Early Years Practitioner

Salary: £24,796 to £25,989 per annum pro rata

Grade: CD SCP 3-6

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Fixed Term Contract End Date: December 2026

Vacancy Hours: 32.5 hours per week Term Time Only (Monday to Friday 8.30am to 3.30pm)

Location: Catterick, North Yorkshire  

 

 

 

Are you passionate about giving children the best start in life? Do you enjoy seeing young children grow, learn and flourish?

 

If you do…we want to hear from you.

 

The Michael Syddall CE (VA) Primary School is seeking to appoint a motivated, enthusiastic and committed individual to join our growing wonderful team and be part of our new school for the future.

 

We are looking for a practitioner who possesses the following qualities:

  • Believes that children come first
  • A genuine passion for supporting young children to thrive
  • Is committed to supporting a learning environment that promotes excellence
  • Facilitates children to learn through play and meaningful experiences
  • Flexibility in their approach and a commitment to team working
  • Ability to build relationships with young children and demonstrate inclusive and respectful practices
  • Good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively
  • Punctuality and reliability
  • Have experience of working within EYFS

 

In return, we can offer:

  • A great place to work
  • Wonderful staff and children
  • Job satisfaction
  • A welcoming school where children are at the heart of what we do
  • A committed and motivated staff team
  • An important part in an exciting journey

 

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS is required for this post.

 

To find out more about our exciting school please look at our website. Visits to school are warmly encouraged, please email or telephone (01748) 818485 to arrange an appointment. If this position excites you, we look forward to receiving your application please return to

admin@michael-syddall.n-yorks.sch.uk

 

 

Key Documents

Job Description and Person Specification.docx

Application Form.docx

 

Key Dates

Closing Date: Monday 10 November 2025

Interview Date: To be arranged

Venue for Interview: Michael Syddall CE Primary School, Noel’s Court, Catterick, DL10 7LB

 

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Early Years Practitioner
Salary: £24,796 - £25,989 per annum pro rata