Early Years Lead

St Dominic Catholic Primary School, HARPENDEN, Hertfordshire, AL5 1PF

17 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  5 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  19 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS / UPS dependent on experience

Early Years Lead job summary

St Dominic Catholic Primary School is a vibrant and caring school where children are valued, and we aspire to excellence. The leadership team of this outstanding school wishes to appoint a dedicated and energetic part-time Early Years Lead to join our team.

The position is 0.70 FTE, with a working pattern of 2 full days (negotiable) and 3 mornings.

We are looking for someone who:

Has a positive attitude

Has a passion for seeing children thrive and achieve

Is experienced in working with children in a school setting

Has total commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable people

Is able to work with initiative and discretion

Is hardworking, with a high degree of resilience and flexibility

Is able to contribute to our school’s positive ethos

Is a motivated and inspirational person with a sense of humour

Is a dedicated team player

We can offer you:

The opportunity to be part of a supportive team in preparing, delivering and assessing the curriculum

A vibrant learning community with highly engaged children and families

A commitment to professional development, including opportunities to develop practice and skills

A pleasant working environment

Visits to the school are welcome. Please contact the school office directly.

Proposed interview date: Friday 5th June.

Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date, and we reserve the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St Dominic Catholic Primary School

• School type: Academies, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: Up to 240 pupils
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Dominic Catholic Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-dominic-catholic-primary-school-harpenden

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