Class Teacher - Full-time

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet

• Ref:KCC886-5222-81T
• Posted:16/04/2025
• Pay:Teachers Pay Scale
• Start Date:1st September 2025
• App Close Date:09/05/2025 at 11:00
• Interviews:Ongoing

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 St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet wish to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher to join our outstanding school for September 2025.  We would welcome newly-qualified teachers or experienced teachers to consider the position. Leadership experience would be advantageous.

We are looking for an extraordinary teacher to provide outstanding learning opportunities to our children. Someone who would be; willing to commit to the Catholic ethos of the school, willing to go the 'extra mile' for our children, an excellent practitioner with a clear understanding of the primary curriculum, enthusiastic, passionate and hardworking with good organisation skills, committed to promoting high standards of behaviour, attainment and progress, a good team worker with a sense of humour and an excellent communicator.

We can offer; enthusiastic, confident, happy and caring children in a friendly innovative school with a strong Catholic ethos ,  a committed, dedicated and passionate staff team, a well-resourced and organised school and a commitment by senior leaders to staff continuous professional development and wellbeing. 

Visits to the school are warmly invited.  To arrange a visit please contact the school office on 01474 533515 or email:office@st-josephs-northfleet.kcsp.org.uk

The school will review the applications on a regular basis and reserves the right to interview at any point.

Information about the school

St. Joseph’s is a vibrant and thriving one-form entry Catholic primary school situated in the heart of Northfleet, near Gravesend, Kent. We take great pride in our strong sense of community and the nurturing environment we provide for our students. As a proud member of the Kent Catholic Schools Partnership (KCSP), we are committed to delivering an exceptional Catholic education.

Our school has consistently achieved Outstanding ratings in both our Ofsted 2023 inspection and our Section 48 Denominational Inspection in 2020. This recognition reflects our dedication to fostering an inclusive, high-quality learning experience where every child can flourish.

Why Choose St. Joseph’s? Excellent Reputation: Our school is significantly oversubscribed, catering to children aged four to eleven. Parents and the community trust us to provide an excellent education rooted in Catholic values.

Strong Community Links: We have cultivated strong Home/School/Parish links, fostering a sense of belonging and community engagement that enriches the educational experience.

Outstanding Leadership and Staff: We pride ourselves on collaboration and supporting each other's professional growth.

Positive Learning Environment: Our students demonstrate excellent behaviour and attitudes towards their learning and peers, creating a respectful and productive atmosphere in which everyone can thrive.

Staff Well-being: We recognise the importance of prioritising staff well-being and offer a supportive environment that values work-life balance. Our leadership team is committed to ensuring that staff feel valued, supported, and part of a nurturing community.

Convenient: Our school is situated in a residential area, close to excellent transport links and amenities, including Ebbsfleet International Railway Station and Bluewater Shopping Centre.

Commitment to Safeguarding: The safeguarding of our children is paramount. All successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and meet statutory requirements. We conduct all necessary checks to ensure the safety of our children.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mr Andrew Baldock and Mrs Lucy Owen
• Address:St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Springhead Road, Northfleet, Kent, DA11 9QZ
• Telephone: (01474) 533515
• Email: principal@st-josephs-northfleet.kcsp.org.uk

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