Early Years Teacher

St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 2DF

26 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  20 April 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  25 March 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
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Main Scale 1-6

What skills and experience we're looking for

About the Role

You will:

• Lead a vibrant Reception class, delivering a rich and stimulating Early Years curriculum
• Create a safe, supportive, and inspiring learning environment where every child can thrive
• Foster strong relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues
• Support children’s development across all areas of learning, with a strong focus on communication, personal development, and early literacy and numeracy

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Is a qualified teacher (QTS) with a strong understanding of the EYFS framework
• Has a genuine passion for early childhood education
• Is creative, energetic, and able to bring learning to life
• Demonstrates excellent classroom practice and high expectations for all pupils
• Works well as part of a team and contributes positively to school life

What the school offers its staff

We Offer:

• A supportive and friendly team environment
• Enthusiastic, curious, and well-behaved pupils who value learning opportunities both indoor and outdoor environments
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• A well-resourced and stimulating learning environment
• A commitment to protecting your work-life balance so that you feel you are truly appreciated.

Visits to the school are welcomed and can be arranged by contacting James Garden on 01226 206422

Why join Enhance Academy Trust?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a successful and forward-looking academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants.

As a Trust, we have developed a range of employee benefits. Here are just a few examples:

• Membership to either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Physical and mental health support from a team of experienced nurses, counsellors, therapists, physiotherapists, consultants plus NHS GPs and private medical services.
• GP consultations with experienced NHS doctors are available for our employees and members of their household, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and prescriptions (which have to paid for) can be delivered to local chemists.
• Free annual flu jab
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings
• A paid annual Wellbeing Day – a time for you to use the day for an activity which promotes your own individual health and wellbeing.
• Wherever possible, PPA at home for teachers.

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.

If you wish to arrange a visit to the school, please contact the school on 01226 206422 / office@stmarys.enhanceacad.org.uk

Commitment to safeguarding

Please visit https://barnsley-stmarys.org.uk/ for further information.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 217 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley website
• Email address: james.garden@stmarys.enhanceacad.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-mary-s-church-of-england-primary-school-barnsley

St. Mary’s C of E Primary School
Love, Respect, Forgiveness, Responsibility.

St Mary’s C of E Primary School is an exciting Church of England School which has children at the heart of our focus. Through exceptional relationships with children, a bespoke, knowledge rich curriculum and a range of extra-curricular activities, we offer a dynamic education to all.

Our bespoke curriculum allows for progression in knowledge and skills across the whole curriculum. Through our curriculum drivers, Reading and Oracy, we provide children with every opportunity to succeed in education and life.

Arranging a visit to St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email james.garden@stmarys.enhanceacad.org.uk.

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