Year 4 Teacher - Barnsley

Protocol Education Ltd; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking a committed Year 4 Teacher to join a primary school in Barnsley on a full-time, long-term basis until Easter 2026. Ideal candidates will hold UK QTS and have experience in KS2, demonstrating confidence in managing a class independently and creating an inclusive environment. This role promises supportive teamwork, consistent engagement with students, and competitive pay of £130–£200 per day.

Benefits

Weekly PAYE pay

Straightforward bookings

Local consultant support

Access to free CPD

Qualifications

• Hold UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience teaching in Key Stage 2 required.
• Confidence in managing a class independently.

Responsibilities

• Teach a settled Year 4 class full-time.
• Plan and deliver engaging lessons.
• Work closely with a supportive KS2 team.
• Create a positive, inclusive classroom environment.

Skills

Teaching in KS2

Classroom management

Engaging lesson delivery

Nurturing approach

Education

UK QTS

Job description

Year 4 Teacher – Barnsley

Job Title: Year 4 Teacher

Location: Barnsley

Pay: £130–£200 per day

Contract: Full-time, Long-term (until Easter)

Start Date: January 2026

Fancy a fresh start in January with a lovely Year 4 class?

We’re recruiting for a Year 4 Teacher to join a friendly Barnsley primary school on a full-time, long-term basis until Easter. This role is ideal if you enjoy lower KS2 and want consistency without a year-long commitment.

Your role will involve:

• Teaching a settled Year 4 class full-time


• Planning and delivering engaging lessons


• Working closely with a supportive KS2 team


• Creating a positive, inclusive classroom environment

You’ll be a good fit if you:

• Hold UK QTS


• Have experience teaching in KS2


• Are confident managing a class independently


• Bring enthusiasm and a nurturing approach

Why work with Protocol Education:

• Weekly PAYE pay


• Straightforward, long-term bookings


• Friendly, local consultant support


• Access to free CPD

A great option if you’re looking for a solid role that takes you through to Easter with a school that values its teachers.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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