We welcome applications from high quality teaching and support staff from all backgrounds.
St Joseph’s is staffed by teachers who combine the best in traditional educational values with modern learning and intellectual curiosity; equipping pupils with the skills to flourish in a fast-moving world. Our pupils are encouraged to be confident, questioning, independent learners, developing a moral and spiritual sense of purpose in their lives and in their studies.
Working at our school is highly rewarding, and our staff’s professional development is nurtured and encouraged. The atmosphere at St Joseph’s is professional, friendly and caring, where new staff are strongly supported. The mental health and wellbeing of every member of our team is a priority at St Joseph’s.
Information for all applicants is here:
Recruitment, Selection and Disclosures Policy and Procedures
Appointment of Office Manager
Permanent for an immediate start
St Joseph’s College is seeking to recruit an Office Manager for an immediate start. The appointed candidate will manage two Receptionist/Administrators and work together with those staff to cover all tasks and duties required of the Front Desk and back-office administration for both Prep and Senior School. The position is a full-time/permanent role for 52 weeks and the hours of work are Monday to Friday, 10am to 6pm during term time (including inset, training and admin days), and 8am to 4pm during school holidays. The administrative office of the College is small and it is necessary for the Office Manager to support the Receptionist/Administrators with covering the switch-board and dealing with visitors to the College.
Closing Date: 12 noon – Friday 1 August 2025.
Interviews are likely to take place on Tuesday 5 August 2025.
Appointment of Receptionist/Administrator
Two Permanent Roles for an immediate start
St Joseph’s College is seeking to recruit two Receptionist/Administrators to work in the College Reception. The two appointed candidates will work together to cover all tasks and duties required of the Front Desk and associated administrative tasks for both Prep and Senior School.
Applications for job-share for either of the roles would be considered. Please
make this clear on your covering letter, outlining your preferred working hours.
The hours of work are term time only (including all inset, training and admin days), Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 4pm and if required up to three weeks in school holidays (8am to 2pm) to be claimed on a timesheet to cover holiday absence.
Closing Date: 12 noon – Friday 1 August 2025.
Interviews are likely to take place on Tuesday 5 August 2025.
Appointment of Exam Manager
Permanent for an immediate start
St Joseph’s College is seeking to appoint an Exams Manager to start as soon as
possible. The role is offered full-time during term time including staff training /
admin / inset days, and three additional weeks to cover exam periods. The post
holder will be required to work flexibly across the academic year in line with the examination timetable and the hours are to be worked on an annualised basis.
Closing date: 12 noon, 5 August 2025.
Interviews are likely to take place shortly after the closing date.
Appointment of Clerk to the Governors
Part-Time, Permanent for September 2025
St Joseph’s College are seeking to recruit a Clerk to the Governors for a September 2025 start. The person will report into the Chair of Governors and the appointed candidate will need to work flexibly and attend early evening and daytime meetings on a part-time basis. The post is for approximately 180 hours per annum (approximately 5 weeks’ work).
Meetings are held predominantly in the early evening (some Governors join virtually) but occasionally in the daytime as required. Previous experience of working in a school environment would be an advantage but is not essential.
For an informal chat, please contact the Chair of Governors, Hilary Buckle, via email address chair@sjcr.org.uk, with your telephone number and preferred time to call. We reserve the right to appoint before the application deadline, so early applications are encouraged.
Closing Date: 9am – 11 August 2025.
Interviews are likely to take place in August.
Appointment of Science Technician
Permanent for September 2025
St Joseph’s College is seeking to appoint an organised and forward-thinking member of staff to support the Science Department in the delivery of the practical elements of the Science Curriculum primarily supporting the Chemistry and Physics departments.
Excellent people skills and attention to detail are essential, as is a can-do attitude and ability to manage and prioritise a varied workload. A Science or Laboratory background, together with sound management skills would be required.
This role is term-time only and the hours of work are from 8.30am to 4.00pm, Monday to Friday, with half an hour lunch break (unpaid), during term time and including all inset / admin / training days. Flexibility may be required over the start and finish times to fit around the College timetable and the needs of practical lessons.
Closing Date: 9am, 6 August 2025.
Interviews are likely to take place on 13 August 2025.
