Class Teacher - St Josephs Roman Catholic Primary School

Job description

Post No. POSN002046 - Class Teacher - St Josephs Roman Catholic Primary School

Start date: November 2026

Fixed Term: until August 2027

Part time: 2 days a week 40%

The Governing Body of St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint a teacher who is a committed practising Catholic who has the Gospel values at the heart of everything you do and who will lead by the example of your own faith.

St. Joseph's is a thriving, friendly school dedicated to the success of its children. We provide full-time education, currently for 210 pupils between the ages of 4 and 11 years. We are a Roman Catholic, Voluntary Aided school in the trusteeship of the Archdiocese of Cardiff.

Applications need to be submitted to the Headteacher using the Catholic Teacher's application form NOT the Newport Local Authority form. This position is not open to newly qualified teachers (NQT).

Our teacher will:

• Be committed to supporting the Catholic Faith, with a clear understanding of the distinctive nature of a Catholic School and is willing to take an active role in the life and mission of the school
• Be joyful and positive with a good sense of humour who will cherish and support the ethos of our school
• Be a strategic thinker who can articulate a vision to promote and inspire the highest standards of teaching, learning and wellbeing
• Be an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations of children's achievement, attainment and behaviour.
• Inspire and motivate our children whilst making them feel valued and supported
• Be an effective communicator
• Have high expectations and aspirations and will promote and celebrate the achievements of all our children.
• Be committed to build on existing relationships with parents, the Parish, the Diocese, Local Authority and wider community whilst fostering new relationships

Our pupils are looking for someone who:
• Is kind, fair and fun
• Helps us to be the best we can
• Listens to our ideas

We can offer:

• A warm, welcoming school community with a strong Catholic ethos
• An exciting opportunity to make a real difference
• Professional, passionate and dedicated teaching and support staff, who are willing and eager to undertake continuous professional development
• Talented, stimulating and enthusiastic children with a desire to learn
• A dedicated, experienced, supportive Governing Body who will work in partnership with you
• A strong working relationship with parents, the Parish, cluster schools and local community

Key dates:

Visit to school: Please arrange with school directly.
Closing Date: Monday 12th October 2026
Shortlisting: Thursday 15th October 2026
Observations in applicant's school if appropriate: Week beginning 19th October 2026
Interviews: Date to be confirmed week beginning 19th October 2026

If you wish to visit, please email Mrs. T Lynch at [email protected]

Completed CES application forms should be returned directly to Mrs. T Lynch at [email protected] by 4 pm Monday 12th October 2026

We welcome applications for all our jobs in either Welsh or English. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Newport City Council is committed to working towards its workforce being more representative of the population that we serve and particularly welcomes applications from people from minority ethnic communities represented (or living) in the city. Selection will be made on ability and skills to undertake the role.

Newport City Council is not currently supporting applicants with sponsorship for right to work. In applying for a vacancy, applicants should already have the right to work in the UK.

Our values - Fairness for all, Making a difference, Being responsible, Working together
Ein gwerthoedd - Ein Gwerthoedd, Tegwch i Bawb, Gwneud Gwahaniaeth, Bod yn Gyfrifol, Gweithio gyda'n gilydd