Early Years Foundation Stage Practitioner

Overview

St Catherine’s is an outstanding, warm and friendly Barnet primary and nursery school with a strong caring ethos.   We are looking to recruit a talented individual for this position within our nursery starting as soon as possible. 

The hours for this role are from 08.15 to 15.45 Monday to Friday (35 hours per week), term time only.

Salary range £32,070 to £33,012 FTE, according to experience (Barnet Unified Reward Grade D) (Actual range £27,424 to £28,230)

The Role

We are looking for an inspirational Early Years Foundation Stage Practitioner to join our team.  This is a one-year post initially but with a view to becoming permanent.  We are keen to hear from candidates with nursery experience. The ideal candidate:

• Will provide first class care for our children
• Ensures they are up to date with outstanding practice
• Has a passion for EYFS and strives to be outstanding in all areas
• Has an understanding of the early development of children
• Has high expectations of children
• Will challenge and motivate children
• Has good organisational skills
• Is fun and dynamic
• Is willing to participate in the Catholic life of the school.

We can offer:

•  A welcoming and positive Catholic community
• Children whose behaviour is exemplary and who are keen to learn
• A supportive and caring staff team
• A strong commitment to innovative professional development
• A bright, modern and well-resourced environment.
• Supportive parents who take a keen interest in their children’s learning

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

Closing date for applications is Monday 20^th April 2025 at 9am.

Interviews will be held as applications are received, so please do not delay in submitting your application.

Salary

Salary from £32,070 to £33,012 FTE, according to experience (Barnet Unified Reward Grade D) (Actual range £27,424 to £28,230)

Location

St Catherine's Catholic Primary School
Vale Drive
Barnet
Hertfordshire
EN5 2ED

Application Documents

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  • Application Form - Support Staff download_for_offline
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  • Application Forms - Notes to Applicants download_for_offline
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  • Consent to Obtain References Form download_for_offline
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  • JE0580 Early Years Educator L2 download_for_offline
    download_for_offlineJE0580 Early Years Educator L2
  • Recruitment Monitoring Form download_for_offline
    download_for_offlineRecruitment Monitoring Form
  • Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 - Disclosure Form download_for_offline
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Deadline and how to apply

The closing date for applications is Monday 20th April 2026.
Completed application forms can be returned via email to the school office via office@stcatherines.barnetmail.net.

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: Early Years Practitioner