• Permanent and Full Time 
• MPS/UPS
• Suitable for ECTs
• Required for September 2026

The Governors are looking for a talented, motivational and inspiring Classroom Teacher to join our Catholic primary school at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Barnoldswick.

We are looking for someone who will:

• support the Catholic ethos of our school
• be innovative, creative, forward thinking and work collaboratively within our team
• have high expectations of children of all groups and abilities
• engage and motivate children to learn
• be cheerful and friendly and build positive relationships with children, staff and parents
• be committed to children’s welfare and safeguarding
• have a fair, positive and calm approach to ensure pupils meet high expectations of excellent behaviour.

 What we can offer you: 

• a strong Catholic ethos
• a friendly, happy school that lives by its vision statement
• happy children with exemplary standards of behaviour
• a welcoming and caring environment where everyone is valued
• supportive parents, Academy Council and parish community
• a strong commitment to continuous professional development
• the support and guidance of governors, Diocese of Leeds and the Bishop Wheeler Catholic Academy Trust

For further information, please contact the school office and speak with either Marie Beech or Lana Whitley at St Joseph’s, Barnoldswick on 01282 813045.  Visits to the school are encouraged, by appointment through the school office.

• Closing Date: Friday 8 May 2026 at 12 noon
• Interviews:  It is anticipated that interviews will take place week commencing 18 May 2026

The Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy for applications or withdraw the vacancy at any time at its absolute discretion.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory DBS enhanced disclosure certificate. In line with KCSiE 2025, we will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any matters that are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you at interview.

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU  Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

We value diversity and seek a workforce that reflects the communities we serve