Our Lady and Saint Benedict Catholic Academy is an inclusive and nurturing school where all are welcome. Together we Love, Learn and Look forward with Christ. The children are at the heart of everything that we do, and each member of staff is fully committed to ensuring that every child feels loved, safe, happy, secure and ready to learn. Children are given the opportunity to realise their full potential and become closer to understanding their vocation. We recognise all pupils as individuals and ensure that all needs are considered in all aspects of provision.

We pride ourselves on our excellent relationships with all members of our school community and we believe that pupils achieve their very best when school and homework together in partnership. At Our Lady and Saint Benedict Catholic Academy we have a dedicated pastoral team comprising of a safeguarding team who work with families and parents to provide an excellent service for parents and children - ensuring that children come to school regularly, needs are identified and met and that they are able to access their learning when they are with us.

As a Catholic school our fundamental mission is to promote the Gospel values and virtues within our school community in which every person is respected as an individual, made in the image of Christ. Our school mission statement Loving, learning and looking forward with Christ encompasses everything that we do. Children learn to live out the Gospel values and this can be seen each and every day in children’s work and play. Children show respect and care for all through their words, actions and thoughts.

Through an extensive curriculum which builds upon knowledge and skills, children learn and remember more. This learning is enhanced by a wide variety of extra-curricular activities and after-school clubs. Our collegiate links enable the children to benefit from specialist teachers in Music, PE, modern foreign languages and across a range of other subject areas. We have lots of outdoor space for children to play and learn. This includes our wonderful purpose built play area for our Early Years Children, our school in the forest which enables children to take part in outdoor learning led by specialist leaders alongside class teachers and our extensive fields.

Children are Encouraged to act as ambassadors for the school now and for their future place within God’s world.

We are part of St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi Academy Trust which is a growing family of 63 schools across the Archdiocese of Birmingham, united by a shared mission to deliver excellent Catholic education that transforms lives.

We are inspired by St Gabriel the Archangel and guided by five values that shape our culture: Confidence & Humility, Peace & Courage, Faith in the Impossible, Listening with Love and Service Beyond Self. These values drive our commitment to helping every pupil and colleague flourish within our Trust.

OUR OFFER TO STAFF

Professional Growth: A wide range of learning and development opportunities including, in-house, external, post-qualifying, professional, vocational and management development training; secondment opportunities and a commitment to continuous professional development.

Career Development: With 63 academies, opportunities to grow and progress are real and encouraged as well as networking across our Trust

Wellbeing Support: A range of staff support initiatives to safeguard your physical and mental wellbeing including our Employee Assistance Support

Conditions of Employment: Competitive salary, generous holiday entitlements, access to Teachers Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme depending on your role

Whether you join us as a teacher, leader or member of our support staff, you will become part of a warm, ambitious and hope‑filled community, one that believes in your potential and empowers you to make a real difference.

JOIN US

If you want to be part of something bigger…

If you believe in the power of education to transform lives…

If you long for a community that listens with love, acts with courage and leads with hope…

Then St Gabriel the Archangel CMAT will be a place where you are known, valued, celebrated and empowered.

We are building something bold, hope‑filled and lasting. We invite you to be part of it.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and pre-employment medical clearance. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), online searches will also be carried out for shortlisted candidates. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.