A great secondary school education means more choice, more freedom and more responsibility for our children as they develop into young adults. Supporting and guiding all our young people as they grow is both a serious responsibility and an immense privilege. We want all of our students to leave us not only with the knowledge, skills and qualifications they need to succeed, but also with the strong moral framework that will support them through life, helping them find their own identity as capable, confident and compassionate adults.

At St Joseph’s, ‘we place our students at the heart of everything we do’ is more than a collection of words – it is used to guide the daily decisions and choices made by every member of our college community. We are immensely proud of the curriculum we have developed, the quality of our pastoral care, the additional opportunities on offer, and the high standards our students experience each and every day.

A great secondary school education also involves memorable experiences that broaden horizons, friendships that stand the test of time, and a well-spent childhood filled with enjoyment. At St Joseph’s, our strong sense of community promotes such an experience, with each child well-known and valued. Our students are our best ambassadors – they are proud to be part of this school and will happily discuss the reasons why with you and answer any questions you may have.

We are dedicated and proud to provide exceptional, inclusive and inspirational education to students of all faiths, and none, in a Catholic setting. We pride ourselves on providing an aspirational and supportive environment, which enables all of our students to thrive in school and in life.

As a Catholic College we take the education of the whole person very seriously. We want our young people to develop academically, physically and spiritually in a nurturing environment.

The Catholic Education Service (CES) recently described the work of our schools as follows: “Catholic schools are a place where pupils come together to learn about faith in an open and informative way, and to question and form their own understandings of their faith. Catholic schools exist to provide high academic standards and the formation of the whole person. They are not places of indoctrination or proselytization."

In this context, we have developed an approach to teaching values which is delivered through the formal curriculum, in tutor groups, collective worship and chaplaincy. In every subject, there are opportunities to explore wider meanings and values. Teachers are encouraged to allow time for these themes to be developed within lessons wherever possible. The curriculum time and status given to Religious Education is a statement of our commitment to educating young people in values. 

St. Joseph’s is an 11-16 comprehensive with over 1250 students. We are located close to the town centre and a 20 minute walk from the train station. The original school was on a split site but the current college is in a modern building with very good facilities for learning.

We are very fortunate to work within a multicultural environment. If you come to visit us, you will see that the majority of our students are happy, hardworking and positive about our college. Achievement of everyone’s potential is at the forefront of all that we do at St. Joseph’s. Our staff are enthusiastic and passionate about ensuring our students get the very best deal. Our last Ofsted rated the college as 'Good' in all areas.

Continuing professional development is a significant part of life at St. Joseph’s. We provide numerous opportunities for development throughout your career.

Continuing professional development is a significant part of life at St. Joseph’s. We provide numerous opportunities for development throughout your career.

We also offer our staff a range of benefits which include:

- Fantastic pension schemes with the Local Government and Teachers pensions

- Health Cashback Plan

- Discounted membership with select gyms

- Online health and wellbeing support services

- Free onsite parking for all staff members

- An annual voucher reward scheme

Working in a Catholic school is unique. The Christian ethos is at the core of everyday life at St. Joseph’s and is one of our greatest strengths. Visitors frequently comment on the care, compassion and real sense of community that permeates everything that we do. We appoint members of staff who support the ethos of our school and will always put our children first.

In conclusion, we believe this a truly fantastic place to work, but don’t take our word for it, come and see for yourself.