F2 Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Athersley South Primary School, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 3TP

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  22 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  9 June 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: Fixed term - Temporary contract from 1st September until 31st December 2026 or earlier subject to post holder’s return - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: Teachers Main Scale

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an individual to join our team who:

• can demonstrate strong practice, with the ability to inspire and motivate children to achieve their full potential
• is passionate about learning and teaching and has a good understanding of the way children develop and learn
• is creative, forward thinking, innovative and prepared to take risks
• has the ability to forge excellent relationships with colleagues, parents and most importantly, our children
• will actively develop positive relationships with parents and carers
• has a strong commitment to inclusive practice
• has a sense of fun and a strong desire to achieve

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• enthusiastic learners who are eager to please and achieve
• an opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children

• a welcoming, friendly and supportive team who work together to ensure the best outcomes for all our children
• a commitment to professional learning and development, including opportunities through ECM
• professional networks with staff from our other Trust schools

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.

We are seeking to appoint a strong, enthusiastic and high quality Early Years practitioner to join our supportive and committed staff team to cover a maternity leave in F2. You must be committed to high standards in all areas and have high expectations of all children in terms of progress, attainment, attitudes and behaviour. Athersley South Primary is proud to be part of the Every Child Matters Academy Trust and works in close partnership with other schools within the trust. This provides opportunities for CPD and support during your time with us.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

02 Class Teacher Job Description.doc - 162 KB (opens in new tab)

03 Teacher Job Spec EYFS.doc - 273 KB (opens in new tab)

About Athersley South Primary School

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 307 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Athersley South Primary School website
• Email address: j.boreham@ecmtrust.co.uk
• Phone number: 01226 284223
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/athersley-south-primary-school-barnsley

Primary School 3 - 11 years

Arranging a visit to Athersley South Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email j.boreham@ecmtrust.co.uk.

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