Vacancies

Headteacher (Full Time, Leadership Spine 26-32)

The Governors of Cardinal Newman Catholic High School wish to appoint for September 2026 a committed, practising Catholic to the post of Headteacher to lead and inspire our school community to the next stage of its development.

Headteacher Information Pack
CES Application Form - Senior Leadership
Recruitment Monitoring Form
Consent to Obtain References Form
Notes to Applicants
NEquality Act 2010 Reasonable Adjustments Statement

Closing date for receipt of applications: Wednesday 11th February 2026 at 9.00am
Interviews to be held: Thursday 26th and Friday 27th February 2026
Start Date: September 2026

Please note a current CES application form (version 12) and a Model Rehabilitation of Offender act 1974 must be completed for this post. Forms can be emailed to Mrs Julie English : Julie.English@dioceseofshrewsbury.org

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure



Midday Assistant – Cardinal Newman Catholic High School

We are also looking to appoint a midday assistant – 1.10pm to 2.10pm (term time only), Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday with Tuesday being 12.30pm to 13.30pm – Grade 2 Point 3- £11.79 per hour.

Midday Job Role:

Set up dining hall before lunch / clear away dining hall after lunch (wipe down tables etc.)

Assist in the supervision of the pupils alongside teaching staff during the mealtime period to minimise any disruption, so that all pupils are safe, cared for and have an enjoyable and sociable lunchtime.

Skills & Experience:

A reasonable level of fitness in line with duties .

Punctual, reliable and trustworthy.

A flexible approach to meet requirement of the school.

Able to manage time effectively.

Ability to work both alone and in a team.

Awareness of health and safety procedures.

Reading skills for following instructions.

We are a friendly and highly motivated school and if you are interested in joining our team, an application form can be downloaded from the school website www.cardinal-newman.org.uk or you can request an application form by emailing the school at sby@cardinal-newman.co.uk. Applications are returnable to the school clearly marked for the attention of Mrs S Byford, Business Manager.

There is no closing date for applications, we will speak to all applicants when they apply.

Cardinal Newman Catholic High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. Enhanced DBS clearance will be required. .

Midday Application
Recruitment Monitoring Form
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 - Disclosure Form