Supervisory Early Years Practitioner

St Marys Catholic Academy, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 8EZ

19 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  13th April

• Closing date

  6 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  15 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £23,835.00 - £26,486.00 Annually (Actual) Grade 7

Supervisory Early Years Practitioner job summary

St Marys Catholic Academy

A part of St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi-Academy Trust

Supervisory Early Years Practitioner within EYFS - 32.5 hours per week

required to start Monday 13th April 2026

(12 month fixed term contract)

Starting Annual Salary 23,835 - 26,486

St. Mary’s Catholic Academy, part of the St Gabriel’s Catholic Multi Academy Trust, is seeking to appoint a dedicated, nurturing, and inspiring Supervisory Early Years Practitioner to join our wonderful Early Years team.

We are looking for an enthusiastic professional to lead our nursery class within the Foundation Stage, working alongside a highly experienced and committed team who are passionate about giving young children the very best start in life. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who can combine leading a class with a warm, child-centred approach, and who will help us continue to provide an exceptional Early Years experience for our children.

The successful applicant will be:

An experienced practitioner who will help to promote high standards of behaviour and attainment

A team player who is committed to their own professional development and that of their colleagues

Able to co-ordinate and contribute to the development of the learning environment both inside and outside

Prepared to take part in all aspects of school life

Co-ordinate and contribute to the planning and delivery of the EYFS curriculum

Co-ordinate and contribute to assessment and record keeping of children’s profiles

Committed to working closely with parents and as part of a team

To communicate with parents and carers, both verbally and in writing, on the progress of their child.

Able to inspire, challenge and motivate themselves and others

Be child-centred and be able to think creatively

Have a ‘can do’ attitude

Proactive and use their initiative

Be a reflective practitioner with the ability to learn from experiences and challenges

A high level of general education - English and Maths at GCSE C or above is essential

To hold other appropriate recognised qualification, preferably NNEB or Certificate in Early Years, Teaching Certificate or equivalent.

The successful candidates are assured that:

The school provides a happy, welcoming environment in which pupils are valued.

High quality support, induction and mentoring

Delightful pupils

Enthusiastic staff who enjoy working as a team

We warmly welcome and encourage candidates to visit the school by prior arrangement.

Further information about the application process is available from the school website. St Mary's Catholic Academy - Vacancies.

Closing date for applications: Friday 6th March

Interview Date: Wk beginning 9th March

DBS Checks

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Amendment Order 1986 and, as such, it will be necessary for a Submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. Click here for further information.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, all shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search as part of the recruitment process.

Asylum and Immigration

To comply with Asylum and Immigration legislation you will be required (if appointed) to provide one or more documents from the Immigration Act 2006 - List A and B. You must provide proof of current and valid permission to be in the United Kingdom and valid permission to do the type of work offered. Further information is available at: www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk/employers/

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 Marys Catholic Academy

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 241 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Marys Catholic Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-marys-catholic-academy

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