Teacher

Athersley North Primary School, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 3NB

26 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  3 July 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  7 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, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32-916 - £45,352
• Pay scale: M1 - M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

Skills and Attributes

• Commitment to inclusive education and ensuring all pupils can achieve success.
• Ability to build positive, respectful relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues.
• Strong classroom management skills and the ability to create a safe, nurturing learning environment.
• High expectations for pupil achievement, behaviour, and attendance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt teaching approaches to meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and contribute to the wider life of the school.
• Reflective practitioner committed to continuous professional development.
• Resilience, flexibility, and a positive attitude.

Teaching and Learning

• Ability to plan and deliver engaging, high-quality lessons that promote progress for all pupils.
• Good understanding of the National Curriculum and effective assessment practices.
• Ability to use formative and summative assessment to inform teaching.
• Experience of using adaptive teaching strategies to meet varying learning needs.
• Ability to create an inclusive classroom where pupils feel valued and supported.
• Understanding of effective behaviour management strategies.
• Ability to use educational technology to support learning where appropriate.

Inclusion and SEND

• Commitment to meeting the needs of pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• Experience of adapting learning activities and resources for pupils with additional needs.
• Understanding of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and graduated support approaches.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teaching assistants and external agencies.
• Knowledge of strategies to support pupils with communication, social, emotional, mental health, and learning needs.
• Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Safeguarding and Wellbeing

• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and child protection procedures.
• Commitment to promoting pupil wellbeing and emotional development.
• Ability to identify and respond appropriately to concerns regarding pupil welfare.
• Understanding of the importance of attendance and early intervention.

Experience (Typically Sought)

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Successful teaching experience within a primary school setting (including placements for ECTs/early career teachers).
• Experience of planning, teaching, and assessing learning across the primary curriculum.
• Experience of working with pupils from a range of backgrounds and abilities.
• Experience of collaborating with parents and carers to support pupil progress.
• Experience of working effectively with support staff.
• Evidence of contributing to whole-school initiatives or wider school life.

Desirable Experience

• Experience of teaching across more than one primary key stage.
• Experience of supporting pupils with SEND, EAL, or SEMH needs.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed or nurture-based approaches.
• Experience of leading or contributing to a curriculum area.
• Experience of using interventions to accelerate pupil progress.
• Experience of working in a culturally diverse and inclusive school community.

What the school offers its staff

• A welcoming, inclusive school committed to ensuring every child achieves their full potential regardless of background, ability or need.
• The opportunity to work in a school that is at the heart of its local community and values strong partnerships with families and external agencies.
• A supportive and caring environment where pupils, staff, parents and visitors are valued and respected.
• A strong commitment to inclusion, equality and diversity, with personalised approaches to meeting the needs of all learners, including those with SEND.
• Opportunities to develop expertise in inclusive practice and SEND provision through collaborative working and specialist support.
• Access to professional development and CPD
• The chance to work within a school that has high expectations for teaching, learning and behaviour while maintaining a nurturing approach to pupil development.
• A well-established curriculum that balances academic achievement with creativity, imagination and personal development.
• A clear set of shared values centred around the school's "5Rs": Responsibility, Resilience, Risk Taking, Relationships and Respect.
• A culture that promotes positive relationships, teamwork, mutual respect and professional collaboration.
• The opportunity to contribute to a language-rich curriculum that aims to develop confident, independent learners with high aspirations.
• A school committed to safeguarding, pupil wellbeing and creating a safe, supportive environment for both children and staff.
• Modern facilities that are fully accessible and designed to support children's next steps in learning.

Flexible working opportunities

A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

A supportive leadership team that recognises the importance of sustainable workloads and staff wellbeing.

Protected time for professional development, planning and collaboration.

An understanding and supportive approach to family commitments and personal circumstances.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Athersley North Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 289 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Athersley North Primary School website
• Email address: office@athersleynorthprimary.co.uk
• Phone number: 01226 288674
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/athersley-north-primary-school

Athersley North Primary School believes that all of their pupils deserve the best.  

All pupils are valued, regardless of their background or ability and provide them with every opportunity to achieve their potential.  

We combine high expectations and high standards with a strong sense of kindness, inclusivity and enjoyment.


This is fantastic opportunity for dedicated, motivated and enthusiastic Teachers to join an incredibly strong and collaborative team within our school.

Arranging a visit to Athersley North Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@athersleynorthprimary.co.uk.

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