Y1 Full-time Teacher - Maternity Cover

Teaching Vacancies; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Barnsley is seeking an experienced teacher to join their dedicated team. The role involves creating engaging learning opportunities in KS1 and promoting children's well-being. Ideal candidates will possess creativity, excellent communication skills, and a strong understanding of curriculum requirements. The school values a supportive environment and offers professional development. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Resources for creative teaching

Qualifications

• Experience as a teacher with excellent teaching skills.
• Secure understanding of phonics and early reading.
• Ability to provide creative learning opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality learning opportunities for all children.
• Use assessments to secure progress.
• Engage with pupils, staff, and the community.

Skills

Innovative classroom practitioner

Excellent communication skills

Understanding of EYFS and KS1 curriculum

Enthusiastic and highly motivated

Ability to work as part of a team

Job description

Overview

The governors wish to appoint an experienced and innovative teacher with excellent teaching skills. This position will be in KS1.

Responsibilities

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Is an excellent, innovative classroom practitioner with a positive attitude


• Can provide challenging, high quality and creative learning opportunities for all children


• Has the skills and flexibility to meet the needs of all children in the class


• Has an excellent understanding of the EYFS and KS1 curriculum and the importance of play in children’s learning


• Has a secure understanding of the teaching of phonics and early reading


• Can use accurate assessments to secure progress


• Is enthusiastic and highly-motivated


• Has excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team with teaching and support staff


• Has the sense of humour, character and personality to engage with our pupils, staff and community

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• The opportunity to work in a welcoming and exciting learning environment where everyone is valued, where hard work and achievement is appreciated, acknowledged and celebrated.


• A school where the well-being of children and staff comes first.


• The chance to work within a collaborative phase team; good practice, planning and resources are shared.


• An approachable SLT who encourage professional development through training and supportive coaching.


• Friendly, well-behaved and enthusiastic children who are keen to learn, with supportive parents and governors.


• An attractive school environment with a range of excellent resources, such as an Art/DT studio, a welcoming library, a well-equipped stage, secret garden and climbing wall

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):

• Childcare disqualification


• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)


• Medical


• Online and social media prohibition from teaching


• Right to work


• Satisfactory references


• Suitability to work with children


• You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.