Teacher MPR

ENHANCE LIMITED; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A nurturing educational institution in Barnsley is looking for an enthusiastic class teacher for Reception. This permanent role requires a commitment to fostering academic and social progress in children, with a strong emphasis on inclusivity and behaviour management. The position involves working Monday to Friday until August 2026, offering opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Teachers' Pension Scheme

Mental health support services

Free annual flu jab

Wellbeing Day

PPA at home for teachers

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching with a strong understanding of EYFS.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children and colleagues.
• Commitment to an inclusive ethos.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all children make excellent academic and social progress.
• Lead a dynamic and engaging classroom environment.
• Work closely with a team to promote individual needs.

Skills

High expectations

Creative classroom practitioner

Inspiring and motivating

Understanding of assessment for learning

Strong understanding of EYFS Framework

Good interpersonal skills

Behaviour management skills

Experience with additional needs

Team collaboration

Warm and caring demeanor

Job description

Overview

St Mary's is a special place with a distinctive Christian ethos. We are looking for an experienced, dynamic, enthusiastic and committed class teacher to teach in Reception. This is a unique opportunity to work in a lovely school. The successful candidate will work Monday to Friday in the first instance (until August 2026) and then Monday to Thursday from September 2026. This is a permanent position.

Responsibilities

• Has high expectations and is committed to ensuring all children make excellent academic and social progress;
• Is a creative classroom practitioner;
• Has the ability to inspire and motivate;
• Has an excellent understanding of assessment for learning;
• Has a strong understanding of the EYFS Framework;
• Is able to communicate well with good interpersonal skills;
• Is committed to an inclusive ethos where every person matters;
• Has strong behaviour management skills;
• Has strong knowledge and experience in children with additional needs;
• Can work well as part of a team;
• Is willing to follow our Christian vision;
• Is warm, kind, caring, positive and has a sense of humour.

What the school offers its staff

• Why join Enhance Academy Trust? This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a successful and forward-looking academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants.
• As a Trust we have developed a range of employee benefits. Here are just a few examples:
• Membership to either the Teachers' Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Physical and mental health support from a team of experienced nurses, counsellors, therapists, physiotherapists, consultants plus NHS GPs and private medical services.
• GP consultations with experienced NHS doctors are available for our employees and members of their household, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and prescriptions (which have to paid for) can be delivered to local chemists.
• Free annual flu jab
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings
• A paid annual Wellbeing Day - a time for you to use the day for an activity which promotes your own individual health and wellbeing.
• Wherever possible, PPA at home for teachers.