Salary: MPS1 – UPR3
Start Date: 01 September 2025 (earlier start can be accommodated if notice allows)
Contract: Full time, Fixed-Term for 1 year (Maternity Cover)
CEO: Mr B Tapping
Headteacher: Mr J Crowe
St Joseph’s Catholic Academy, Hebburn
Thank you for taking the time to consider applying to join our team at St Joseph’s. Our school
values are summed up in our mission statement. We want all of our students to live life to the full.
This mission is underpinned by our FLAME character values of Faith, Learning, Attitude, Mutual
Respect and Enrichment. Each member of our school community lives out these values making St
Joseph’s a truly special community in which to work.
Graded ‘Good’ in 2022 by Ofsted and Outstanding in 2019 by the Diocese of Hexham and
Newcastle, St Joseph’s is an 11 – 18 academy which serves the communities of South Tyneside
and East Gateshead. The majority of our pupils come from Hebburn and Jarrow with some
travelling from much further afield.
St Joseph’s Catholic Academy is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust which is one
of four Trusts in the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle. The Trust includes five Secondary and
twenty-five Primary Schools across South Tyneside, Sunderland and East Durham, which offers
the opportunity to work collaboratively. Within the school and wider trust there are significant
opportunities for CPD and collaborative work across a number of schools.
The Role
Working within a dedicated and experienced team, this is an opportunity for an experienced
teacher to build upon past experience and skill to further develop a love of Maths within our
students, within a supportive department.
There is also a pastoral element to this role, supporting student wellbeing and development,
working as a form tutor to overseeing tutor time learning activities and deliver the PSHE
curriculum.
If you are able to offer any additional subjects, please specify these in your application.
This is a fixed-term contract to cover a maternity leave.
In joining us at St Joseph’s you will have the opportunity to develop as part of a passionate and
forward-thinking school community, and supportive team of colleagues, and will have the benefit of
working in our modern school environment. The majority of the building dates from 2010 with
some of the original 1950s building being totally refurbished at this point. The school has a proud
history and supportive governing body. Visits to the school to find out more about our vision and
values are encouraged.
In order to recruit and retain the best possible candidates St Joseph’s offers a range of
enhancements for staff including:
• Ample free parking on site
• Access to school fitness facilities
• Access to a range of training programmes (including NPQ) to ensure professional
development
• A supportive environment where work/life balance issues are considered carefully
• A comprehensive induction programme is provided for all new staff
Applications are welcomed from Catholic and non-Catholic teachers who are supportive of the
Catholic ethos of the school.
If you require further information about the post, or would like to arrange a visit and speak to the
Headteacher, please contact our School Business Manager Mrs V Henry
VHenry@stjosephs,uk.net.
For an application form and further details about this vacancy please visit our website
http://bccet.com/vacancies/. The personal statement section should be a letter of no more than
1300 words, addressed to Mr Crowe, Headteacher.
Closing date for applications: 9am on Thursday 8th May 2025
Start date: 1st September 2025 (earlier start can be accommodated if notice allows)
Interview date: To be confirmed
The position we are filling is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required as part of pre-employment checks. An online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.
Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and we expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Advert – Teacher of Maths – 1 year FTC
Application Form Notes to Applicants
Equality Act 2010 Reasonable Adjustments
Recruitment and Monitoring Form
Model Application Form – Teacher