Reception Class Teacher

St Joseph's RC Primary School, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 2DT

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  9 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  22 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (Actual)

Reception Class Teacher job summary

We are recruiting for a Class Teacher in Reception

Required for January 2027

Salary: Teachers Main Pay Range

Hours: Full time / Permanent

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Stourbridge is a happy caring and highly regarded school rooted in Gospel values where pupils are nurtured, educated and experience a true sense of belonging. We maintain the highest expectations for every individual child, carefully developing their talents and self-belief. With a strong Catholic ethos and a warm family feel, we work in partnership with parents and parish to enable every child to flourish academically, spiritually and personally.

The Local Governing Body is seeking to appoint a class teacher to join our happy, successful and well-respected primary school. We are looking for someone who has a good understanding of the requirements of the national curriculum, demonstrate passion and enthusiasm in all areas of learning and school life. The successful candidate will bring warmth, energy and high expectations to the early years department. They will have a secure understanding of the EYFS and sparks curiosity through skilful teaching and play and can teach early reading and phonics with confidence.

Putting our children and young people first, always.

“Forming Christ-centred pilgrims of hope with kind hearts, questioning minds, a thirst for knowledge and a hunger for justice.”

The successful candidate will play a key role in our school vision by delivering high quality teaching and learning and have high expectations of pupil achievement to ensure they each reach their fullest, individual potential and well-being. Our teachers and support staff are talented, professional, supportive, caring and ambitious to achieve success

We welcome applications from both Catholics and non-Catholics but expect all employees to support the Catholic ethos and values of the school. If you meet the requirements of the job description and person specification and feel that you could make a positive difference to our school, then we can’t wait to receive your application.

We warmly welcome visits to the school. For specific questions about the role and/or to request a visit, please contact the school office on

Email - info_stjosephs@emmausmac.com
Phone - 01384 431980
Online - www.emmausmac.com

Please note, we will only accept applications submitted through My New Term.

Closing Date: Monday 9th November 2026 (we may bring forward the application closing date, depending on volume of applicants, therefore please apply ASAP)

Interview Date: Wednesday 18th November 2026

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 RC Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 201 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Joseph's RC Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-joseph-s-rc-primary-school-stourbridge

St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School can offer:
• A happy, caring school with a strong Catholic ethos.
• A supportive Local Governing Body and Senior Leadership Team who are committed to maintaining high standards.
• Children who are well-behaved, capable, enthusiastic, willing and eager to learn.
• Hardworking, dedicated and friendly staff who work together for the good of the whole school.
• A committed and supportive environment where you will be encouraged to develop your professional career

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