) to be based within the parish of St Edmund Arrowsmith, working at Sacred Heart, Presbytery and St Josephs Presbytery, Leigh. The successful candidate will be required to work closely with Father Kieran O’Grady, the Parish

Administrators, other parish staff and the Lay Ministers based within the parish.

This is a part-time permanent post, working 12 hours per week split between 8 hours per week (Wednesday or Thursday and Friday) based at St Josephs Presbytery and 4 hours per week (Wednesday or Thursday) spent at Sacred Heart Presbytery. The salary is £8,314.29 per annum (FTE £24,250.00).

5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays (pro-rata) and pension scheme are available.

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 maintaining parish registers, recording income and

expenditure and managing petty cash and updating websites. Proficient in the use of Microsoft

applications.

Applicants should also have; experience of working in a similar role dealing with a broad range of administrative tasks, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and an ability to work unsupervised. Experience of implementing new administrative processes and knowledge of local parish

community would be advantageous.

Closing date:

May 5, 2025

Interview dates

COO Office
Archdiocese

Apprentice Administrator

As Apprentice Administrator, under the direction of the Executive Assistant to the COO you will provide support to teams across the site with day-to-day administrative tasks and reporting. There wil lbe opportunity to gain experience across multiple functions across the archdiocese and subsidiaries.

Key Responsibilities of the role include:

Supporting the provision of high standard administrative support to teams within the building.

Managing communications (post, phone and email) and respond or escalate as appropriate. Greet visitors arriving for meetings.

General administrative duties such as filing, photocopying, scanning, printing, creation and archiving of records and producing documents.

Supporting diary and event management including scheduling meetings, booking rooms, preparing documents and arranging catering for meetings and events.

Assisting with preparation of reports, presentations and promotional materials.

Supporting uploading of information to intranet sites.

Working with the team to ensure essential timebound tasks are covered on a daily basis.

Supporting with Reception and Conference Centre duties during busy periods and large events.

Study Pathway for qualification will depend on existing qualifications and training provider assessment. 20% of working time will be committed to development. Suggested pathway is: https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/st0070-v1-0

For an informal discussion about either role please contact the Executive Assistant at 0151 522 1086 .

Closing date:

April 29, 2025

Interview dates

Pastoral Development
Archdiocese

Youth Ministry Coordinator

This is an exciting new role which has been developed to support the work of Area 5 of the Pastoral Plan. The post-holder will work closely with colleagues from the parishes, schools and archdiocesan lay staff, in developing routes for the active participation and support of young people in the life of the church and in the service of its communities. To bring vision, energy and experience to develop youth ministry, accompanying young people into a living experience of the Church community.

The key initial priorities of this role are to:

Design and develop various projects and initiatives to enable young people to build positive relationships with the church.

Develop a mechanism for young people to engage in discussions about the future of the church.

Actively develop an archdiocesan strategy for young people.

The ideal candidate will have a background working directly with young people (aged 10-19) and a good knowledge of the Catholic faith.

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

Closing date:

April 14, 2025

Interview dates

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

Education
Schools

Deputy Headteacher for St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School in Liverpool

Closing date: 12noon on 12th May Shortlisting: 16th May Visits to School: W.C 21st April Interviews: 22nd & 23rd May Start Date: 1st September

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

The Governing Body of St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School invites applications for the position of Deputy Headteacher. The current deputy headteacher has been promoted to headteacher commening 1st September, 2025. They therefore seek a dedicated, experienced, and hard-working leader to work alongside the headteacher to continue to further develop the life of the caring and loving school, and to contribute to their vibrant community.

Closing date:

May 12, 2025

Interview dates

May 22 & 23, 2025

Schools

Deputy Headteacher for Holy Cross Catholic Primary School in St Helens

Closing date: 09:00 on 4th May Shortlisting: 6th May Observations at candidate's school: 8th & 9th May Interviews: 12th & 13th May Start Date: 1st September

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

Due to the retirement of the highly respected and successful Deputy Headteacher, applications are invited from practising and committed Catholic teachers for the post of Deputy Headteacher at Holy Cross Catholic Primary School.

The school are looking to recruit an experienced Catholic leader to take on the role of Deputy Headteacher. There will also be a teaching commitment.

The successful candidate will…

• be a practising Catholic with a commitment to Catholic education and values

• be highly motivated with energy, drive and ambition

• have proven leadership experience to further improve the quality of teaching and learning across the school and be a key driver in this process

• have a successful track record in working with children with a wide range of educational needs

• be passionate about making a difference in the lives of children

Closing date:

May 4, 2025

Interview dates

May 12 & 13, 2025

Schools

Deputy Headteacher for All Saints Catholic Primary School, Bootle

Closing date: 12noon on 7th May Shortlisting: 8th May Interviews: 21st & 22nd May Start Date: 1st September 2025

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

Due to the retirement of the Deputy Headteacher, applications are invited from practising and experienced Catholic teachers for the post of Deputy Headteacher at All Saints Catholic Primary School.

The school is very much at the heart of the Parish Community of St. James’ Bootle and was judged to be Outstanding in all nine areas by the Catholic Schools Inspectorate in March 2025.

Staff and Governors are forward-looking and open to new ideas. This post offers a fantastic opportunity to join the dedicated and highly supportive staff team.

Closing date:

May 7, 2025

Interview dates

May 21 & 22, 2025

Schools

Teacher of Religious Education for St Bede's Catholic High School, Ormskirk.

Interviews will take place W.C 28th April, 2025

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

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding teacher who will:

o Be an excellent classroom practitioner

o Be ambitious to raise attainment and achieve positive outcomes for all students

o Have a strong commitment to engaging students of all abilities

o Be innovative and inspirational in their classroom delivery

o Have a strong desire to contribute to the extra-curricular life of the school

Closing date:

April 24, 2025

Interview dates

Schools

Deputy Headteacher for St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Warrington

Closing Date: Monday 28 April 2025 at 12.00 noon Shortlisting will take place on: Tuesday 29 April 2025 Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. To arrange a visit please telephone Mrs Bonsall in the School Office on 01925 813015 or email via stoswalds_primary@sch.warrington.gov.uk These visits can take place between Wednesday 23 and Friday 25 April 2025, due to Easter holidays.

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

The children, staff and governors of St Oswald’s Catholic Primary School wish to appoint a committed, enthusiastic and inspirational Deputy Headteacher who can make a significant contribution to the leadership and management of their school.  As Deputy Headteacher, you will work alongside the Headteacher to provide vision, direction and leadership, in order to build on their many strengths and to support and lead the school into the future.

Closing date:

April 28, 2025

Interview dates

May 9, 2025

Schools

Deputy Headteacher for Broughton Hall Catholic High School, West Derby

Shortlisting: 23rd April Interviews: 30th April and 1st May

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

The Governors under the Trusteeship of the Sisters of Mercy are seeking to appoint an inspirational and dedicated Leader with the vision, energy, dynamism and commitment to continue to inspire the whole school community. Our aim is to be an “Outstanding” school in all areas and we are seeking a leader who will continue to move our school forwards and have the highest ambitions for our children. Ofsted rated the school as “Good” in November 2022.

Closing date:

April 22, 2025

Interview dates

Education
Schools

RE Teacher for The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco, Bootle

Interviews will be held W.C. 22nd April Completed applications should be clearly marked with the post title and returned electronically for the attention of Mrs B.Deegan at b.deegan@sjb.pfcmat.org

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

Are you passionate about inspiring young people in their faith and academic journey? Do you want to be part of an community-centric Catholic school to help us to continue to build excellence in religious education?

We are proud to have achieved a very strong Catholic School Inspection in January 2025, which celebrated our pastoral care, pupil behaviour and leadership in religious education. To continue to enhance our provision, we are seeking a dedicated and inspiring Religious Education Teacher to join our thriving RE department, joining our welcoming and faith filled community, with high-quality CPD and opportunities for professional development.

Closing date:

April 17, 2025

Interview dates

Education
Schools

Headteacher at All Saints Catholic Primary School, Anfield

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

All Saints Catholic Primary School in Anfield is a unique school set in the heart of Liverpool. It is a thriving and popular school that is connected to its local community to provide a rich and extensive curriculum to serve the needs of all of its very special pupils.
The school are looking for a headteacher to continue the school’s development as a leading school in the region. The person appointed should be someone who is dynamic, forward-thinking and who can bring together staff, pupils, senior leaders and governors to drive forward the continued and future successes of the school.

Closing date:

April 22, 2025

Interview dates

April 28 & 29, 2025

Schools

Headteacher at Holy Spirit Catholic Academy, Liverpool

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

The Board of Directors of St Joseph Catholic Multi Academy Trust is looking to appoint a Headteacher to Holy Spirit Catholic Academy from September 2025, to lead this warm and welcoming school in the heart of Netherton.

For more information about Holy Spirit Catholic Academy please visit our website: https://holyspiritcatholicprimary.co.uk/

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a strong Catholic primary academy.  Reporting to the Director of Primary Education, you will focus your leadership skills on both the Catholic life of the school and improving standards of teaching and learning.

For further information, and how you can apply, click below.

Closing date:

April 24, 2025

Interview dates

Education
Schools

Deputy Headteacher for St Julie's Catholic High School, Liverpool

Closing Date: 22nd April 2025 Shortlisting: 23rd April 2025 Interviews: W.C. 28th April 2025

This is an external vacancy, please apply via the school

The Governors of St Julie’s Catholic High School, Liverpool are seeking to appoint an inspirational, ambitious and innovative Deputy Head Teacher. St Julie’s is a popular and oversubscribed school for girls situated in the conservation area of Woolton Village, South Liverpool. Their Catholic Notre Dame ethos is central to all we do. The new Deputy Head Teacher will work with governors and staff to shape the strategic direction of the school in continuing its positive journey and lead a team which strives together in the best interests of all pupils in line with the Notre Dame values of faith, truth, joy, love, justice and hope following the principles laid down by their founder St Julie Billiart.

Closing date:

April 22, 2025

Interview dates

External

Parish Nurse at Leyland Road Methodist Church, Southport

This is an external vacancy. Please apply directly to Leyland Road Methodist Church

Leyland Road Methodist Church is looking to employ a Nursing and Midwifery Council Registered Nurse/Midwife (NMC), band 6,in a part time salaried position to lead their new Parish Nursing Service and will be supported by a small team.

This innovative service is provided in partnership with Parish Nursing Ministries UK and aims to complement statutory services and improve and maintain the holistic health and wellbeing of neurodiverse children up to the age of 25 and their families

It is a requirement for post holders to have completed certification with Parish Nursing UK training or be willing to undertake this.

Current registration with the NMC is essential and support for revalidation is provided.

More information can be found below.

Closing date:

May 2, 2025

Interview dates

External

Part-Time Development Worker/Trainer at Rainbow Bereavement Support

This is an external vacancy. Please apply directly to Rainbow Bereavement Support.

Rainbows Bereavement Support GB is an increasingly successful national charity offering training in bereavement and loss to school staff and bereavement support programmes for children and young people grieving a significant and often devastating loss in their lives.  

If you would like to know more about the post, we warmly encourage you to speak informally and in confidence to Sharon Melia-Craven, Rainbows National Co-Director with specific responsibility for the North before making an application. Sharon may be contacted by sharon.rainbowsgb@btconnect.com or phone on 07764 431536.  

The essential purpose of this post is twofold:

1. To support the work of Rainbows currently operating in the schools across the regions.

 2. To actively encourage additional schools in the region to ensure staff are trained in bereavement and loss issues and make use of Rainbows programmes as a proven and successful means of supporting children and young people through painful transitions in their lives.

 It will be a requirement of the post that the successful candidate undergoes training to become a Rainbows Registered Director/Trainer.

More information, including how you can apply, can be found below.

Closing date:

June 1, 2025

Interview dates

July 7, 2025

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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