St Marys Catholic Academy

A part of St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi-Academy Trust

Supervisory Early Years Practitioner within EYFS - 32.5 hours per week

required to start Monday 13^th April 2026

(12 month fixed term contract)

Starting Annual Salary  23,835 – 26,486

St. Mary’s Catholic Academy, part of the St Gabriel’s Catholic Multi Academy Trust, is seeking to appoint a dedicated, nurturing, and inspiring Supervisory Early Years Practitioner to join our wonderful Early Years team.

We are looking for an enthusiastic professional to lead our nursery class within the Foundation Stage, working alongside a highly experienced and committed team who are passionate about giving young children the very best start in life. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who can combine leading a class with a warm, child-centred approach, and who will help us continue to provide an exceptional Early Years experience for our children.

The successful applicant will be:

·          An experienced practitioner who will help to promote high standards of behaviour and attainment 

·          A team player who is committed to their own professional development and that of their colleagues          

·          Able to co-ordinate and contribute to the development of the learning environment both inside and outside

·          Prepared to take part in all aspects of school life

·          Co-ordinate and contribute to the planning and delivery of the EYFS curriculum

·          Co-ordinate and contribute to assessment and record keeping of children’s profiles

·          Committed to working closely with parents and as part of a team

·          To communicate with parents and carers, both verbally and in writing, on the progress of their child.

·          Able to inspire, challenge and motivate themselves and others

·          Be child-centred and be able to think creatively

·          Have a ‘can do’ attitude

·          Proactive and use their initiative

·          Be a reflective practitioner with the ability to learn from experiences and challenges

·          A high level of general education - English and Maths at GCSE C or above is essential

·          To hold other appropriate recognised qualification, preferably NNEB or Certificate in Early Years, Teaching Certificate or equivalent.

The successful candidates are assured that:

·       The school provides a happy, welcoming environment in which pupils are valued.

·       High quality support, induction and mentoring

·       Delightful pupils

·       Enthusiastic staff who enjoy working as a team 

We warmly welcome and encourage candidates to visit the school by prior arrangement.

Further information about the application process is available from the school website. St Mary's Catholic Academy - Vacancies.

Closing date for applications:  Friday 6^th March

Interview Date:  Wk beginning 9^th March

DBS Checks

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Amendment Order 1986 and, as such, it will be necessary for a Submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. Click here for further information.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, all shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search as part of the recruitment process.

Asylum and Immigration

To comply with Asylum and Immigration legislation you will be required (if appointed) to provide one or more documents from the Immigration Act 2006 - List A and B. You must provide proof of current and valid permission to be in the United Kingdom and valid permission to do the type of work offered. Further information is available at: www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk/employers/