Primary Teacher - Barnsley

Teaching Personnel; Hanley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible day-to-day opportunities

Short-term & long-term opportunities

Dedicated consultant support

Competitive rates of pay

Job summary

Teaching Personnel are currently looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Primary Teachers to work across a range of schools in Barnsley. Whether you're an experienced teacher looking for greater flexibility or an ECT starting your teaching career, we can help you find a role that suits your experience, availability and career goals.

As a Primary Teacher, you will be responsible for delivering engaging and inclusive lessons, supporting pupils' progress and creating a positive classroom environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or recognised equivalent.
• Experience teaching within a primary school setting.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A passion for supporting children's learning and development.
• A flexible, reliable and professional approach.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality lessons across the primary curriculum.
• Differentiate learning to meet the needs of all pupils.
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively.
• Assess and monitor pupil progress.
• Create a positive, inclusive and stimulating learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants and school staff.
• Support pupils' academic, social and emotional development.

Skills

QTS

Primary teaching

Classroom management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexible approach

Job description

Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire
Employer: Teaching Personnel
Job Type: Flexible, Day-to-Day, Long-Term & Permanent Opportunities
Start Date: September 2026

Teaching Personnel are currently looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Primary Teachers to work across a range of schools in Barnsley. Whether you're an experienced teacher looking for greater flexibility or an ECT starting your teaching career, we can help you find a role that suits your experience, availability and career goals.

The Role

As a Primary Teacher, you will be responsible for delivering engaging and inclusive lessons, supporting pupils' progress and creating a positive classroom environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning and delivering high-quality lessons across the primary curriculum
• Differentiating learning to meet the needs of all pupils
• Managing classroom behaviour effectively
• Assessing and monitoring pupil progress
• Creating a positive, inclusive and stimulating learning environment
• Working collaboratively with teaching assistants and school staff
• Supporting pupils' academic, social and emotional development

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for teachers who have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or recognised equivalent
• Experience teaching within a primary school setting
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A passion for supporting children's learning and development
• A flexible, reliable and professional approach

ECTs are encouraged to apply, with opportunities available to gain experience across different schools or secure longer-term and permanent positions.

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Flexible day-to-day, short-term and long-term opportunities
• Access to schools across Barnsley and the wider South Yorkshire area
• Competitive rates of pay
• Dedicated consultant support
• Opportunities to find your ideal long-term or permanent position
• Support throughout your Teaching Personnel journey
• The opportunity to gain experience across a variety of primary settings

Whether you're looking for flexible supply work, a long-term placement or your next permanent teaching position, Teaching Personnel can help you find the right opportunity.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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