Class Teacher (Reception/Year 1)
Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 3JSThis job expired on 10 May 2026 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
10 May 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
21 April 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday to Friday - Full time school day
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Main Scale 1-6
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for someone who:
- Has high expectations and is committed to ensuring all children make excellent academic and social progress;
- Is a creative classroom practitioner;
- Has the ability to inspire and motivate;
- Has an excellent understanding of assessment for learning;
- Has a strong understanding of the EYFS Framework;
- Is able to communicate well with good interpersonal skills;
- Is committed to an inclusive ethos where every person matters;
- Has strong behaviour management skills;
- Has strong knowledge and experience in children with additional needs;
- Can work well as part of a team;
- Is willing to follow our Christian vision;
- Is warm, kind, caring, positive and has a sense of humour.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
- A nurturing, caring and inclusive school;
- A forward-thinking Trust that takes professional development, workload and staff wellbeing seriously;
- A friendly, hard-working, professional and supportive team of staff and governors;
- Happy and enthusiastic children who enjoy learning and behave well;
- A commitment to your professional development.
Further information about the job
We warmly encourage you to visit school before you apply. For further details about the role or to arrange a visit, please contact Lee Swift on lee.swift@dodworthstjohn.enhanceacad.org.uk or telephone 01226 286514.
Commitment to safeguarding
All staff and leaders are committed to safeguard and promote our students’ welfare, safety, mental and physical health and guidance. The students’ welfare is of paramount importance. Our school fully recognises the contribution it can make to protect and support students by fostering an honest, open, caring and supportive climate.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy
- School type
- Academies, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 117 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- lee.swift@dodworthstjohn.enhanceacad.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01226 286514
At Dodworth St John the Baptist Primary Academy, we prepare our pupils for the adventures life brings. By fostering respect, curiosity, and teamwork, we aim to nurture individuals who will contribute positively to their community and the wider world.
Together, we build a legacy of pride, purpose, and possibility for the future.
Our vision is rooted in the Christian principles of guiding kindness, honesty, and unity, (Mark 1:3: “Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for Him” from John, who pointed the way), to embrace learning and life in all its fullness (John 10:10).
Arranging a visit to Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email lee.swift@dodworthstjohn.enhanceacad.org.uk.
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