Reception/Key Stage 1 Class Teacher
Overview
St Catherine’s Catholic Primary School is looking for an amazing teacher to join our team from September 2026. We are looking for applicants who have experience of teaching in Early Years or Key Stage One previously and we are also very happy to hear from ECT teachers.
The Role
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 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:
- Additional PPA 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
Salary
MPS / UPS
Location
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School
Vale Drive
Barnet
Hertfordshire
EN5 2ED
Supporting documents
- Class Teacher Job Description
- Application Form
- Notes to Applicants
- Consent to obtain references
- Recruitment Monitoring Form
- Rehabilitation of Offenders Act Information
Deadline and how to apply
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 Tuesday 5th May 9am.
Interviews will take place as applications are received.
Completed applications should be returned via email to office@stcatherines.barnetmail.net, or though the DfE application site.
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.
Safeguarding Information
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.
Job reference: Class Teacher