Class Teacher, Year 2, Maternity Cover
St Catherine's RC School, Barnet, Hertfordshire, EN5 2ED39 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
8 September 2025 at 9am
Date listed
30 July 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Full time (Can be done as a job share)
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1 year - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- M1 to UPS2
What skills and experience we're looking for
St Catherine’s Catholic Primary School is looking for an amazing teacher to join our team from November to cover a period of maternity leave. We are looking for applicants who have experience of teaching in key stage one previously and we are also very happy to hear from ECT teachers.
We would like to hear from teachers who have high expectations of pupils, both in their learning and their behaviour, and who will challenge and motivate them in creative ways. We also want people who are fun and dynamic and not afraid to try something new! You should be willing to participate in the Catholic life of our school but do not need to be Catholic yourself.
What the school offers its staff
St Catherine’s School is a successful, warm and friendly two form entry Barnet primary and nursery school, with a strong caring ethos. We have fantastic children who deserve the very best learning opportunities. Our children’s behaviour is exemplary and they are keen and motivated to learn. Our school is bright, modern and well-resourced, set in beautiful grounds with access to ample outdoors space which includes a thriving Forest School with a tepee for class lessons. Our staff team are supportive and caring, wellbeing is a focus and we have a strong commitment to innovative professional development.
We really value our staff work life balance and can offer:
o Additional PPA time
o Experienced parallel teachers and line managers
o A supportive and successful ECT programme
o Use of TeachmateAI to reduce workload
o Staff INSETS only as and when needed
o Employee Support Programme
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
St Catherine’s Catholic Primary School is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children. We are dedicated to implementing our safeguarding policies and procedures in the interests of all children and staff.
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About St Catherine's RC School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 480 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- St Catherine's RC School website
- Email address
- office@stcatherines.barnetmail.net
- Phone number
- 02084404946
St Catherine’s is a warm and friendly Barnet school with a strong caring ethos. We have a modern, well-resourced environment and a supportive staff team.
Arranging a visit to St Catherine's RC School
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