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Class Teacher

Holy Rood Catholic Primary School, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 6JL

20 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  15 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  26 May 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M1 - M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Is committed to upholding the Catholic ethos of our school
• Be inspiring, motivational, enthusiastic and creative to ensure that all children achieve success
• Be able to work within a close team to achieve the very best for our children
• Actively develop positive relationships with parents and carers
• Has high expectations of pupil’s achievements and behaviour
• Has a commitment to SEND and EAL and the inclusion of all pupils
• Is committed to raising standards and ensuring children meet their full potential
• Will be able to play a full and active part in the life of the school
• Is well organised with excellent communication and interpersonal skills

What the school offers its staff

• A strong Catholic ethos where we all support each other
• Enthusiastic and friendly children who love learning and want to achieve
• A dedicated, effective and supportive team
• Supportive governors, parents and Parish community
• Opportunities for further professional development

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

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Holy Rood Catholic Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 207 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Holy Rood Catholic Primary School website
• Email address: k.dobson@holyroodschool.co.uk
• Phone number: 01226 281219
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/holy-rood-catholic-primary-school-barnsley

Arranging a visit to Holy Rood Catholic Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email k.dobson@holyroodschool.co.uk.

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