Part-time Reception Teacher (Afternoons only)

Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 1NJ

29 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  30 April 2026 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  1 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE) MPS / UPS

Part-time Reception Teacher (Afternoons only) job summary

Fixed Term September 2026 to July 2027 - Starting September 2026

A unique one-off opportunity to join our team has arisen. We are seeking an enthusiastic, inspirational Part-Time (Afternoons only) Reception Teacher for the fixed term September 2026 to July 2027. We are a two-form Catholic Primary school and part of the Diocese of Westminster Academy Trust. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the learning experiences of our youngest children, ensuring every child has the best possible start to their educational journey. The school has recently updated their outdoor early years space and this is now an exciting and stimulating learning area.

You are required to have QTS and relevant EYFS experience.

Application closing date: 29th April 2026

Interviews to be held: Week commencing 04th May 2026

The Role

The successful applicant will join as an Early Years Teacher in our strong and dynamic team.

You’ll be required to:

• Deliver high quality teaching and learning in your own class. Meeting the Expectations set out in the Teacher’s Standards
• Ensure that all statutory requirements of the EYFS frameworkare met consistently
• Use assessment and data effectively to track progress and plan next steps
• Work closely with parents, carers, and external agencies to support every child’s development
• Foster a nurturing, inclusive and stimulating environment where children thrive
• To ensure smooth transitions between phases
• Fulfil duties reasonably directed by the Headteacher

We can offer you:

• A forward thinking, prayerful community, rooted in the traditions of the Catholic church with strong links to the parish and the wider community
• A strong, supportive relationship with our MAT (DoWAT)
• A strong sense of community where everybody is welcome
• A diverse and supportive group of families, appreciative of teachers and committed to learning
• An inclusive ethos, valuing the unique individual
• The support of an experienced Senior Leadership Team
• A commitment to your professional development
• A supportive community where individuals are encouraged to inspire and innovate
• Excellent support through DoWAT (Diocese of Westminster Academy Trust), Herts for Learning and the Diocese of Westminster
• A welcoming school with children who have positive attitudes to their learning and care for each other
• Newly developed EYFS outside area - open from Spring 2026
• New designated early years / KS1 Library.
• A friendly, caring and dedicated staff, committed to school improvement
• A financially secure, well maintained and well-resourced school.
• Free on-site parking
• Free coffee and Tea

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

If you have any further questions, or if you would like to discuss the role in more detail, please do not hesitate to email our Headteacher, Mrs Alexandra Whitty head@stvincent.herts.sch.uk

Should you wish to have a tour of our school, please call the school office on 01438 729555 to arrange a visit.

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 Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: Up to 446 pupils
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/saint-vincent-de-paul-catholic-primary-school-stevenage

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