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Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School

Colney Heath Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0TT admin@nbs.herts.sch.uk http://www.nbs.herts.sch.co.uk/
Open Data obtained from Department for Education
Location: Colney Heath Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire
Phase: Secondary
Gender: Mixed
Age range: 11 - 18 years
Link to DfE: https://www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk/school/137938

Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School

About Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School

Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School is a mixed, comprehensive, Roman Catholic secondary school with sixth form situated in St Albans, Hertfordshire. It is also part of The Diocese of Westminster Academy Trust (DOWAT). https://www.dowat.co.uk
The School's last Ofsted Inspection in November 2023 rated Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School as 'Outstanding'.
The School's recent Catholic Schools Inspectorate Section 48 Inspection - March 2023 rated Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School as 'Outstanding'.
We are a school with a fresh mindset. We are unashamedly aspirational and ambitious for all. We pledge to work tirelessly to achieve our aim of quality and excellence in all that we do. We have high aspirations for every student and we are very aware that each child has one opportunity to achieve their potential. We take our role in providing the best environment for them to discover who they are and their mission in life very seriously.
Importantly we also want our students to enjoy their education; to be happy, safe and secure and to grow in God's love so that when they leave the school they are equipped to change the world and make it a better place.
Our staff play an important role in shaping the culture and ethos at Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School. They ensure students learn in a safe and supportive environment where strong relationships are formed.
Focussing on skills, aspirations and positive values is just as important for staff as it is for pupils. Staff are encouraged to develop their skills and are offered training opportunities to enhance their leadership potential.
We acknowledge the enormous role played by our parents in supporting the school and their children. We are privileged to have such wonderful people working with us. Our partnership with them is undoubtedly our greatest strength and we recognise that everything we do builds on their roles and examples as prime educators of their children.
We promise to Nurture our students to Believe in themselves and develop their relationship with God to Succeed in life.
Headteacher
Mr. Declan Linnane


Current Vacancies

Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant

Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School, St Albans, Hertfordshire

Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School, St Albans, Hertfordshire

Due to growing pupil numbers, we are looking to appoint a part-time Learning Support Assistant who will join our friendly and experienced team.

  Permanent | Part-Time
  £25,525.00 - £26,312.00 Annually (FTE)
      Annual Salary paid pro-rata for part-time staff
New SHARE
New  •  Apply by Midnight, Tuesday 7th Apr, 2026  •  Job start: April/May 2026

Head of Year

Head of Year

Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School, St Albans, Hertfordshire

Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School, St Albans, Hertfordshire

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced Head of Year from well qualified and experienced teachers who are passionate about their subject (ideally business studies or economics) who w...

  Permanent | Full-Time
  TLR 2c - £8,611 at current rates + MPS/UPS dependent on experience
New SHARE
New  •  Apply by Midday, Thursday 19th Mar, 2026  •  Job start: September 2026

Deputy Headteacher - Curriculum Organisation and Operations

Deputy Headteacher - Curriculum Organisation and Operations

Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School, St Albans, Hertfordshire

Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School, St Albans, Hertfordshire

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and exceptionally skilled Deputy Headteacher. This is an opportunity for an individual to be part of a dedicated Senior Leadership Team who demonstrate a resolute d...

  Permanent | Full-Time
  £86,138.00 - £94,853.00 Annually (Actual)
      Leadership Pay Scale L21 - L25
New SHARE
New  •  Apply by Midnight, Thursday 19th Mar, 2026  •  Job start: April or September 2026

Head of Science

Head of Science

Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School, St Albans, Hertfordshire

Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School, St Albans, Hertfordshire

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Head of Science who is passionate about their subject. The ideal candidate will have the ability to teach Chemistry.

  Permanent | Full-Time
  £37,141.00 - £50,471.00 Annually (FTE)
      MPS/UPS + TLR 1c - £14,585
New SHARE
New  •  Apply by Midday, Thursday 19th Mar, 2026  •  Job start: September 2026

Technology Technician

Technology Technician

Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School, St Albans, Hertfordshire

Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School, St Albans, Hertfordshire

We are looking to appoint a full time Technology Technician to assist teaching staff in providing students at Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School in the delivery of Design & Technology and ensure high...

  Permanent | Part-Time/Full-Time
  £23,532.00 - £24,646.00 Annually (Actual)
      FTE £26,718 - £27,983 pa (£23,532 - £24,646 actual salary for 45.8 weeks – paid over 12 equal monthly instalments)
New SHARE
New  •  Apply by Midnight, Thursday 2nd Apr, 2026  •  Job start: February 2026
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School Information

Location: Colney Heath Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire
Phase: Secondary
Gender: Mixed
Age range: 11 - 18 years
Link to DfE: https://www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk/school/137938
Colney Heath Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0TT admin@nbs.herts.sch.uk http://www.nbs.herts.sch.co.uk/

Current Vacancies

Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant

Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School, St Albans, Hertfordshire

Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School, St Albans, Hertfordshire

Due to growing pupil numbers, we are looking to appoint a part-time Learning Support Assistant who will join our friendly and experienced team.

  Permanent | Part-Time
  £25,525.00 - £26,312.00 Annually (FTE)
      Annual Salary paid pro-rata for part-time staff
New SHARE
New  •  Apply by Midnight, Tuesday 7th Apr, 2026  •  Job start: April/May 2026

Head of Year

Head of Year

Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School, St Albans, Hertfordshire

Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School, St Albans, Hertfordshire

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced Head of Year from well qualified and experienced teachers who are passionate about their subject (ideally business studies or economics) who w...

  Permanent | Full-Time
  TLR 2c - £8,611 at current rates + MPS/UPS dependent on experience
New SHARE
New  •  Apply by Midday, Thursday 19th Mar, 2026  •  Job start: September 2026

Deputy Headteacher - Curriculum Organisation and Operations

Deputy Headteacher - Curriculum Organisation and Operations

Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School, St Albans, Hertfordshire

Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School, St Albans, Hertfordshire

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and exceptionally skilled Deputy Headteacher. This is an opportunity for an individual to be part of a dedicated Senior Leadership Team who demonstrate a resolute d...

  Permanent | Full-Time
  £86,138.00 - £94,853.00 Annually (Actual)
      Leadership Pay Scale L21 - L25
New SHARE
New  •  Apply by Midnight, Thursday 19th Mar, 2026  •  Job start: April or September 2026

Head of Science

Head of Science

Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School, St Albans, Hertfordshire

Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School, St Albans, Hertfordshire

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Head of Science who is passionate about their subject. The ideal candidate will have the ability to teach Chemistry.

  Permanent | Full-Time
  £37,141.00 - £50,471.00 Annually (FTE)
      MPS/UPS + TLR 1c - £14,585
New SHARE
New  •  Apply by Midday, Thursday 19th Mar, 2026  •  Job start: September 2026

Technology Technician

Technology Technician

Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School, St Albans, Hertfordshire

Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School, St Albans, Hertfordshire

We are looking to appoint a full time Technology Technician to assist teaching staff in providing students at Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School in the delivery of Design & Technology and ensure high...

  Permanent | Part-Time/Full-Time
  £23,532.00 - £24,646.00 Annually (Actual)
      FTE £26,718 - £27,983 pa (£23,532 - £24,646 actual salary for 45.8 weeks – paid over 12 equal monthly instalments)
New SHARE
New  •  Apply by Midnight, Thursday 2nd Apr, 2026  •  Job start: February 2026
Join Our Talent Pool

Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.

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