Salary:M1-M6 but negotiable depending on experience
Job type:Full Time, Permanent
Start date:01 September 2026
Apply by:17 March 2026
We are seeking to appoint an exceptional KS2 teacher (possibly Year 4-Year 6) to join our team from September 2026–ECTs and experienced teachers are welcome to apply. A Middle Leadership opportunity of a subject or two 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 exemplary 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 be successful within this role we are looking for a person who has:
- A passion for education and commitment to making a difference in the lives of young people
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with pupils, staff and parents
- A deep understanding of challenges facing young people and a commitment to promoting their welfare and well-being
- An innovative and strategic approach to problem solving, with the ability to inspire and motivate others
- The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and to embrace change and new challenges
In return for your commitment and dedication, we offer ongoing professional development opportunities and the chance to be part of a supportive team in a growing Catholic Academy Trust, which is committed to excellence. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and to contribute to the development of a primary academy that is poised for even more success.
Key Responsibilities:
- To plan and to teach engaging lessons that take account of curriculum coverage and enable pupil progress.
- To monitor and ensure pupil progress.
- To follow our school’s Behaviour Policy and implement positive behaviour management strategies.
- To attend Staff Development/Training/Reviews/Meetings
- To participate in staff development and performance review.
- To participate in arrangements for further training and professional development as a teacher.
- To be responsible for the use and care of your classroom including the adherence to relevant health and safety regulations and policies.
- To ensure that your classroom presents a stimulating environment for teaching and learning.
- To implement the School/ Academy’s policies.
- To follow our Safeguarding Policy and live out our Safeguarding duty
To apply, please contact the Headteacher, Catherine McLoughlin, by email: headteacher@stjosephsprimary.org.uk
St Joseph’s Catholic School is a school within St Benedict Catholic Academy Trust. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants for the above post must be willing to undergo child protection vetting, including social media checks, reference checks with previous employers, prohibition checks, right to work in the UK and a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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 17th March 2026 at 9am
Interviews (envisaged): Friday 20th March 2026