KS2 Year 3 Class Teacher

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional Year 3 teacher to join our team from 6th January 2025–experienced teachers are welcome to apply. This post is not suitable for ECTs. A Middle Leadership opportunity of a subject is also a possibility for the right candidate. As a committed and inspiring teacher, you will join a well-resourced school who is committed to ensuring that every child reaches their full potential and no child is left behind.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone innovative and aspiring, who wishes to join a team committed to developing teaching and learning in an oversubscribed, happy school with a strong family feel.

Situated within a short walk to Canada Water station on the Jubilee line and overlooking Southwark Park, we are well placed for inspiring trips with all London has to offer whilst enjoying spacious grounds.

We are passionate about standards, delivering high-quality teaching within a broad and diverse curriculum. We have imaginative, creative and enthusiastic children with outstanding behaviour. 

At St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School we offer:

● A nurturing and high achieving school, unique in its context

● Motivated, enthusiastic children, who are well-behaved and eager to learn

● Supportive Leaders at every level

● Opportunities for career development 

● Excellent professional development opportunities within the school

● A team of motivated, committed and happy staff

● Supportive parents and governors 

We are seeking a teacher who will:

● Have QTS 

● Be supportive of our Catholic ethos

● Bring positivity, a sense of humour and resilience to the team

● Have high expectations both of standards and of behaviour

● Enjoy the challenge of a creative and diverse curriculum;

● Bring a sense of excitement and purpose to learning;

● Understand how best to develop individual pupils’ potential;

● Be energetic and strongly self-motivated;

● Be an effective communicator and team player;

● Be very organised yet able to work flexibly.

To apply, please contact the Headteacher, Catherine McLoughlin, by email: headteacher@stjosephsprimary.org.uk

St Joseph’s Catholic School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. References and full DBS disclosure will be undertaken before an appointment.

Should you be interested in applying for this position, the Headteacher is more than happy to meet you and show you around our wonderful school. Please email the Headteacher in advance of the interview date and we shall arrange this for you.

Closing Date: Tuesday 3rd December 2024 at 12 noon. 

Interviews (envisaged): Thursday 5th December.