About this role
- Maternity Cover from 15 February 2027 until February 2028 or the return of the postholder, whichever is soonest
- Part Time (0.4fte), 2 days per week (Thursday and Friday)
- MPS /UPS
We are looking for someone who will:
- support the Catholic ethos of our school
- be a good to outstanding practitioner, able to motivate children
- 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 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
- Employee discount scheme (offering cycle to work scheme, gym membership, money saving offers across hundreds of the UK’s favourite high-street and online retailers, home and electrical items)
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (Education Support)
- Generous pension contribution managed by the North Yorkshire Pension Fund
- A supportive organisation with the commitment to professional development and wellbeing
Visits to St. Joseph’s, Harrogate are warmly welcomed; please contact Angela Simpson, Office Manager on 01423 562650 to make an appointment.
The Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy for applications or withdraw the vacancy at any time at its absolute discretion.
St Joseph’s is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
In line with KCSiE 2026, 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.