CLASS TEACHER

Location

ST JOSEPH'S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL
Aldrens Lane , Lancaster , LA1 2DU
Tel: 01524 65576
School website: www.stjosephslancaster.co.uk
Roll: 166

Information

The Local Governing Body and Leadership Team of St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint a passionate and dynamic full-time teacher on a temporary basis commencing 1st September 2025.  The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the day-to-day delivery of high-quality education for our learners.

The successful candidate will:

Be committed to supporting our Catholic ethos

Be an outstanding classroom teacher with high expectations for all pupil outcomes

Be a team player with a good sense of humour

Be committed to all aspects of inclusion and be willing to promote a positive relationships approach

Have the drive to develop their own subject knowledge and practices

Be kind, caring and enthusiastic

We offer:

A loving school family with close links to our parish and wider community

Friendly, committed staff who value working as a team

A supportive Headteacher and Multi Academy Trust 

A proactive and dedicated Governing Board

Well behaved children who are keen to learn

St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The post is subject to an enhanced DBS, medical clearance and satisfactory references.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application. Lancashire County Council has a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available to all applicants upon request.

Please note, CVs are not accepted. To apply for this vacancy, you need to complete the Catholic application form attached.

Visits to the school are welcome and can be arranged by emailing the headteacher at headteacher@st-josephs-lancaster.lancs.sch.uk 

More Information can be found at www.stjosephslancaster.co.uk

Essential Qualifications

QTS Status - BA (Hons) or BEd (Hons) degree

Proposed Interview Date:

09/06/2025 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Please contact Headteacher Rachael Griffiths Tel. 01524 65576 or via email headteacher@st-josephs-lancaster.lancs.sch.uk

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to: School Bursar Mrs D. Tipper via email d.tipper@st-josephs-lancaster.lancs.sch.uk

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.