Class Teacher KS1/ KS2 1 Year Fixed Term Maternity Cover

Saint Joseph’s is a one form entry Catholic Primary School in the heart of The Borough, London SE1. We serve a diverse community in an historic and thriving area which boasts excellent transport links through London Bridge, Borough tube and Borough High Street.

We are a welcoming and cohesive community. Our children are happy, enjoy a love of learning and behaviour is consistently excellent.

We are looking for an inspirational, committed and creative teacher to join our dynamic team from September 2026 for one year, on a fixed term contract, covering maternity.

Role: Class Teacher

Salary: MPS

Contract type: Full-time

Contract term: Fixed Term Contract - One Year, Maternity Cover

Apply by: Friday 1st May at 12 noon

Shortlisting: Friday 1st May 

Interviews: Thursday 7th May

Start date: September 2026

 

We are looking for a teacher who

• Is enthusiastic, hardworking and positive

• Is keen to achieve personal excellence through the provision of outstanding teaching and learning

• Has very high expectations of achievement and behaviour with proven success in pupil progress

• Is able to work closely and effectively within a team

• Is a creative teacher who has excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills

•  Is committed to working in partnership with children, staff, parents, governors and the wider community

• Demonstrates secure subject knowledge

• Will support our Catholic ethos and vision.

In return we can offer

• Pupils who are well motivated, enthusiastic and polite

• A supportive and motivated staff and leadership team

• A commitment by senior leaders to ensure the wellbeing of the staff

• Strong home/ school/ parish links

• A commitment to your on-going professional development

• A friendly, welcoming and inclusive school.

Please ensure the CES application form is completed for this role. Completed application forms should be sent to: headteacher@saintjosephsborough.co.uk

Please do not submit applications through the TES portal. We do not accept CVs.

Visits are warmly encouraged. Please contact the School Office to arrange an appointment on 020 7407 2642 or office@saintjosephsborough.co.uk 

References will be requested for applicants shortlisted for interview only and prior to interview. Only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted. Applicants invited to interview stage will be required to complete a Self-Disclosure form. An Enhanced DBS certificate will be required on provisional offer, including a check of the Children’s Barred List.  Further vetting checks, in line with the requirements of Keeping children safe in education 2025 will be completed following a provisional offer of appointment.

We encourage early applications and reserve the right to interview before the closing date.

Saint Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, the Borough is committed to equality and diversity in employment practice and service delivery and expects employees to comply with our values of promoting equality and diversity, treating colleagues and service users with dignity and respect at all times. This commitment must be evidenced in practice. Any behaviour that falls below these standards is unacceptable to the School and potentially constitutes misconduct.

Closing date: Friday 1st May at 12 noon

Shortlisting: Friday 1st May

Interviews: Thursday 7th May