Class Teacher + Subject Leader Responsibility – Full time (MPS1-UPS3)

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B7 5HA

22 days remaining to apply

Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
13 June 2025 at 9am
Date listed
22 May 2025

Job details

Job role: Teacher
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Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern: Full time
Contract type: Fixed term - 12 months ( view to Permanent)
Pay scale: MPS1-UPS3

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful applicants will:

Be supportive of the Catholic Ethos of the school;
Be energetic and highly motivated teachers, with EYFS, KS1 or KS2 experience;
Have high expectations of themselves and our children;
Be an outstanding classroom practitioner and positive role model for all members of the school community;
Be committed to raising standards of achievement for all;
Have the ability to form positive relationships with children, parents and staff.

What the school offers its staff

We will offer you:

A school that is committed to improvement;
A warm and friendly environment;
A dedicated team of supportive and friendly staff;
Enthusiastic children;
A commitment to your professional development;
Subject Leadership;
Career progression.

Further details about the role

The Board of Directors, in partnership with the Archdiocese of Birmingham and the Local Governing Body are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated and inspirational teacher to join our friendly, hard-working and dedicated team. The successful candidates will have the opportunity to work as part of either the EYFS, KS1 or KS2 team and be committed to providing high quality learning experiences for all children.

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School prides itself on our strong team ethos and our exciting immersive curriculum. We are a one-form entry primary school in the Nechells area of Birmingham.

The successful candidates will, not only be part of the St Joseph’s family, but will also have supportive and inspiring colleagues across the St Teresa of Calcutta MAC and the Caritas Christi in Urbe group of schools, as well as access to a range of CPD and career development opportunities.

The successful applicants will:

Be supportive of the Catholic Ethos of the school;
Be energetic and highly motivated teachers, with EYFS, KS1 or KS2 experience;
Have high expectations of themselves and our children;
Be an outstanding classroom practitioner and positive role model for all members of the school community;
Be committed to raising standards of achievement for all;
Have the ability to form positive relationships with children, parents and staff.

We will offer you:

A school that is committed to improvement;
A warm and friendly environment;
A dedicated team of supportive and friendly staff;
Enthusiastic children;
A commitment to your professional development;
Subject Leadership;
Career progression.

Visit to the school prior to submitting an application are warmly invited and encouraged. Please email recruitment@stjosb7.bham.sch.uk to arrange this.

Visits are encouraged for week beginning the 9th June 2025.

Key dates:

Closing date: 10:00am – Friday 13th June 2025

Shortlisting: Friday 13th June 2025

Shortlisted Candidates will be notified by Monday 16th June 2025

Interview Date: Monday 23rd June 2025

Further details are available by contacting the school.

Application forms and supplementary documents are available to download from our school website or by contacting the school office on 0121-464-8140. Only CES application forms will be accepted. All sections of the CES application form and relevant supplementary documents must be completed.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In accordance with Safer Recruitment guidelines, references will be taken up before interview, identity checks undertaken and if shortlisted a Google Internet search will be conducted. Any offer of employment to the above posts will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service. All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.

Our school Child protection and safeguarding policy can be found on our school website.

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.