Class Teacher

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Portishead, Somerset, BS20 6QB

3 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2026

• Closing date

  30 April 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  17 April 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (Actual) Subject to experience and to 2026-2027 pay review

Class Teacher job summary

Class Teacher Permanent Contract Full time Main Scale Salary - M1 to M6 ECT's and experienced Teachers welcome to apply

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School is a warm, welcoming and inclusive school serving Portishead, Pill and the surrounding villages. As part of the Cardinal Newman Catholic Educational Trust, we are committed to providing the highest quality education and securing the very best outcomes for every child.

We are seeking a dedicated and emotionally intelligent teacher with a genuine passion for inspiring children to learn and thrive. This is a rewarding opportunity to join a united, committed and forward-thinking team, where strong relationships, inclusion and high expectations are at the heart of everything we do. You will play a key role in shaping the educational experience of our Key Stage 2 pupils, ensuring they are inspired, supported and challenged to achieve their full potential.

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Has a clear commitment to supporting and promoting the Catholic life and mission of the school
• Has a strong understanding of teaching and learning in Key Stage 2
• Is a strong classroom practitioner who can motivate, engage and inspire pupils
• Is committed to raising standards and improving outcomes for all pupils
• Is reflective, resilient and committed to their own professional development
• Is committed to raising standards and improving outcomes for all pupils
• Is determined, resilient and has high expectations of themselves and others
• Is flexible, has a good sense of humour and has an understanding of the 'bigger picture'

In return, we can offer you:

• friendly, motivated and caring children who are keen to learn
• an enthusiastic and committed staff team
• a commitment to your continuing professional development
• supportive leadership from our Principal, CEO, MAT Directors, Governors, and an engaged parent community.
• The opportunity to become a part of a very special school family

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School is a proud member of the Cardinal Newman Catholic Educational Trust, offering opportunities for collaboration, professional development and contribution to a growing and ambitious Trust committed to excellence in Catholic education.

If you think this is you, then we would love to hear from you!

Visits are very welcome and strongly encouraged. Please contact the school office, to arrange a visit - 01275 848367

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, including an online search.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 218 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-joseph-s-catholic-primary-school-bs20-6qb

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