Current Vacancies:

  • Class Teacher, Full Time, September start

  • Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Class Teacher, Full Time, September start

Class Teacher

Full Time, September 2024

St Catherine’s Catholic Primary School is looking for an amazing teacher to join our team from September. We are looking for applicants who have experience of teaching across at least one key stage 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.

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 teepee 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:

  • PPA at home weekly
  • Additional PPA time
  • Subject leader time
  • Experienced parallel teachers and line managers
  • A supportive and successful ECT programme
  • Use of TeachmateAI to reduce workload
  • Staff INSETS only as and when needed
  • Employee Assistance Programme

If this is the school for you, please arrange a visit by telephoning the school office on 020 8440 4946 to make an appointment.

Closing date for applications is Monday 20th May 2024 at 9am.

Interviews will take place week as applications are received.

Completed applications should be returned via email to office@stcatherines.barnetmail.net. Please ensure you complete the application form and other supporting forms, noting which position you wish to apply for.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the deadline so please do not delay in submitting your application. All application forms and other relevant information are available on our website, www.st-catherines.barnet.sch.uk.

St Catherine’s Catholic Primary School is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and as such all candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Start Date: As soon as possible

Salary: Grade D £28,272 to £29,583 FTE

Hours: 8.30am to 3.45pm Monday to Friday, 33.75 hours per week, term time only.

Basis: Offered as a one year contract initially.

 

St Catherine’s is a friendly, warm and welcoming two form entry Catholic primary school with nurseries for 2 to 4 year olds on site. The school takes pride in offering an inclusive, caring and stimulating learning environment for its pupils. We have wonderful children who are eager to learn, dedicated staff and strong partnerships with parents / carers. We believe in developing children with the skills to be great learners through a broad, balanced and creative curriculum.

We are looking to appoint a Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our team at St Catherine’s for 5 days per week, from 08.30 to 15.45 daily (33.75 hours per week). This position is offered as one year contract initially and will commence as soon as possible. Candidates should have experience of, or a passion for, working with SEND children and be willing to work across the whole primary age range.

 

You must have sound knowledge of how children learn and a number of strategies to encourage learning. You will need to be sensitive to the special needs of individual children and be able to work as part of a team. Previous experience of working with special needs children and running intervention groups would be useful. Candidates will need to demonstrate initiative and enthusiasm and have excellent literacy and numeracy skills.

We can offer:

  • A welcoming and positive Catholic community
  • Children whose behaviour is exemplary and who are keen to learn
  • Supportive and caring staff
  • A strong commitment to innovative professional development
  • A well-resourced environment.

The salary for this role will be within the range stated and dependent on qualifications, skills and experience.

Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. Please telephone the school office on 020 8440 4946 to make an appointment. 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.

Deadline for applications: Monday 20th May at 9am

Interviews will take place week as applications are received.  

St Catherine’s Catholic Primary School is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and as such all offers of employment will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and other employment checks. The school is also committed to equality and diversity in employment practice and service delivery.