28 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    24 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    27 March 2026

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time: Full time. Monday to Friday.

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

Main Scale

What skills and experience we're looking for

Skills and Abilities

  • Commitment to the Catholic Ethos of the school
  • High aspirations for all
  • Commitment to practical and outdoor learning
  • Willingness to use variety of teaching strategies to engage all learners
  • Effective organisational skills
  • Confident and competent user of IT
  • Commitment to the personal welfare and safeguarding of children
  • Ability to reflect on own teaching and take responsibility for pupil progress
  • Warmth, care and sensitivity in dealing with children and their behaviour
  • The ability to be open minded, self- evaluative and adaptable to changing circumstances and new ideas
  • Ability to enthuse and reflect upon experience
  • A willingness to be involved in the wider life of the school
  • Ability to work flexibly and to prioritise effectively
  • Good interpersonal/communication skills
  • A good sense of humour, a willingness to learn and the will to continue to strive for excellence
  • Warmth and welcome to parents and carers

What the school offers its staff

We are looking for a teacher who is passionate about children and learning, and enjoys working within a team. The position will suit someone who has a clear knowledge of how children learn and is committed to inspiring children through their teaching.

We can offer you:

  • A friendly and supportive team
  • Opportunities for professional development, including dedicated support for an ECT if required
  • High levels of support, excellent resources and fantastic school grounds
  • Well behaved and motivated children

The opportunity to be creative, innovative and forward-thinking

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

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect everyone to share this commitment. This post requires applicants to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post. All users are considered confidentially and according to the nature of the role and information disclosed. Keeping our pupils safe is our first priority. We follow safer recruitment practices as per KCSIE and will rigorously take up and check references and carry out an internet check as per guidance

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

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Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Oxford

School type
Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
393 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Ofsted report
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Catholic Primary School

Arranging a visit to St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Oxford

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin.3838@st-josephs-pri.oxon.sch.uk.

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