Class Teacher

Required from Easter 2025 (or earlier if possible)

MPS 1-6 / UPS1-3

Full time, 12 months fixed term, (with the possibility of an extension to contract)

The Governors at Joseph Locke Primary School are seeking an enthusiastic and inspirational class teacher who is passionate about teaching and learning with the determination to drive our school forward, raising standards and creating outstanding life chances for our pupils.

We are dedicated to providing our pupils with an exciting and stimulating learning environment, and wish to appoint someone who shares our vision and is able to sustain the excellent progress that the children have already achieved. If you are passionate about teaching and you are looking for an exciting opportunity, we would like to hear from you!

The post is full time, temporary for one year with the possibility of an extension to contract.

Applications are welcome from both experienced and early career teachers.

We are looking for an inspirational and talented teacher, who is:

• A strong, exceptionally focused individual with experience of working in all primary key stages.
• Passionate about teaching and committed to delivering outstanding learning opportunities.
• Confident in maintaining a creative and stimulating curriculum and learning environment.
• Enthusiastic and dedicated to enabling every child to fulfil their potential.
• Able to set and achieve high standards and expectations of learning, behaviour and care.
• Willing to form strong professional relationships with other professionals and parents/carers.
• Someone who enjoys taking a full part, in the wider life of the school.
• Self-motivated and willing to make a significant contribution to pushing our school from good to outstanding.

In return we will offer you:

• A chance to join a strong, highly skilled and committed staff with a commitment to ‘teamwork’ who are dedicated to school improvement.
• Friendly, caring, hardworking pupils who are eager to learn.
• Excellent support mechanisms and opportunities for personal and professional development.
• A well-resourced and stimulating environment.
• Established links with our collaboration schools.

Visits to school are warmly welcomed. Please contact Julie Morris (Co-Head teachers PA) to make an appointment. Tel 01226 729910.

Please note, we operate safer recruitment and do not accept CVs.  All applicants must complete the Council’s Job Application Form, obtainable from and returnable to Julie Morris, at the school’s postal address or by emailing j.morris@jlps.org.uk 

Copies of the application pack documents can also be downloaded from our website at www.josephlockeprimary.com

Please send your application to Julie Morris at the school's address, Shaw Street, Barnsley, S70 6JL.

Closing date for applications : Friday 22nd November 2024

Shortlisting: Monday 25th November 2024

Interviews to be held : Wednesday 27th November 2024

Joseph Locke Primary 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 subject to pre-employment checks, satisfactory references, medical clearance and a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. 

Please note, all shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks.