Class Teacher

Worsbrough Common Primary School, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 4EB

22 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  7 January 2027

• Closing date

  27 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  5 November 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (662)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE) Any Allowance

Class Teacher job summary

At [organisation name], we are committed to providing an inclusive and nurturing learning environment where every child can thrive. We believe that all children deserve an education that empowers them to reach their full potential. Safeguarding, wellbeing, and high standards for all pupils are at the heart of everything we do. This post is initially for two terms to cover maternity leave.

We are looking for enthusiastic and imaginative teachers who:

• Have high expectations for all pupils and a proven ability to secure strong progress and outcomes
• Are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Demonstrate strong behaviour management and create safe, positive learning environments
• Are passionate about teaching and learning, using effective and evidence-informed approaches
• Can adapt teaching to meet the needs of all learners, including those with SEND and additional needs
• Use assessment effectively to inform teaching and support pupil progress
• Have a track record of impact and success in the classroom
• Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with colleagues, pupils, and families
• Are creative, reflective, resilient, and committed to continuous professional development

We can offer:

• A dedicated, effective and supportive staff team.
• Excellent opportunities for developing teaching skills.
• A positive environment based on our core values.
• Motivated, well behaved children.
• A high quality learning environment with good resources and facilities.
• Investment in continuous professional development.

To recognise our employee’s contribution in delivering our vision and values, we offer an extensive range of rewards to support them to thrive and grow, including:

• Membership of the Teachers' Pension Fund.
• Access to the VIVUP benefits website including cycle to work, car leasing and technology schemes and discounts on retailers, holidays, days out, etc.
• Free flu vaccinations on request, discounted local gym and health club memberships and access to our employee assistance helpline for free and confidential advice including physiotherapy, and weight management.
• Flexible working arrangements wherever possible.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Access to Schools Advisory Wellbeing Services and Westfield employee assistance programme.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are offered subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. References will be requested prior to interview.

If you are currently living overseas or have lived/worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that if you are the preferred candidate you will be required to provide an overseas criminal record check from the country/countries you have resided in.

We understand that you may use AI and /or other resources to support your application; however, please ensure that all information you provide is factually accurate, truthful, original and doesn’t include ideas or work that are not your own. It is important that the application you submit is authentically and credibly your own work, accurately reflecting your employment history, qualifications and experience relevant to the post.

It is an offence to apply for a role in a school and/or working with children if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Online searches will be undertaken for all shortlisted candidates. This includes a search on the world wide web and relevant social media sites.

Visits to the school are warmly invited, to arrange a visit or for further information, please contact the school office.

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 Worsbrough Common Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 393 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Worsbrough Common Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/worsbrough-common-primary-school-barnsley

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