Temporary Full-Time Teacher

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly school community

Parish connection

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School Moorthorpe, part of the Bishop Konstant Catholic Academy Trust, invites applications for a Temporary Full-Time Teacher (MPS) to cover maternity leave from February 2027. The role is 27.5 hours per week, with potential to join a friendly, supportive school community.

We seek an enthusiastic, inspirational teacher who can raise standards, deliver engaging lessons, and reinforce the Catholic ethos.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, motivated and committed to raising standards through example.
• Inspirational in teaching with engaging lessons.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and teamwork.
• Committed to supporting Catholic ethos of the school.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lively and interesting lessons to promote learning.
• Nurture and encourage children to fulfil potential.
• Work as part of a supportive school team.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Motivated

Team player

Inspirational teaching

Interpersonal skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Temporary Full-Time Teacher | MPS | St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School Moorthorpe

Temporary Full-Time Teacher

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School Moorthorpe

Required from February 2027 to cover Maternity leave

Full Time / 27.5 hours per week - MPS

The Academy Council of St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy on behalf of the Bishop Konstant Catholic Academy Trust, are seeking to appoint an excellent, and motivated teacher to work at our school as soon as possible. The post is temporary to cover maternity leave and the suitable candidate must be available to commence on the 22 nd February 2027.

We believe our school is a special place, well known for caring well for our children. Our aim is for each child to thrive within our Catholic school community and to fulfil their potential in every way possible. We want all children to find school life interesting, challenging and enjoyable, whilst feeling safe, secure and valued.

If you have a passion for education then this is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant contribution to the school and become an integral part of our future success.

The successful candidate will:

• be enthusiastic, highly motivated, hardworking, and committed to raising standards through example and innovation.
• be inspirational in your teaching, delivering lively and interesting lessons which positively impact on learning.
• have high expectations and will nurture and encourage our children to fulfil their potential.
• have excellent interpersonal skills and be committed to working as part of a team.
• be a practicing Catholic or committed to supporting the Catholic ethos of the school.

In return, we can offer:

• a friendly, supportive school and parish community.
• children who enjoy learning.
• a supportive and forward-thinking Senior Leadership Team and Academy Council.
• a commitment to your professional development and opportunities to work with other colleagues across the BKCAT.

The school is part of the Bishop Konstant Catholic Academy Trust. As a Trust we have a vision that goes beyond our individual academies and that changes our perception from my academy to our academy. Working collaboratively, each academy benefits from others’ strengths and expertise within the Trust and practically from the services provided and procured centrally.

All applicants must be willing to participate in the life of our school and actively support the school’s distinctive Catholic ethos.

Candidates are most welcome, and encouraged, to arrange a visit to the school by appointment.

Please note we are unable to accept speculative CVs.

If you require any further information, please email or telephone Mrs Norcup (Senior Admin Officer) – [e-mail] or 01977 651755.

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and can be made by appointment.

All our correspondence regarding this vacancy will be sent via email, so please check your emails regularly for updates on your application. We also advise you to check your junk /spam folder as some emails may end up there depending on your mail provider settings.

The BKCAT is wholly committed to ensuring children and young people are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare and expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility. The successful candidate must have good references and enhanced DBS checked.

Temporary Full-Time Teacher | MPS | St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School Moorthorpe

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