Year 4 Class Teacher Maternity Cover
St Catherine's RC School, Barnet, Hertfordshire, EN5 2ED43 days remaining to apply
Job start date
7 December 2026
Closing date
2 November 2026 at 9am
Date listed
20 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
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Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1 year - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- MPS / UPS (Outer London), dependent on experience
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 December to cover a period of maternity leave. We are looking for applicants who have experience of teaching in key stage two previously and we are also happy to consider ECT teachers in their second year.
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 Use of TeachmateAI to reduce workload
o Staff INSETS only as and when needed
o Subject leader time
o High quality CPD
o Recently completed Catholic and Ofsted inspections
Further information about the job
Interviews will be held as applications are received, so please do not delay in submitting your application documents. We reserve the right to appoint prior to the application deadline.
All application forms and other relevant information are available on our website, www.st-catherines.barnet.sch.uk.
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.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and as such all candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
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About St Catherine's RC School
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 470 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- 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
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@stcatherines.barnetmail.net.
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