About this role
Permanent, Term Time Only plus 2 additional days32.5 hours per week, Monday to FridaySalary NJC Grade A1/B1, Scale Points 3-6, £25,614 - £26,846 per annum Actual Salary: £19,049 - £19,965 per annum Start date: 7 September 2026 We are looking for someone who:
Is warm, friendly, and empathetic Has excellent English, maths and communication skills Understands how individual children learn to ensure rapid progress Is committed to high standards of attainment and behaviour Works effectively as part of a skilled team including outside agencies Someone who may want to develop skills necessary to enter into initial teacher training Is a practising Catholic or supportive of the Catholic ethos of the school 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.
Closing Date: Friday 12 June 2026 at 9amInterviews: Tuesday 16 June 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.