Offering an alternative vision of education since 1881
A Catholic education for boys of all faiths and none
Offering an alternative vision of education since 1881
When people are applying to work in a school, they want to be confident that they will be happy, successful and fulfilled and that life in that school will suit them.
We are, of course, biased, but we firmly believe that St Cuthbert’s is a wonderful place to work. As a school and as a Catholic community, St Cuthbert’s is a place to be professionally stimulated, challenged and rewarded.
With over 100 staff, we have a career for everyone and employ a range of individuals in a variety of roles within our Teaching and Support staff. We are also flexible on working arrangements and have staff working, full, part and term time. We also engage the services of self-employed individuals and volunteers for specialist areas such as sports coaches or musicians.
St Cuthbert’s is a beautiful setting, hidden away in the West end of Newcastle. We have excellent facilities and superb transport links to the region and beyond. The school buildings are set in extensive grounds.
St Cuthbert’s is an excellent school. We are immensely proud of our strong academic success at all levels and and we achieve extraordinary things for and with the boys. We care deeply about results in all aspects of school life, but ultimately, we want the boys to leave as great men who are proud to have been a pupil at St Cuthbert’s.
To that end we have the highest expectations of the boys and of ourselves. We pride ourselves on a balance of tradition and innovation, proud of our heritage but willingly embracing the latest evidence-based research into educational practice and technology.
St Cuthbert’s is a thriving community. We are immensely proud of the way we foster a supportive and friendly atmosphere: relationships between all staff and between staff and boys are very strong.
St Cuthbert’s is a rewarding professional environment. We only recruit the best people to work here and the spark and energy of a talented staff body is infectious.
The Governors recognise the vital importance of staff.and we care very much about professional development; St Cuthbert’s staff as members of the Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust can expect to be challenged and supported as they develop their careers.
St Cuthbert’s is not, of course, for everyone. The intensity and challenge of working in a boys school can, at times, be an all-embracing existence. However, if you believe in a genuine all-round education, value the opportunity to help shape lives, have energy, drive, a passion for your subject and a willingness to throw yourself into a busy and dynamic community, we would love to hear from you.
We hope that this website gives you an indication of what life is like at St Cuthbert's.
Salary: BB5 £26,873 – £28,770
Actual pro rata salary £23,074 – £24,703
37 hours, term time only + 5 training days
Monday – Thursday 8.15am – 4.15pm with ½ hour lunch
Friday 8.15am – 3.45pm with ½ hour lunch
Required as soon as possible
Full time/permanent
St Cuthbert’s Catholic High School is seeking to appoint an approachable, caring, and well-organised Assistant Head of Year who has knowledge of school welfare/pastoral issues and who has a passion for supporting the social and emotional growth of pupils to enable them to achieve their full potential.
At St Cuthbert’s Assistant Heads of Year are an essential part of the school’s pastoral structures providing administrative and organisational support to the pastoral team. This is an ideal position for someone who is a team player, has a positive attitude and understands the importance of a highly effective and efficient pastoral system within a school.
The successful candidate will need to be able to show an unrelenting focus on doing what is in the best interests of every pupil, balancing excellent administrative and time-management skills with a focus on pastoral care. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate their commitment to working as part of a highly successful team, the aim of which is to ensure that all pupils receive outstanding and inspirational educational experiences. Above all, we are looking for someone who will help our boys become better men.
This is an opportunity to join an impressive, all-boys Catholic School that has enjoyed a reputation as a centre of educational excellence for over one hundred years.
Further information is available here. Application forms are available by following the link on our website for submission by 9:00am on Monday 29th April 2024.
Applications may be sent electronically or in hard copy to:
Human Resources
St Cuthbert’s Catholic High School
Gretna Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE15 7PX
or by email: [email protected]
Applications will be acknowledged by email. Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.
St Cuthbert’s is first and foremost a Catholic school. Applicants are not required to be practising Catholics but are expected to support and promote the school’s Catholic vision, mission and values.
The Governors of St Cuthbert’s Catholic High School, the Trustees of the Bishop Bewick Trust and the Diocese are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young persons. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online search will be completed for shortlisted candidates.
St Cuthbert’s Catholic High School is a member of the Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust. The Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust, is a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales. Company Registration No. 7841435. It is an apostolate of the Roman Catholic Church under the episcopal jurisdiction of the Bishop of Hexham & Newcastle. Registered Office: Fenham Hall Drive, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 9YH www.bishopbew
Support Staff Application Form
Senior Leadership Application Form
Recruitment Monitoring Form - To be completed by all applicants
Consent for References - To be completed by all applicants
Notes to Applicants | PDF | 217KB
Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust - Job Applicant Privacy Notice
Briefing Note on the Definition of Practising Catholic | PDF | 1.3MB
Section B - Diocesan statement on equal opportunities | PDF | 90KB
Equality Act 2010 Reasonable Adjustments Statement | PDF | 131KB
2021-2022 SCCHS Prospectus | PDF | 3.9MB
Further details for advertised vacancies can be found in the above links. Application forms can be found in the 'Information for all applicants' link above and should be returned to:
St Cuthbert's Catholic High School
Gretna Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE15 7PX
or
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 0191 2744510
St Cuthbert’s Catholic High School and the Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust are fully committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion. The Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust does not discriminate on the grounds of sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, marital status or racial ethnic or national origin and applications are welcome from a diverse range of backgrounds. As a Catholic school and an apostolate of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Hexham & Newcastle, those appointed to key posts within St Cuthbert’s Catholic High School are required to be ‘practising Catholics’ in accordance with the document ‘Catholic Schools and the Definition of a ‘Practising Catholic’ - 2009 Diocesan Education Service, Archdiocese of Birmingham. This document sets out in detail what it means to be a practising Catholic for the purpose of these appointments.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check. The Governing Body is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
St Cuthbert’s Catholic High School, Gretna Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 7PX
St Cuthbert’s Catholic High School is a proud member of the Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust. The Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust is a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales. Company Registration No. 7841435. www.bishopbewickcet.org