This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly, dynamic outstanding Catholic school, where all can thrive. We value our staff and want to develop them to the full in a supportive environment. We are looking for a candidate who is hard-working, flexible, innovative and will enjoy working collaboratively to secure the best possible outcomes for students. The role is ideal for candidates with a desire to support students from a diverse range of backgrounds and to be an excellent role model - making a real difference in our children’s lives, to help nurture young men and women of competence, conscience and compassion. Candidates will demonstrate empathy, excellent communication skills and work closely with students to ensure they develop self-discipline and adhere to our Code of Conduct. The successful candidate will work with our sixth form students, families and staff to ensure the smooth running of the department. 

If you would like to work with young people within our community, are hardworking, flexible and enjoy working collaboratively as part of a friendly and supportive team, then we want to hear from you. Whilst not essential, this post would be ideal for someone with youth work, public service or social services experience. We really value diversity and actively welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.  

St Ignatius College is:  

A highly respected, oversubscribed Jesuit Community with a rich history, committed to the academic, spiritual, and personal development of each individual  

A warm, friendly community where all are respected and valued  

A school where teachers are developed ’through a strong programme of ongoing individualised support’ and where leaders are ‘’without compromise in their continuing programme of improvement’’   

A school where students are courteous, respectful and keen to learn and succeed  

Teacher testimonial: “I feel that I have really grown professionally at St Ignatius College.  Teachers are encouraged to take risks with their practice and the CPD is second to none.  It is an incredibly supportive environment.” 

 The successful candidate will: 

Have a flexible approach, willing to work as a team player positive, committed and self-sufficient 

Be able to form and maintain professional relationships and boundaries with young people 

Be able to communicate effectively with parents and carers, external agencies and other stakeholders 

What we offer: 

We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.  The successful applicant will be committed to the distinct Jesuit ethos of the College. 

St Ignatius College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  Anyone applying to work in our school is expected to share this commitment.  

Closing date 9am on Monday 20 April 2026.  Interview to be held on Monday 27 April 2026.