• ·         Puts the children first and ensures they are safe and happy, whilst challenging them to achieve the best they possibly can.
• ·         Can demonstrate a good ability to meet individual pupil needs by challenging and supporting pupils and responding to the unique needs of all learners, including disadvantaged pupils, high prior attainers, those with English as an additional language and pupils with special educational needs or disabilities.
• ·         Is completely supportive of our Catholic ethos and strong links with our Parish.
• ·         Has a proven track record of good or better performance as a primary teacher / trainee teacher.
• ·         Is well organised, capable, hardworking and resilient. As our school has excellent levels of teaching and achievement it is essential that the successful applicant can demonstrate these attributes.
• ·         Is a good team member who will work with others, including parents and carers and also use their own initiative to help make our school even better.

The successful applicant will be required to respect, preserve and develop the quality and distinctive culture of our Catholic school and will be required to sign a Catholic Education Service contract. A practising Catholic is preferred although we welcome applications from anyone prepared to wholeheartedly support our Catholic ethos.  St Joseph’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will need to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) criminal background check before taking up post.  References will be taken up prior to interview.

Effective from September 2022, KCSIE, paragraph 221, states as part of the shortlisting process schools and colleges should consider carrying out on-line searches, as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is to determine suitability to work with children and keep them safe. All shortlisted candidates are now subject to an on-line check and if there is anything concerning, then the shortlisted candidate will be asked to comment on it either prior or at interview.

Detailed and up to date information about our school is available on our website: www.st-jo-dud.dudley.sch.uk