Class Teacher

Greenacre School, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 6RG

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  tbc

• Closing date

  11 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  23 September 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (653)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £34,069.00 - £52,835.00 Annually (Actual) MPS/UPS + SEN 1

Class Teacher job summary

Class Teacher

MPS/UPS + SEN Allowance

Make a Real Difference Where It Matters Most

Are you an inspiring, inclusive teacher who believes that every child deserves an exceptional education, regardless of their barriers to learning?

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!

We are looking for an inclusive teacher with creativity and resilience to join us on our journey. In return for your passion and commitment we can offer outstanding professional development, supportive colleagues and a welcoming environment that prioritises your workload and wellbeing working for our Wellspring Trust.

As a Teacher in our special school your key responsibilities will be:

• Curriculum Delivery: Plan and deliver an engaging, broad and balanced core and thematic curriculum tailored to meet the individual academic, special and personal needs of pupils.

• Specialist Teaching: Employ evidence based instruction and creative pedagogical approaches to accelerate progress and cultivate active, independent learners.

• Behaviour & Well-being: Establish a stimulating, well structured environment using restorative practice and positive behaviour strategies to anticipate, manage and constructively de-escalate challenging behaviours.

• Team Leadership & Collaboration: Direct and deploy classroom support staff effectively to maximise pupil outcome, working alongside multi-disciplinary teams, carers and external agencies.

• Assessment & Progress: Track, evaluate and record pupil attainment systematically, setting meaningful targets and celebrating individual achievements.

• Holistic Support: Support personalised learning packages across various settings, including community, outreach and enrichment activities.

We guarantee that no two days will be the same and you will have lots of fun!

Essential Criteria

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

• Successful experience delivering a relevant curriculum to pupils with SEND or complex learning needs.

• Secure knowledge of English, Maths, Science and IT curriculum delivery.

• Strong behaviour management skills with the confidence to handle challenging situations with composure and care.

• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use (including transporting pupils when required).

• Absolute commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children.

Members of our team join a supportive partnership that operates within a supportive Trust and the opportunities for collaboration and development are endless. Click here to find out more about the benefits of working with us.

NEXT STEPS

For more information please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

If you are interested in this excellent opportunity simply click APPLY NOW and complete our online applications form.

If you have additional questions then please reach out to our recruitment coordinator, Lauren: lleibrick@wellspringacademies.org.uk

Closing date for applications is: Midnight on Sunday 11 October 2026

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.

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

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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