23 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    12 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    20 March 2026

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time, part time (Can be done as a job share): Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are keen to hear from enthusiastic and committed professionals, who will support our Catholic ethos and who are also passionate about teaching and learning. Applications are warmly welcomed from both Early Career Teachers and more experienced collegues. Whilst the final deployment of staff will be determined in due course, I would be particularly interested to hear from candidates who feel confident teaching in Upper Key Stage 2, or who have a strong interest of developing their practice in this phase. Whilst the role has been advertised full time, we will consider part time options for the right candidate(s).

What the school offers its staff

A warm, welcoming community with a strong ethos rooted in faith, respect and high expectations for all


A supportive and collaborative staff team with a genuine commitment to wellbeing and professional growth

Well behaved, enthusiastic pupils who are proud of their school and eager to learn

A well-resourced learning environment with a clear focus on excellence in teaching and the wider curriculum

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

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this 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

School type
Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 5 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
427 pupils enrolled
Age range
5 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report

The Governors of this popular, happy and successful school seek to appoint a class teacher to join our friendly school and work as part of an amazing staff team which is passionate about children learning. 

In our most recent Ofsted inspection (2023), St Joseph’s was once again judged to be Outstanding. Inspectors noted that “St Joseph’s is a community where pupils thrive and feel safe”. More recently, in September 2024, our Catholic Schools Inspection also concluded that St Joseph’s is Outstanding in every area. Inspectors highlighted that “the school community goes the extra mile to provide an exceptionally supportive and joyful environment for each of its members, valuing all without exception.”

Arranging a visit to St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email head@stjosephs-epsom.surrey.sch.uk.

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