Year 4 Class Teacher Maternity Cover


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Barnet, EN5 2ED
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	20 Sept 2026
Closing date:	20 Oct 2026

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Summary

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 details about the role

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.

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