Staff Vacancies

Assistant Headteacher (with responsibility for Teaching and Learning, Catholic Life and Mission and Collective Worship)

Leadership Group 3 Salary Range 7 to 11 (£61,787 - £67,762)

Permanent – 2 days in class and 3 days out of class. Required from September 2025

The Governors of this vibrant and successful school are seeking to appoint an outstanding teacher and inspiring senior leader who would relish the opportunity to join our hardworking team.

We are looking for someone who:

Is a practising Catholic or willing to support the Catholic ethos
Has a vocation to enable pupils to realise their full potential which is underpinned by the Catholic life and mission of the school.
Is an experienced and ambitious teacher who can manage change and improve outcomes for pupils.
Has a successful record in teaching and learning across the primary age range.
Has a capacity to not only build on existing good practice but to also develop fresh and innovative approaches.
Has excellent communication skills and the ability to lead and inspire children and colleagues.
Has the confidence to enhance the relationship between school, home and parish to nurture Christian values in our faith and learning community.

We can offer:

A successful, welcoming and diverse school with a strong Catholic ethos.
A committed, dedicated and supportive staff who strive for each child to achieve their potential.
Well behaved children who are eager to learn and enthusiastic about making a positive contribution.
A governing body that supports and challenges the adults in the school community to provide opportunities for our children to grow into the leaders of tomorrow.

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 22^nd April 2025 at 12:00 Noon

Interview date: Tuesday 29^th April 2025

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please phone or email the school at office@blesseddominic.barnetmail.net to arrange a suitable time.

Further information and an application pack are available on the school website www.blesseddominicprimary.co.uk

We look forward to receiving your completed application form which should be returned to the school by post or email.

The Governing Body are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be interviewed in line with our safer recruitment procedures and the successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

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Post-Title Class Teacher Required: September 2025

Salary: MPR/UPR (£36,413 - £53,994)

Contract: Full Time

Blessed Dominic Catholic Primary School is a welcoming and vibrant School situated in North West London. Staff, parents and Governors are very proud of our Outstanding school and recognise it is a delightful place to grow and learn. We are seeking to appoint a highly inspirational, creative and enthusiastic teacher to our popular and high achieving school. We welcome candidates with experience or ECTs.
We are a team of supportive and caring staff who are dedicated to developing the whole child. As a result, our children are energetic, friendly and enjoy taking responsibility for themselves and others. We are dedicated to supporting the professional development of all of our staff, actively encouraging our teachers to develop new initiatives within their teams, and are keen to develop future leaders.

The successful applicant will:

• Be a practising Catholic or willing to support the Catholic ethos of our school
• Be a consistently good or outstanding teacher
• Be skilled at building up positive and respectful relationships with children, parents & colleagues
• Be an enthusiastic team player who is willing and able to share ideas and expertise
• Be keen to develop their own teaching and try out new initiatives as part of an exciting and creative curriculum
• Be an inspirational teacher who motivates all children to do their very best
• Be committed to ensuring that every child will flourish and reach their full potential

We can offer:
• A warm and welcoming school and parish community
• Enthusiastic pupils who are eager and ready to learn
• A highly motivated and supportive staff team
• Support for your own professional development
• Enthusiastic and supportive parents

Further information and a CES application pack can be downloaded from the school website. Please e-mail the school if you require these documents in an accessible format. We look forward to receiving your completed application form which should be returned to Melanie Norgate, School Business Manager via the school office office@blesseddominic.barnetmail.net

Visits to the school are encouraged and warmly welcomed, please contact the school office to book your visit.

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 22^nd April 2025 at midday

Interview date: Tuesday 29^th April 2025

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Post Title Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Required: 22^nd April 2025

Salary: Grade D, £31,074-£31,986 FTE/£26,571- £27,351 Actual (dependent on experience)

Hours per week: 35 (8.30am – 4.00pm), Term time only

Contract Status Permanent

Blessed Dominic Catholic Primary is a thriving school in the London Borough of Barnet and in the Diocese of Westminster. We are a two form of entry school that serves the parish of St Margaret Clitherow.

At Blessed Dominic Catholic Primary School, all children are treated with dignity and respect. It is a feature of our family school that children settle quickly and flourish in our nurturing care. All relationships throughout the school build on one another's confidence and self-esteem and as a consequence, even pupils new to the school, quickly feel secure and cherished.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and are excited to join our thriving school community, we encourage you to apply for this role.

We are looking for someone who:

Can develop positive relationships with young children and support their learning and development
Challenge and motivate pupils to achieve their full potential
Has experience working with children who have special educational needs
Can implement strategies recommended by professionals
Has experience as a Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant within a Primary School
A commitment to the provision of high quality education for all children
Has a positive can-do attitude and is a forward thinker
Can lead targeted interventions to address specific areas of need
Has knowledge of the National Curriculum
Willing to support and uphold the Catholic ethos of the school
Enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team
Has a high standard of spoken English

What We Offer:

A happy and successful school with a vibrant, diverse, and caring community
High-quality professional development opportunities
Supportive and hardworking staff who go the extra mile for the children
Happy and content pupils who love coming to school and enjoy their learning
A committed and supportive Senior leadership team and Governing Body

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

Visits to the school are encouraged and warmly welcomed. Please telephone the school on 020 8205 3790 to make an appointment.

Application packs can be downloaded from the school website.

Email: office@blesseddominic.barnetmail.net

Closing date: Friday 28^th March 2025 at midday

Interview date: Tuesday 1^st April 2025 and Wednesday 2^nd April 2025

Blessed Dominic is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks.