Class Teacher (ECT upwards)

KS1 Class teacher: (ECT upwards - full time)

Start Date: September 2026

Contract Type: 12-month Fixed Term Contract moving to Permanent

Year group: To be determined

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work as part of the 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, as well as access to a range of CPDF and career development opportunities.

The successful applicants will:

• Be supportive of the Catholic Ethos of the school;
• Be energetic and highly motivated teachers, with 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 enquiry@stjosb7.bham.sch.uk to arrange this. Visits are encouraged for the weeks beginning the 13th April 2025 and 20th April 2026

Key dates

Closing date: 12:00pm - Monday 27th April 2026

Shortlisting: Tuesday 28th April 2026

Please note references will be applied for after shortlisting takes place, and a Google Internet search will be conducted. We will also undertake a social media check for the successful candidate.

Shortlisted Candidates will be notified by Tuesday 28th April 2026

Interview Date: Tuesday 05th May 2026

Further details are available by emailing enquiry@stjosb7.bham.sch.uk

Application forms and supplementary documents are available to download from https://www.stjosb7.bham.sch.uk/vacancy-category/teaching-staff/or contact 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.

Application forms should be returned to the school: Mrs M. Ashley enquiry@stjosb7.bham.sch.uk

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 and KCSIE, references will be taken up before interview, identity checks undertaken, if shortlisted a Google Internet search will be conducted and a social media check will be undertaken for the successful candidate. Any offer of employment to the above post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check from the Disclosure & Barring Service. All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK. If you have any questions regarding this process, please email equiry@stjosb7.bham.sch.uk

Our school Child protection and safeguarding policy can be found at:

https://www.stjosb7.bham.sch.uk/key-information/policies/