Academy Co-Teacher

Greenacre School, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 6RG

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  tbc

• Closing date

  30 September 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  9 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £28,914.00 - £28,914.00 Annually (Actual)

Academy Co-Teacher job summary

ABOUT US

Greenacre School is one of the UK’s largest special schools, educating over 300 children and young people aged 3 to 19 with severe and complex learning disabilities. In addition to the main site, the school has a number of satellite classes, which are based within local mainstream settings. This model supports Greenacre’s steadfast commitment to social inclusion. We are also very proud to be an OUTSTANDING school with Ofsted we work hard to achieve and maintain this as a team together.

Our school is proud to offer a supportive team; high quality personalised training and an opportunity to work with utterly fabulous children and young people as outlined in our VALUES - Environment - Inclusion - Commitment - Connections - Wellbeing - Magic!

THE ROLE

An exciting opportunity is available for someone looking for a career in education or a fresh challenge in an inspiring learning environment.

We are looking for an inclusive Academy Co-teacher / unqualified Teacher with creativity and resilience to join us on our journey.

You will embrace the ethos of the Partnership supporting the progress and inclusion of all pupils demonstrating the Academy values including unconditional positive regard.

This role will include, but is not limited to the following criteria:

• Undertake a designated programme of teaching related to the curriculum map

• Teach pupils according to their needs, including the setting and marking of work

• Assist in the teacher development of an appropriate curriculum, resources, schemes of work, marking policies and teaching strategies in curriculum areas and departments

• Plan and prepare courses and lessons with oversight from teaching staff

• Take part in a range of development programmes and opportunities

• Support the implementation of quality assurance activities

• Contribute to the process of monitoring and evaluation with teaching staff

THE CANDIDATE

• GCSE English/ Maths at grade A-C or equivalent

• Degree or working towards

• Commitment to achieve Qualified Teacher Status

SALARY/HOURS

The starting salary for a Co-Teacher (Unqualified teacher) is pay range 4 £28,914, + amazing benefits working for our Wellspring trust.

This is a full time, Mon-Fri position.

NEXT STEPS

For more information please refer to the job description attached. If you are interested in this excellent opportunity simply click APPLY NOW, alternatively if you have additional questions then please reach out to our recruitment coordinator, Lauren: lleibrick@wellspringacademies.org.uk

If you are unsure if you meet all the criteria but have an interest in this opportunity then please do submit your application.

If this post isn't for you, check out our other vacancies. You can find these here!

Why Join Our Talent Pool?

If we don't have any suitable vacancies available, we encourage you to register for our Talent Pool. When applying, you aren't just joining a waiting list, you are positioning yourself at the front of the line for a rewarding career. When a suitable vacancy opens, our talent pool is our first port of call and our recruitment team will be in touch. We will keep you up to date with the latest news and activities within our school on a regular basis. We are regularly looking for support staff and we offer a range of flexible contracts.

Complete our Talent Pool application form by clicking here!

We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.

We want our people to reflect our diverse communities and create a safe space in which everyone belongs. We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds and especially those from under-represented groups including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks and appropriate references. All posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the advertised closing date. Early applications are encouraged.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Greenacre School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 19
• Size: 340 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/greenacre-school-barnsley

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