Required September 2026
Salary MPS & UPS (Outer London)
We are delighted that we have an opportunity to join our innovative and supportive team. We have recently been through 4 inspections and Ofsted reported that ‘Staff are very positive about working here. They feel well supported with their workload and well-being.’ December 2024
Both our schools received an outstanding grading in an inspection and we are really pleased with our mission to achieve great results for children, whilst taking into account the needs and wellbeing of our staff.
We are seeking a passionate teacher who will inspire and motivate students to reach their full potential. We believe in a culture where everyone is a learner and this is modelled from our Executive Headteacher, who ensures everyone is developed and receives coaching and mentoring.
The successful candidate will benefit from a personalised induction, support and ongoing professional development. We welcome new ideas and creativity and a willingness to grow as a teacher.
The successful candidate will be:
- Committed to promoting the Catholic ethos of the school
- An excellent practitioner or have the potential to become one
- Have high expectations of all children and be able to inspire and motivate
- Be able to work collaboratively as a member of a team
- Be willing to contribute to the wider life of the school
We can offer you:
- Effective professional development opportunities, including an ECT mentor programme
- PPA time with year group colleagues, covered by sports and music teachers
- Shared cohort planning
- Support to accelerate your career to middle and senior leadership
- A vibrant school with high standards and expectations
- Children who are happy, responsive and eager to learn
The application form, Job description and person specification can be found by clicking here: Vacancies – St. Joseph’s Federation
Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact Laurel Douglas, our School Business Manager on 0208 653 7195 to arrange a visit or if you have any questions.
Completed application forms should be emailed to sbm@st-josephs-jun.croydon.sch.uk
Job description
Application form (download)
Closing date: Friday 5th June 2026 at 2pm
Interviews date: Monday 8th and 9th June 2026
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of our children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and other employment checks. The school is also committed to equality and diversity in employment practice and service delivery.