EARLY YEARS PRACTITIONER 

Start date: September 2026 

Salary: Negotiable (pt 4-11 dependent on level of responsibility) (FTE:  £25185 - £28871)  

Actual salary:£19052.34 - £21840.78

Hours: 35 hours a week term time only plus inset days

Katherines Primary Academy are looking for Nursery Nurse or Early Years Practitioner to join our successful team to work 35 hours a week term time only plus inset days.  We are looking for a candidate with previous experience working with children in an EYFS setting.  If you are looking to further your career, we would love to hear from you.   
 

Our ideal candidate would be an effective role model that sets high expectations and motivates the pupils to achieve.  Applicants must be enthusiastic and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. They must have a thorough understanding of the Early Years Framework and are working or have worked in an Early Years Setting previously.  They must hold a level 3 qualification.

They will be expected to plan and run small group work and therefore must have an excellent understanding of EYFS outcomes. The successful candidate must have a passion for making a change in young people's lives. 

We are looking for: 

NET Academies Trust offers a unique chance to be part of a friendly and supportive team. Being part of a growing primary cluster, offers a unique set of opportunities to develop your career. Being part of a growing primary cluster, staff work in teams to share the responsibility for planning. We have a number of specialist staff who work across our cluster who offer expert knowledge in Maths, English, PE, Drama, Art and music. At NET Academies Harlow we are committed to staff development and training.  

Additional benefits working at Katherines Primary Academy: 

• Additional 13 days school holidays 
• Competitive salary  
• IT equipment relevant to the post 
• An outstanding childcare facility (under 3 years) for NET staff at discounted rates 
• A supportive team of leaders and staff 
• Opportunities for growth and development 
• A collaborative environment to work with colleagues across the trust 
• Extensive CPD opportunities, with external courses for career development 
• SENDCO network within the Trust  
• Working with a pastoral team, including a family liaison officer 
• Membership of a generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or Teacher Pension Scheme (TPS) 
• National pay rates 
• Flexible working opportunities 
• Supportive special leave requests 

The school has a dedicated team that works hard to reach high standards in everything they do, and this is further embedded through our successful relationships with parents, the local community and the other local schools within NET. At Katherines we believe in the future development of our teachers to enable them to develop and progress in their career. 

Following a very successful Ofsted inspection, Katherines Primary Academy, part of the NET Academies Trust are looking for a passionate and creative Early Years Practitioner who can inspire and lead others, works well within a team and who will help us on our journey to provide exceptional provision for all pupils and their families. 
  

What Ofsted say about our Katherines Primary Academy: 

“Katherines Primary Academy and Nursery is a fully inclusive school where everybody is made to feel special. Pupils love coming to school. They are proud of their school and welcome visitors with a smile” 

“Parents were overwhelmingly positive in their responses about the school. They particularly value the school’s support of the ‘whole’ child. Many commented that they feel nothing is too much trouble for the staff” 

 “The behaviour and attitudes of pupils are a strength of the school. Pupils feel part of the Katherines School community. They value the relationships they have with each other and the staff. Pupils are able to self-regulate and quickly focus on their learning. They are polite and respectful to each other and adults” 

 “Staff are very appreciative of the collaborative support that the trust provides and the opportunities for extra training. These supports staff well to implement the chosen curriculum” 

What our teachers say about our Katherines Primary Academy: 

“I very much enjoy working for the academy, because I feel supported, valued and work with a great group of people.” 
 

"I feel like it is an incredibly supportive working atmosphere where people want the best for one another and go out of their way to do their best for both staff and pupils. It is pupil driven which is why I particularly agree with the academy’s attitude towards priorities.” 

“Staff and pupils feel that we are all part of one family that help and support each other.” 

Potential applicants are both welcome and encouraged to visit the school. Please contact the school office by telephone on 01279 421495. 

In compliance with Safer Recruitment guidelines, CVs cannot be accepted. 

NET Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of the Safer Recruitment process all shortlisted applicants will be subject to social media checks. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.