Clerk to the Governors

We are seeking expressions of interest from suitably experienced individuals for the provision of an independent and professional clerking and governance support service to the Governing Body and its committees.

This is a key role in supporting effective governance through providing:

·         High quality administrative support to the Governing Body and its committees

·         Manage information effectively and maintain records in accordance with legal requirements

·         Ensure the business of the Governing Body is conducted and recorded smoothly and efficiently

·         Advice to the Governing Body on governance, constitutional and procedural matters

The role is part time and flexible, aligned to the college governance calendar and would suit an experienced school governance Clerk or someone with relevant governance experience.

The hours of work required for the role will be in the region of 140 hours per year, as agreed with the Chair of Governors.  The hours will include approximately 50 hours of clerking in person meetings.  The remaining hours can be undertaken flexibly and remotely.   

The salary for the right candidate will be in the region of £30 per hour, paid hourly.

For an informal discussion or to register an expression of interest, please contact d.micklewright@stbenedicts.essex.sch.uk. Further details will be shared with interested candidates.

Required for September 2026

Teacher salary - £32,916 - £51,048 (M1 – U3)

The college is seeking a well-qualified, innovative and enthusiastic teacher to join our science department. Successful applicants would be required to teach science at key stages 3 and 4. Within the science department we have a strong record for growing talent. ECTs are welcome to apply as a full support programme will be available.

The successful candidate will be:

● committed to providing the very best learning opportunities for their students

● able to challenge all students to make exceptional progress

● a strong team player who forms excellent relationships with staff, parents and students

● willing to support the strong Catholic ethos of our college

We can offer you:

● a warm and welcoming college with excellent links to parish communities

● enthusiastic and well-behaved students who are eager to learn

● supportive, hardworking staff, governors and parents

● opportunities to further your professional development

We are a highly respected and over-subscribed Catholic college that Ofsted found to be outstanding in its commitment to the social, moral and spiritual development of all its students. Our recent section 48 inspection found the college to have many other areas of outstanding practice.

The governing body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all young people and expects all staff to share that commitment. The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check. Applications will only be accepted on the college application form.

Please contact Mr Paul Cretu, Assistant Principal, if you wish to have an informal discussion about the role on 01206 549222 or by email to p.cretu@stbenedicts.essex.sch.uk.

Applications will only be accepted on the college application form (which can be downloaded from our website) and should be emailed to Mrs Catherine Simonelli, HR Assistant at c.simonelli@stbenedicts.essex.sch.uk.  CVs will not be accepted.

For further details about the college, please go to our website www.stbenedicts.essex.sch.uk.

The closing date for applications is Friday 27th February 2026.  Early applications are encouraged. If there is a sufficiently strong field, the college will choose to interview before the closing date.

TEACHER OF MATHEMATICS –

Required for September 2026

Teacher salary - £32,916 - £51,048 (M1 – U3)

The college is seeking a well-qualified, innovative and enthusiastic specialist to join our mathematics and computing department. Successful applicants would be required to teach primarily mathematics at key stages 3 and 4. ECTs are welcome to apply as a full support programme will be available.

The successful candidate will be:

● committed to providing the very best learning opportunities for their students

● able to challenge all students to make exceptional progress

● a strong team player who forms excellent relationships with staff, parents and students

● willing to support the strong Catholic ethos of our college

We can offer you:

● a warm and welcoming college with excellent links to parish communities

● enthusiastic and well-behaved students who are eager to learn

● supportive, hardworking staff, governors and parents

● opportunities to further your professional development

We are a highly respected and over-subscribed Catholic college that Ofsted found to be outstanding in its commitment to the social, moral and spiritual development of all its students. Our recent section 48 inspection found the college to have many other areas of outstanding practice.

The Governing body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all young people and expects all staff to share that commitment. The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check. Applications will only be accepted on the college application form.

Please contact Miss Katrina Richardson, Head of Department for mathematics, if you wish to have an informal discussion about the role by email; k.richardson@stbenedicts.essex.sch.uk

Applications will only be accepted on the college application form (which can be downloaded from our website) and should be emailed to Mrs Catherine Simonelli, HR Assistant at c.simonelli@stbenedicts.essex.sch.uk.  CVs will not be accepted.

For further details about the college, please go to our website www.stbenedicts.essex.sch.uk.

The closing date for applications is Friday 27th February 2026.  Early applications are encouraged. If there is a sufficiently strong field, the college will choose to interview before the closing date.

Required for September 2026

Teacher salary: £32,916 – £51,048 (M1 – U3)

The college is seeking a well-qualified, innovative and enthusiastic teacher to join our English department. Successful applicants would be required to teach English at key stages 3 and 4. Applications from candidates who can teach Media Studies would be strongly encouraged. ECTs are welcome to apply as a full support programme will be available.

The successful candidate will be:

• committed to providing the very best learning opportunities for their students
• able to challenge all students to make exceptional progress
• a strong team player who forms excellent relationships with staff, parents and students
• willing to support the strong Catholic ethos of our college

We can offer you:

• a warm and welcoming college with excellent links to parish communities
• enthusiastic and well-behaved students who are eager to learn
• supportive, hardworking staff, governors and parents
• opportunities to further your professional development

We are a highly respected and over-subscribed Catholic school, committed to the academic, spiritual, social and moral development of all its students. St Benedict’s is a good school with many outstanding features.

The Governing body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all young people and expects all staff to share that commitment. The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check. Applications will only be accepted on the college application form.

We would be delighted to arrange an informal visit; please contact Mr Gavin Muttock, Assistant Principal, on 01206 549222 or by email at g.muttock@stbenedicts.essex.sch.uk.

Applications will only be accepted on the college application form (which can be downloaded from our website) and should be emailed to Mrs Catherine Simonelli, HR Assistant, at c.simonelli@stbenedicts.essex.sch.uk. CVs will not be accepted.

For further details about the college, please visit www.stbenedicts.essex.sch.uk .

The closing date for applications is Friday 27th February 2026. Early applications are encouraged. If there is a sufficiently strong field, the college will choose to interview before the closing date.

St Benedict’s Catholic College is a highly respected and oversubscribed Roman Catholic 11–16 college serving Christian families throughout north-east Essex. We strive to promote the values of our Christian faith throughout our daily life.

Our 2023 Ofsted inspection found that we continue to be a good school, that we are a welcoming school with a strong ethos of caring for pupils and promoting academic achievement. We are recognised for many strengths of our college – as well as noting how well‑behaved, confident and happy our young people are.

Student attainment at GCSE in the core subjects of English and mathematics, and in science and humanities subjects, is well above average. St Benedict’s is a great place to be and I’m delighted that you are interested in applying to be part of our team.

As our mission statement says, we are proud to be an inclusive community where spiritual, emotional and academic growth are nurtured. We believe in putting learning first and striving for excellence.

Our facilities are excellent and we have a rich variety of extra‑curricular opportunities that underpin our academic success. The college is set in pleasant, spacious grounds which include hard play areas, playing fields and tennis courts. We have a well‑equipped sports hall and fitness suite. Our chapel is used regularly by students and staff for worship, prayer and quiet reflection.

St Benedict’s students develop into happy, confident and self‑aware young adults. There are many opportunities for them to thrive and shine, through high‑quality teaching and numerous clubs and activities.

Pastoral Lead

We are looking for a Pastoral Lead.

The successful candidate will be:

• committed to providing the very best learning opportunities for all our students
• able to challenge all students to make exceptional progress
• a strong team player who forms excellent relationships with staff, parents and students
• willing to support the strong Catholic ethos of our college

We can offer you:

• a warm and welcoming college with excellent links to parish communities
• enthusiastic and well‑behaved students who are eager to learn
• supportive, hardworking staff, governors and parents
• opportunities to further your professional development

We would be delighted to arrange an informal discussion; please contact Miriam Davis (Assistant Principal) on 01206 549222 or email m.davis@stbenedicts.essex.sch.uk.

The start date is Monday 13th April 2026. The closing date for applications is midday on Monday 2nd March 2026 and interviews will be held on Tuesday 10th March 2026. Early applications are encouraged as interviews will take place before the closing date if there is a sufficiently strong field.

Applications will only be accepted on the college application form (which can be downloaded from our website) and should be emailed to Mrs Catherine Simonelli, HR Administrator, at c.simonelli@stbenedicts.essex.sch.uk . CVs will not be accepted.

Recruitment

St Benedict’s Catholic College Application Pack: Pastoral Lead

Details about how we will use the personal data you provide as part of the recruitment process can be found in our privacy notice on our website: www.stbenedicts.essex.sch.uk/welcome/privacy-notice/ .

The governing body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all young people and expects all staff to share that commitment. The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely
Jo Santinelli
Principal