Year 2 Teacher

St Josephs; Bradford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Bradford) is seeking a Year 2 Teacher to join a supportive primary team in Bradford. The role is a fixed term maternity cover and full-time, with annual salary on the MPS1 scale.

We welcome an enthusiastic educator who can communicate well with parents and carers, and contribute to our Catholic ethos while delivering an engaging curriculum for Year 2 pupils.

Qualifications

• QTS or PGCE or equivalent qualified teacher status.
• Experience with Year 2 or primary-age learners is preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents and carers.

Responsibilities

• Teach Year 2 and deliver high-quality lessons.
• Raise standards and attainment across the curriculum.
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour and well-being.
• Collaborate with colleagues and participate in safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication with parents

Engaging learners

Education

QTS / PGCE or equivalent

Job description

Year 2 Teacher

Vacancy Details

Contract

Fixed Term - Full Time

Salary

MPS1

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Bradford)

Park Lane

Bradford

West Yorkshire

BD5 0RB

BD5 0RB

Contact Details

Head Teacher

Sarah Tolson

School office

01274 727970

[e-mail]

Vacancy Summary

• Year 2 Teacher
• Salary: MPS1
• Full Time
• Fixed Term Maternity Cover from 16th October 2026 until 30th April 2027

Vacancy Information

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School are looking for an enthusiastic and engaging teacher to teach in our year 2 classroom.

We are looking for a teacher who is passionate about early child development and can give our youngest children the very best start. You will be someone who can communicate well with parents and carers and is excited about being part of our team.

This role would be suitable for an ECT or an experienced teacher.

Our new Teacher will:

• Have high aspirations for all children, themselves and a desire to raise standards.
• Have the ability to enthuse, motivate and engage learners.
• Have high expectations for the behaviour and wellbeing of children.
• Be a reflective practitioner who works well with others.
• Be supportive of our Catholic character so that we may live out our Vision and Intent.
• Have the knowledge and skills necessary to plan an exceptional curriculum.

As a Primary school teacher you will be an outstanding classroom practitioner who consistently demonstrates the highest standards of delivery. You should be fully committed to raising attainment across the whole school and across all subjects that you are required to teach. You will be acutely aware of the strategies required to achieve the highest standards across the curriculum.

Visits to the school are encouraged.

Important Dates

• Closing Date: 8am, 28th September 2026
• Interviews: Thursday 1st October 2026

The school is committed to a rigorous implementation of our safeguarding policy. All successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks and an enhanced DBS check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exception Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.