St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Pontefract

18/02/2026

BAR23 COMMUNITY PIZZA GIVEAWAY 🍕

We’re giving away 40 FREE pizzas to a local school — and YOU get to choose where they go!

Vote for the school you’d love to treat 👇
The school with the most votes wins the pizza party!

🗳️ Poll closes: 1st March
📍 Local schools only within 4 miles of Pontefract
❤️ Let’s spread some smiles (and slices)!

The more shares, the more nominations!

18/02/2026

Ash Wednesday

Although our schools are closed for half term, we would usually gather together as school communities to observe Ash Wednesday and begin the season of Lent.

Before the break, the BKCAT primary school pupils prepared and shared a special liturgy with their school communities, allowing us to mark this important day together in prayer and reflection.

We invite you to watch and follow along with the liturgy as we enter this sacred season of Lent.

“Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.”
Genesis 3:19

Let us pray:

Lord God,
as we begin this season of Lent,
help us to grow in kindness, compassion and faith.
Guide us to reflect on our actions,
to care for those in need,
and to walk more closely with you each day.
Amen.

13/02/2026

Not just any Nursery, but a welcoming and nurturing early years setting in the heart of Pontefract.

It is a wonderful time to join us in Early Years. Our Nursery provides warm, engaging indoor and outdoor learning environments where children are encouraged to explore, grow in confidence and develop a love of learning from the very beginning.

Our Nursery offers:

• High-quality indoor and outdoor provision
• An experienced and dedicated Early Years teacher
• 15 and 30 hour funded places

Choosing a Nursery that is part of a primary school helps children transition smoothly and confidently into Reception. From the very beginning, they become familiar with the school environment, daily routines and expectations. They follow the Early Years curriculum and build the strong foundations that help our youngest pupils truly thrive.

We warmly welcome families of all faiths and backgrounds and are proud to provide a caring environment where every child is known, valued and supported to flourish.

To find out more about our Nursery or to enquire about a place, please visit our website:
https://www.sjp.bkcat.co.uk/parent-information/nursery/

If you have any questions, we would be delighted to hear from you.

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School
Newgate, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4AA
Telephone: 01977 701493
Email: [email protected]

02/09/2025

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School is recruiting a School Business Manager.

This is your chance to join a forward-thinking Trust that invests in staff development and career progression. Successful candidates with relevant experience will have the opportunity to complete a Level 4 Diploma for School Business Managers, supporting professional growth and opening pathways to further opportunities within the Trust and beyond.

We welcome applications from both experienced School Business Managers and those with transferable skills from roles such as Office Manager or Senior Administrator, eager to take on a new challenge.

Key Benefits
✔️ Term-time only working plus 5 additional days
✔️ Staff health & wellbeing support package
✔️ Fantastic pension scheme
✔️ Collaboration across 15 schools with access to a wide professional network
✔️ Opportunities for CPD and development

Role details:
⌚ Hours: 37 hours per week
💳 Salary & Grade: Grade 8, SCP 24–27 (FTE £35,412 – £38,220)
💰 Actual Salary: £30,833 – £33,277
📑 Contract: Permanent, term time only (+5 days)
🗓️ Closing date: 15 September 2025

📌 Apply now:
🔗https://ce0218li.webitrent.com/ce0218li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC179GF.open?WVID=797592QEnN&VACANCY_ID=843835jab3

11/07/2025

🎉 What a day at yesterday’s NGA Conference 2025!

💥 The BKCAT Governance Team proudly represented the Trust at this year’s National Governance Conference for Schools and Trusts; an amazingly inspiring experience!

✨ Highlights included…

🎤 A powerful keynote by the incredible Casey Bailey

🧠 A mind-blowing workshop on ‘Governing Through Rapid Technological Acceleration’

🚀 …both full of bold ideas and future-focused thinking!

🙌 We’re buzzing with ideas and energy to take governance to the next level!

🤔 Want to know more about how we lead with vision through our values?

🖱️Visit our website to explore more about Governance at the BKCAT!

🔗 https://www.bkcat.co.uk/governance/directors/

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19/06/2025

⛪ The BKCAT Jubilee Mass for Governors & Directors:

🤝 Yesterday evening, Governors, Directors, and staff from across the Trust gathered together with Diocesan Clergy at St Austin's Catholic Church, Wakefield, to celebrate the BKCAT Jubilee Mass

🙏 We’d like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended and made the evening possible; the mass offered a valuable opportunity for all to reflect on their individual roles within the Trust's broader mission as servants to each of our school communities

🖱️ Visit the Trust website to find out more

🔗 https://www.bkcat.co.uk/the-bkcat-jubilee-mass-for-governors-directors/

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05/06/2025

🌟 Volunteers' Week: A big thank you to all our Governors & Directors

🙏 As a way of marking Volunteers’ Week, we’d like to take this opportunity to express our deepest gratitude for Governors’ and Directors’ unwavering commitment and service to the Trust

🏛️ Your voluntary contributions to governance play a vital role in shaping the future of our schools and supporting our mission to provide a Christ-centred education rooted in Love, Friendship and Joy

🕊️ Your dedication, wisdom, and generosity of spirit are truly appreciated, and we are blessed to have you as part of our Trust Community

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Thank you for all that you do in service of our children, staff, and families

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28/03/2025

🔎🧑‍🏫 Vacancies:

We're seeking to appoint an excellent and motivated Deputy Headteacher to join our school

🖱️ Visit The Bishop Konstant Catholic Academy Trust's vacancies website to learn more and apply!

🔗 https://bit.ly/bkcat-vacancies

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07/02/2025

🔎👥 Vacancies:

🧹 We currently have two fantastic openings for Cleaning Assistants

🖱️ Visit The Bishop Konstant Catholic Academy Trust’s dedicated vacancies website to find out more and apply!

🔗 http://bit.ly/bkcat-vacancies

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24/12/2024