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

Deputy Headteacher - Curriculum & Teaching, Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Liverpool

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

The Governors of Holy Family Catholic Primary School in Toxteth, Liverpool are seeking to appoint a Deputy Headteacher who is committed to living out the Catholic ethos of the school, enthusiastic, inspirational and dedicated to leading our school community.

Closing date:

June 12, 2026

Interview dates

Education

Deputy Headteacher, St Michael & All Angels Catholic Primary School, Knowsley

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

The Governing Body of St. Michael & All Angels Catholic Primary School wish to invite applications from outstanding and inspirational practising Catholic teachers, with proven leadership and management skills, to play a pivotal role as Deputy Headteacher in our wonderful school. This is an exciting challenge for someone who can show commitment to maintaining and developing our Catholic ethos and work closely with our newly appointed Headteacher to drive school improvement.  

Closing date:

June 8, 2026

Interview dates

Education

Deputy Headteacher Secondment Opportunity, St Sebastian's Catholic Primary School, Liverpool

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

We are delighted to offer an exceptional secondment opportunity for an experienced senior leader, or a highly effective aspiring leader, to join our community as Deputy Headteacher. We are looking for someone who will bring warmth, creativity and confidence; someone who believes deeply in the power of Catholic education to transform lives.

Closing date:

June 8, 2026

Interview dates

Education

Headteacher Secondment Opportunity, St Lewis Catholic Primary School, Warrington

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

The Governors of St Lewis’ are offering an exciting secondment opportunity for an interim headteacher with a small teaching commitment. This post would suit an experienced senior leader aspiring to headship, or a serving headteacher supported by a deputy headteacher who can step up to headship within their own school during the secondment period.

Closing date:

June 11, 2026

Interview dates

Education

Deputy Headteacher, All Saints Catholic Primary School, Liverpool

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

The Governors of All Saints Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint a practising catholic who is enthusiastic, inspirational and dedicated to lead our wonderful school.

We wish to appoint:

  • a committed leader with a strong, lived faith and deep commitment to Catholic Education and the Catholic ethos of the school
  • a driven and motivated practitioner with a proven track record of school improvement
  • a person who values all children as individuals and ensures that all children are confident and able to achieve their full potential
  • a leader and innovator who encourages, enthuses and motivates the whole school community through excellent communication, interpersonal skills, high expectation and ambition for all
  • someone who will maintain and develop the partnerships between our school, our parents and carers, our Parish, Archdiocese, Local Authority and the wider community.

Closing date:

June 8, 2026

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.