Class Teacher (to cover maternity leave)

The Governors at Joseph Locke Primary School are seeking an enthusiastic teacher who is passionate about teaching and learning with the determination to drive our school forward, raising standards and creating outstanding life chances for our pupils.  The post is full time, temporary for one year, to cover maternity leave.

We are dedicated to providing our pupils with an exciting and stimulating learning environment, and wish to appoint someone who shares our vision and is able to sustain the excellent progress that the children have already achieved. If you are passionate about teaching and you are looking for an exciting opportunity, we would like to hear from you!

Applications are welcome from both experienced and Early Career Teachers.

We are looking for an inspirational and talented teacher, who is:

• A strong, exceptionally focused individual with experience of working in all key stages.

• Passionate about teaching and committed to delivering outstanding learning opportunities.

• Confident in maintaining a creative and stimulating curriculum and learning environment.

• Enthusiastic and dedicated to enabling every child to fulfil their potential.

• Able to set and achieve high standards and expectations of learning, behaviour and care.

• Willing to form strong professional relationships with other professionals and parents/carers.

• Someone who enjoys taking a full part in the wider life of the school.

• Self-motivated and willing to make a significant contribution to pushing our school from good to outstanding.

In return we will offer you:

• A chance to join a strong, highly skilled and committed staff with a commitment to ‘teamwork’ who are dedicated to school improvement.

• Friendly, caring, hardworking pupils who are eager to learn.

• Excellent support mechanisms and opportunities for personal and professional development.

• A well-resourced and stimulating environment.

• Established links with our collaboration schools.

Please note all applicants must complete the Council’s Application Form.  For an application pack please contact Julie Morris on 01226 729910 or email: j.morris@jlps.org.uk  Copies of the application pack documents can also be downloaded from our website at www.josephlockeprimary.com  Please return your completed application form to Julie Morris by the closing date, either by email or post to Joseph Locke Primary School, Shaw Street, Barnsley, S70 6JL.

Closing date for applications :  Tuesday 12th July 2022 4pm

Shortlisting: Wednesday 13th July 2022

Interviews to be held :  Monday 18th July 2022 

Joseph Locke Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.     All posts are subject to pre-employment checks, satisfactory references, medical clearance and a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

Please remember to complete the Barnsley MBC application form as CV’s alone cannot be accepted.