EYFS / KS1 Teacher

-Voluntary Catholic Academy that is part of the St John Bosco Catholic Academy together with, St Chad’s Catholic Primary School, Sedgley, Bishop Milner Catholic College in Dudley, St Mary’s Catholic Primary School Wednesbury, St John Bosco Catholic Primary School West Bromwich, St Bernadette’s Walsall and Stuart Bathurst Catholic Secondary School Wednesbury.

-Judged as ‘Outstanding’ in our most recent RE, Collective Worship and Catholic Life Inspection and has a very strong Catholic ethos and excellent Parish links.

-Judged as ‘Outstanding’ in all areas in our most recent Ofsted (April 2015)

-The school is popular and over-subscribed and has a friendly and caring atmosphere.

-The school is a one form entry Catholic school.

-St Joseph’s provides a happy and safe environment where everyone, children and adults alike, is given the chance to flourish.

The successful applicant will be required to respect, preserve and develop the quality and distinctive culture of our Catholic school and will be required to sign a Catholic Education Service contract.

A practising Catholic is preferred.

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated, caring and committed teacher with a proven record of good or better teaching.  Our successful school has a very strong Catholic ethos. This post is suitable for both ECTs and experienced main scale teachers.

The Governing Body and Board of Directors are seeking to appoint a teacher who:

-Puts the children first and ensures they are safe and happy, whilst challenging them to achieve the best they possibly can.

-Can demonstrate a good ability to meet individual pupil needs by challenging and supporting pupils and responding to the unique needs of all learners, including disadvantaged pupils, high prior attainers, those with English as an additional language and pupils with special educational needs or disabilities.

-Is completely supportive of our Catholic ethos and strong links with our Parish.

-Has a proven track record of good or better performance as a primary teacher / trainee teacher.

-Is well organised, capable, hardworking and resilient. As our school has excellent levels of teaching and achievement it is essential that the successful applicant can demonstrate these attributes.

-Is a good team member who will work with others, including parents and carers and also use their own initiative to help make our school even better.

The successful applicant will be required to respect, preserve and develop the quality and distinctive culture of our Catholic school and will be required to sign a Catholic Education Service contract. A practising Catholic is preferred although we welcome applications from anyone prepared to wholeheartedly support our Catholic ethos.  St Joseph’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will need to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) criminal background check before taking up post.  References will be taken up prior to interview.

This post is only suitable for teachers (including ECTs) with very recent and highly successful Primary School experience. Detailed and up to date information about our school is available on our website: www.st-jo-dud.dudley.sch.uk 

Personal qualities and attributes

Entirely supportive of the school’s Catholic ethos and willing to make a commitment to promoting the distinctive Catholic culture of St Joseph’s
Caring, compassionate and supportive of children’s pastoral needs
Eager to evaluate and improve own and others EYFS / KS1 practice to ensure best istants and others in the EYFS / KS1 setting
A very positive role model for children
Able to foster genuinely supportive relationships with parents
A good understanding of safeguarding procedures and safe working practices
Able to inspire and motivate children, securing high standards of behaviour and achievement

Professional and character references readily available prior to interview

Gaps in employment history (where these exist) fully explained in the application form

The attached application form and associated information must be completed and returned, either by email to info@st-jo-dud.dudley.sch.uk FAO Mrs S Chapman, or to the school at:

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Hillcrest Road

Dudley

DY2 7PW

Closing date: 8th June 2022

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Supporting documents
Job Description
Recruitment Monitoring Form
Disqualification Guidance
Application Form
Consent to obtain references
Notes for applicants
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act