Class Teacher

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

St Helen’s Catholic Primary School in Barnsley is seeking a Class Teacher for January 2027 to join a 3-class federation. The role is a temporary post for 2 terms in a mixed Y2/3 class, requiring a highly motivated educator who can inspire young learners and work within a Catholic ethos.

The appointed teacher will join a supportive staff team, engage with parents and the local community, and contribute to school improvement across the federation while maintaining high standards of teaching and

Qualifications

• Fully supportive of Catholic ethos
• Excellent classroom practitioner
• High expectations of pupil achievement and behaviour
• Strong organisation and communication skills
• Enthusiastic team player
• Committed to raising standards and ensuring children meet their full potential

Responsibilities

• Teach Class 3 – Y2/3 from January 2027.
• Collaborate with federation and CMAT partners and maintain school links.
• Engage with parents and community to support learning and wellbeing.
• Uphold safeguarding procedures and school policies.

Skills

Catholic ethos alignment

Excellent classroom practitioner

High expectations of achievement

Strong organisation and communication

Team player

Flexible and adaptable

Job description

Class Teacher | MPS/UPS | St Helen’s Catholic Primary School

Temporary Class Teacher

Required for January 2027 – for 2 terms

Job Title:

Class Teacher

Location:

St Helen’s Catholic Primary School

Contract Type:

Full Time, Federation Contract

Contract Term:

Temporary for 2 terms (dependent on pupil numbers)

Accountable to:

ExecutiveHeadteacherandHead of School

MPS1 to UPR3

Closing Date:

20 th November 2026 – 9am

Interview Date:

25 th November 2026

St Helen’s School is looking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic and innovative teacher for January 2027. The position is initially in our Class 3 – a mixed Y2/3 class. This is a perfect opportunity for a motivated, inspirational teacher who exudes passion and enthusiasm for the education of young people to further develop at St Helen’s.

Our school members and staff team have a strong sense of community, moral purpose and strive to foster good relationships with parents. Our school community works together as a team and is also committed to working collaboratively in partnership as a Federation and across our wider community. St Helen’s is a small school with a PAN of 20; the school is a central part of the community. The school are on a journey of improvement, and we are looking for a class teacher to support us in achieving the consistent and high-quality education we are striving for.

We are seeking to appoint a teacher who:

• Will be fully supportive of the Catholic ethos of our school
• Is an excellent classroom practitioner
• Has high expectations of pupil’s achievement and behaviour
• Is well organised with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Is enthusiastic and able to work as part of a team
• Is committed to raising standards and ensuring children meet their full potential
• Will inspire children to enjoy learning
• Is flexible and adaptable

What we can offer you:

• · A good school with a strong Catholic ethos and excellent community and parish links
• · A caring and positive working environment
• · Wonderful, happy and well-behaved children who enjoy learning
• · Effective, supportive and dedicated staff, governors and parents
• · Opportunities to grow professionally· Coaching and mentoring support from a member of our SLT
• · A close working relationship with parents and our local community
• · Access to free wellbeing and medical support

NOTE: References will be requested for all candidates invited to interview

St Helen’s Schoolrigorouslyfollowssafeguardingprocedures forrecruitment.Theofferofapostwillbeconditional upon a successfulenhanceddisclosure from the Disclosure and BarringService (DBS), satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks. Shortlisted candidates will also be subject to online searches as part of due- diligence checks as per the latest KCSiE guidance.

I am delighted to have been appointed to the position of Executive Headteacher from September 2024. We are journeying through an exciting and changing time for our Federation of three schools as we journey into the St Francis CMAT. St Helen’s is a small Primary School with a warm, family feel. We have 5 classes with split year groups. The school works closely with the other schools across the CMAT and we embrace opportunities to work with other schools in the LA and Diocese. As a teacher at St Helen’s, you will be joining a wonderful, supportive team who are always working hard to support the community they serve. You will be working closely with the Head of School and myself to create an immersive, engaging and fast-paced learning environment for our children. We are looking for a teacher who will nurture and develop the children in their care to ensure they have the best possible education during their time at St Helen’s School. We would relish the opportunity to show you around our wonderful school, tell you more about St Helen’s and answer any questions you may have.

Class Teacher | MPS/UPS | St Helen’s Catholic Primary School