Job Description

Salary

MPS/UPS

Contractual hours

5.5

Basis

Part Time

Job type

Teaching

Job category

Teacher

Date posted

19/03/2025

Job reference

2000-R0051

Teacher

Location:

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Pontefract Road, Castleford, WF10 4JB

Hours:

1 day a week

Salary:

MPS/UPS

Contract type:

Fixed term to cover a period of maternity leave

Start date:

September 2025

We have an exciting opportunity to recruit an ambitious teacher to join us at our caring and supportive school. This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic teacher who can provide engaging and challenging lessons and can promote a passion for learning that reaches far beyond the classroom walls.

We encourage a love of learning so that our pupils take this with them for the rest of their lives embracing opportunities, responsibilities and experiences that come their way. A committed and hardworking team create a creativity, curiosity and motivation to learn. We aim high at St Joseph's and collaboration and partnerships are key players in our success. We work closely with our partner school, English Martyrs', and also all of the primary schools within the BKCAT Trust.

We are looking for an outstanding teacher who is:

Creative, dynamic and innovative An excellent classroom practitioner Able to secure progress for the children Committed to excellence, enjoyment and fun Able to work as part of a close team Fully committed to the mission and ethos of our Catholic school

We can offer you:

A welcoming and supportive staff team Support and collaboration from a strong partnership of 15 schools within the Trust A commitment to your professional development Friendly and caring school and parish community A passionate and forward thinking Senior Leadership Team and Academy Council An excellent pension package Health and wellbeing support

Prospective candidates are encouraged to speak to the school by contacting the Senior Admin Officer:
Mrs Sally Beswick on

01977 555780

or by e-mail from: sbeswick@sjc.bkcat.uk

The closing date for applications is:

Friday 6th June - 10am

Interviews to be held:

W/C 12th June

We are a proud member of the Bishop Konstant Catholic Academy Trust which comprises of three Secondary Schools and twelve Primary Schools. We have a vision for our Trust that goes beyond our individual academies and that changes our perception from my academy to our academy. Working collaboratively, each academy benefits from others' strengths and expertise within the Trust, and practically from the services provided and procured centrally. In our academies, we uphold the dignity and unique human value of every person as we strive for excellence in education; gifts and talents are shared between our academies as we aim to provide the highest standards for all our children and young people.

Please note we only accept applications submitted via our website through the Apply Online button.

The Bishop Konstant Catholic Academy Trust is wholly committed to ensuring children and young people are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare and expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS with barred list check and other appropriate checks including references. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance (2024), online searches will be carried out on shortlisted candidates. This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Prior to interview, all shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a form for self-disclosure of their unprotected criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children.