Hymn Practice Leader

Do you tick our boxes?

• Confident and skilled in singing
• A natural leader - motivated, passionate, and inspiring
• An engaging person who loves to bring out the best in others

Why join Cardinal Newman Catholic School?

• A friendly, enthusiastic, and supportive staff body and a ‘high morale’ within the school
• CPD programmes to support and develop staff in their career progression.
• Our staff-led wellbeing group and common room association where we plan social events for all our staff are welcome to participate.
• A caring ethos with strong international links and a commitment to actively supporting global charity and fundraising projects.
• National College membership
• Staff Benefits -including cycle to work scheme, home, electronics and days out offers and care first support offering counselling and support services.

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 9th June @ 9.00am

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy should we receive an overwhelming number of applications before the closing date.

As part of our strong commitment to safeguarding, this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 (KCSIE), online searches will be undertaken for prospective shortlisted candidates.

Cardinal Newnan Catholic School, part of Holy Cross Multi Academy Company, has a responsibility for and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups. All employees and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and where relevant, a childcare disqualification check.

Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including two suitable references, evidence of Right to Work, medical clearance and where applicable a prohibition check and evidence of qualifications. All successful candidates will be required to present their birth certificate along with evidence of any name changes.

This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Further information can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Therefore, the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

An online social media check will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all conditional offers of employment.