EYFS and Year 1 Teacher

Overview

Part Time (0.8 over 4 days)

MPS

Fixed Term Maternity Cover from September 2026 until April 2027

Job Advert & Description

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School are looking for an enthusiastic and engaging teacher to teach across our Reception and Nursery classrooms. It would also include a day in year 1 releasing the SENDCO.

We are looking for a teacher who is passionate about early child development and can give our youngest children the very best start. You will be someone who can communicate well with parents and carers and is excited about being part of our team. This role would be suitable for an ECT or an experienced teacher.

Our new Teacher will:

• Have high aspirations for all children, themselves and a desire to raise standards.
• Have the ability to enthuse, motivate and engage learners.
• Have high expectations for the behaviour and wellbeing of children.
• Be a reflective practitioner who works well with others.
• Be supportive of our Catholic character so that we may live out our Vision and Intent.
• Have the knowledge and skills necessary to plan an exceptional curriculum.

Prime objectives of the post: As a Primary school teacher you will be an outstanding classroom practitioner who consistently demonstrates the highest standards of delivery. You should be fully committed to raising attainment across the whole school and across all subjects that you are required to teach. You will be acutely aware of the strategies required to achieve the highest standards across the curriculum. You may from time to time be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the grade and level of responsibility defined in this job description. As a Classroom teacher you will, at all times, be mindful of, and adhere to, the Professional Standards for Teachers and the Career Stage expectations negotiated and adopted by the school at any time. In addition, for Teachers paid on the Upper Pay Range (UPR), your achievements and contribution to an educational setting should be substantial and sustained.

Salary & Benefits

Salary from £26332 to £36281 per year

Location

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bradford
Park Lane
Bradford
West Yorkshire
BD5 0RB

Supporting documents

• SJBR - EYFS Teacher 1 download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineSJBR - EYFS Teacher 1

 

• CES - Note to Applicants download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineCES - Note to Applicants
• CES Consent to Obtain References download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineCES Consent to Obtain References
• Model Application Form - Teacher download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineModel Application Form - Teacher
• Recruitment Monitoring Form download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineRecruitment Monitoring Form
• Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 - Disclosure Form download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineRehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 - Disclosure Form
• Right-to-Work-in-UK-Declaration-Form download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineRight-to-Work-in-UK-Declaration-Form
• Staff declaration in relation to childcare disqualification download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineStaff declaration in relation to childcare disqualification
• Teacher Application Form download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineTeacher Application Form

 

Deadline and how to apply

Visits to the school are encouraged. Please contact our school office to arrange at office@sjbr.bcwcat.co.uk. Please note we can only accept applications completed on the CES Application Form. These can be obtained from our website or the above email address.

Closing date for applications: Friday 19 June 2026

Interviews: Wednesday 24 June 2026

Safeguarding

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all members of staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the exceptions order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Appointments will be made subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, and the receipt of satisfactory references and all other pre-employment checks.

Equal opportunities

We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic. Our recruitment process is based on merit and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We strive to foster a work environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to our shared success.