School Vacancies

Headteacher -  Kirkby CE Primary School

The Children, Staff and Governors of Kirkby CE are seeking to appoint a dynamic, inspirational, and forward thinking Headteacher who has the drive, creativity and commitment to deliver excellence in all areas, and lead our school through the next phase of its journey.

We are looking for a Headteacher who:

• Will put the children at the heart of everything they do, who is an excellent leader who creates an environment in which children strive to achieve their best and flourish emotionally, spiritually, academically and socially, so they are well prepared for life in an everchanging world.
• Will use their innovative and enthusiastic leadership qualities to support the strong teamwork of the school and ensure our dedicated staff continue to thrive, grow and develop.
• Will fully embrace and model our school’s core Christian values and is committed to developing the Christian distinctiveness and ethos of this church school.
• Is an outstanding educator, passionate about teaching and learning and able to instil and nurture this in all children and staff.
• Has the vision, enthusiasm and energy to work with all stakeholders to continue to grow the school’s profile within the local and wider community.
• Is approachable and a team player, with the ability to build strong working relationships at all levels through excellent communication skills and can enthuse and involve the people around them, allowing them to reach their full potential.
• Will be a champion of the highest standards of safeguarding and promoting the positive health, and wellbeing of pupils & staff.
• Demonstrates resilience when adapting to an ever-changing educational landscape and is able to drive forward school improvement in collaboration with all school leaders.
• Is excited by the proposition of leading our wonderful school.

Applications Close: 30th April 2024 noon

Interviews: 22nd & 23rd May 2024

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Deputy Headteacher -  St Elphin’s CE Primary School

The children, staff and governing body of St Elphin’s CE VA Primary School are seeking to appoint a dedicated, dynamic and inspirational Deputy Headteacher to work in partnership with the Headteacher in the strategic leadership and development of our school. We are looking for an outstanding practitioner, who is also a determined and ambitious leader with the ability to  share, model and demonstrate the key characteristics of highly effective learning and teaching to continue to 
improve standards for all children in our school.

As Deputy Headteacher, you will be expected to lead positively by example and professionally inspire and develop others to be the best they can be for the benefit of our children across all phases. Successful candidates must have previous proven experience of successful senior leadership and be able to provide challenge, rigour and strategic direction

Applications Close: 10th May 2024 9:00 am

Interviews: 21st May 2024

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Pastoral and Safeguarding Manager -  St James CE Primary School (Haydock)

We are a very successful, happy primary school built on Christian beliefs andvalues. Our last OFSTED inspection was in 2023, and we were delighted to be rated as good. We are a member of Liverpool Diocesan Schools Trust.

We are looking to appoint an outstanding Pastoral and Safeguarding Manager. The successful candidates will

• Be an excellent communicator and able to work well in teams.
• Be passionate about making a difference in the lives of children.
• Be driven and determined to effect change for our families.
• Be committed to the safeguarding of young people.
• Recognise the importance of attendance in supporting and safeguarding Children to promote their welfare and attainment.
• Be sympathetic to the Christian ethos of our school.

Applications Close: 20th May 2024 9:00 am

Interviews: 24th May 2024

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Roles at other related organisations

Support Services Manager - Wigan Deanery Trust

Wigan Deanery Trust was established in 2019 to work with partners in Wigan to promote the welfare and wellbeing of local residents with a particular emphasis on social inclusion. This includes working with the Church of England in Wigan (Church Wigan). The Trust was also established to manage a range of support functions across Church Wigan, including its Funeral Service.

We are looking for a capable and experienced manager willing to effectively manage Wigan Deanery Trust's support services team, providing efficient expert leadership and resource across a range of services. You will work closely with Lifted, our social justice ministry, which includes food pantries and debt management, some of it operationally. You will also oversee the Funeral ministry, collaborate with the Wigan Next Generation ministry (focussing on 11-29 year olds) as well as supporting worshipping communities and clergy in their mission to see transformed people and transformed places through Jesus.

Applications Close: 30th April 2024

Interviews: w/c 13th May 2024

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Musical Director - Emmanuel Church Southport

A new and exciting position has arisen in Emmanuel Church Southport for a Musical Director to enhance the worship we already enjoy and to lead us in contemporary worship through the formation of a worship group/band.

Emmanuel is a warm and welcoming church family, and our dream candidate would be someone who is willing to work collaboratively with our Vicar to grow and develop sung worship within our small and faithful congregation, as the church navigates a way forward that leads to growth.

The role would suit a positive, energetic, and creative person. It would also be great if they have experience of leading and encouraging children and young people in taking an active part in our church worship. We warmly encourage all suitable candidates to apply.

Applications Close: 30th April 2024

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Choir Director - Prescot Parish Church

We are looking for a gifted, faithful individual with a love for God and a passion for choral music to help lead us into this next chapter in the vast history of Prescot Parish Church, securing and growing our choral heritage.  Working with our warm and welcoming choir and talented choir team – could you be that person?

Applications Close: 24th May 2024

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Treasurer - Christ Our Hope Liverpool 

The treasurer’s role for Christ our Hope Liverpool plays an important part in helping to uphold the mission and ministry of the new parish.

We are looking for a volunteer with relevant skills and experience to monitor the Parish finances throughout the year, prepare and deliver reports to the PCC, and end of year accounts to the Charities Commission, and to ensure compliance with the relevant legislation and guidelines. Support Services will resource the team with day to day finance administration. Together with the PCC, Local Leadership Teams and Gift-Aid secretaries you will encourage and promote the use of the Parish Giving Scheme, regular giving, digital giving, legacies, and wise and missional stewardship. You will be the Chair of the PCC Finance Sub-Committee, building a team who meet regularly and encouraging and helping the Finance Coordinators of each church or worshipping community.

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Roles at Liverpool Cathedral

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