Teacher

Teaching Vacancies; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

St Helen’s School in the United Kingdom is seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic and innovative teacher to start January 2027. The post covers Class 3 – a mixed Y2/3 class within a federation and a PAN of 20, with strong ties to the local community.

The successful candidate will be fully supportive of the Catholic ethos, an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations, strong organisation and communication, and a collaborative team player committed to raising standards and

Qualifications

• Catholic ethos alignment in a faith school context.
• Demonstrates strong classroom practice and pupil engagement.
• Committed to high standards of achievement and behaviour.

Skills

Catholic ethos alignment

Excellent classroom practitioner

High expectations

Strong organisational skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Raising standards

Inspiring learning

Flexibility

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

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 the school offers its staff

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

Commitment to safeguarding

The Governors of Corpus Christi Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants will undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers. The role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, the role is engaged in regulated activity and will therefore require a children’s barred list check. Shortlisted Applicants will be required to complete a self-disclosure. An online search check will be carried out in line with the federation Safer Recruitment Policy.