Temporary  Teacher (Maternity Cover) until August 2027 or until the postholder returns

Required from September 2026 until postholder returns

Start Date: 1^st September 2026

MPR 1-6 £32,916 - £45,350 per annum 

UPR 1-3 £47,472 - £51,047 per annum 

The Governors of this “outstanding” school (Ofsted 2023) wish to appoint an outstanding teacher, who will teach our Year 1 class full time to cover a maternity leave.

We offer:

• Supportive governors, parents and parish
• Enthusiastic and well-behaved children
• A hard-working and friendly staff team
• A distinctive Catholic ethos.

We wish to appoint a teacher who:

• will maintain and enhance our high standards of teaching and learning
• will ensure excellence and enjoyment for all children
• has the vision to raise standards in all aspects of school life
• is a team player, inspiring and motivating pupils and staff
• will Maintain our distinctive Catholic ethos and outstanding behaviour
• has a strong subject knowledge and experience of delivering high quality Phonic lessons leading to strong outcomes for all pupils

Safeguarding information

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding, to promoting the welfare of children and adhering to the Equality Act 2010. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. To comply with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 all prospective employees will be required to supply evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.

References will be checked prior to interview and are integral to the recruitment process.  Please note that open or generic references will not be accepted as part of a safer recruitment process. By engaging in this recruitment process, shortlisted candidates consent to an online search in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education Statutory Guidance 2025. 

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged by prior appointment.

Closing Date: Friday, 15 May 2026 at 12 noon