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Class Teacher (Part time - 0.6 FTE)
Fixed Term Contract - 1st Jan 2026- 31st August 2026
MPS/UPS
Is teaching your passion? - Are you a creative thinker who is committed to giving children the knowledge and skills they need to be successful in life? If so, then we would love you to come and work with us in our bright and welcoming school. Our pupils are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated teacher with high expectations of children, who is either Catholic or will be actively supportive of the Catholic ethos of our school.
Under new leadership we are on an exciting journey of growth and development whilst maintaining our Catholic ethos and living our core Gospel values.
We are a vibrant Catholic primary school which has enjoys a rich partnership with both our community and the parish of Our Lady and St. Joseph. We enjoy wonderful support from our parents in providing an environment where our children flourish. This is a happy school where children are supported and encouraged to have a go and take risks. Inspired by Christ, we work together to achieve our best.
For the right candidate there will be plentiful opportunities for growth, development and leadership.
We consider that changing our children's lives for the better is central to our vision and want others with the same mindset to join us.
Our ideal candidate would be one who is:
Able to enthuse and motivate pupils and have a strong commitment to raising pupil achievement.
Hard working, committed and flexible
Committed to making a difference to children's lives
Committed to inclusion at all levels
Highly aspirational for our children and themselves
Energetic and enthusiastic and has a great sense of humour!
Supportive of all aspects of the school's work, including its strong Christian ethos
Early years' experience would be an advantage
In return, we can offer you:
Happy and engaged children; 'Pupils are courteous and respectful with strong relationships.' (Ofsted June 2024)
A friendly, hardworking and committed staff
Supportive parents
A well-resourced school
A warm and welcoming environment
A commitment to providing high quality CPD.
The academy and The Christus Catholic Trust will offer:
A dynamic and collaborative team of Senior Leaders across the Trust, who work in partnership and
are committed to creating an ethos of mutual support and sharing practices, whilst providing an effective Catholic education for the children in our communities
Support to improve the high standards of learning and achievement in our academy.
Our vibrant school is situated in Stanford le Hope close to Stanford le Hope C2C station with quick rail links into London. We have our own parking facilities with direct road links to the M25 and A13.
We warmly welcome visitors to the school to see us in action; please contact Mrs Julie Staples email: admin@stjosephsprimary.thurrock.sch.uk, tel: 01375 672217 to arrange a visit, receive an application pack or to answer any questions you may have about the post. Other details about our school are available on our school website www.stjosephscatholicprimaryschool.co.uk
The School and the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Closing Date:24th November 2025 Interview Date: w/c 24th November 2025 Start Date: 1st January 2026
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and The Christus Catholic Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children.
Please note that we do not accept CVs or applications from agencies.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Information about the School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a popular, friendly school which primarily serves the Catholic community of Stanford-le-Hope. Each and every child is cherished and expected to achieve their very best. We deliver our mission statement by enabling our pupils and the wider community to be “inspired by Christ, work together to achieve our best” and in doing so, learn to love one another, and develop a love of learning in the process.
Under new leadership, we are on an exciting, rapid journey of growth and development whilst preserving our Catholic ethos and living our core Gospel values. We are a vibrant Catholic school which enjoys a rich partnership with the parish of Our Lady and St. Joseph and the wider community. We enjoy wonderful support from our parents in providing an environment where our children thrive.
We promote a rich curriculum with a strong emphasis physical and mental wellbeing as well as utilising our outdoor learning resources. We serve our community by providing a welcoming, supportive and caring environment where children thrive academically and socially and where the stimulating, aspirational learning ethos reflects high expectations.
At the heart of our vision is that “everybody thrives” and wish others with the same mindset to join us