Class Teacher - Maternity Leave, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Closing date for applications: 11 May 2026, 12.00pm
Interview Date: 18 May 2026
Class Teacher Vacancy - Maternity Leave
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
CEO: Mr T.B. Tapping
Start Date: 1st September 2026 (one-year fixed term) Full time
The governors of our popular and highly successful school wish to appoint a class teacher, committed to excellence to work within our school from September 2026
Responsibilities
- Be committed to upholding the Catholic ethos of our school.
- Demonstrate excellence.
- Have very high expectations.
Benefits & Support
- A positive, caring Catholic ethos where everyone is valued.
- Friendly, polite and well-behaved children.
- A supportive and hard-working team.
- A strong commitment to high quality, personalised professional development.
Completed application forms should be submitted by email to: by noon on Monday 11th May 2026. Emailed applications are required and CVs will not be accepted. For enquiries regarding this role, please contact the school office. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.
Interviews will be held week beginning 18th May 2026
Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with South Tyneside Child Protection Procedures. Enhanced DBS checks are mandatory for all school staff.
Electronic signatures will be accepted but candidates will be required to add a written signature to their application when circumstances allow.
The position we are filling is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required as part of pre-employment checks. An online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.
Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and we expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
