Class Teacher - From September 2023

The Governors at Joseph Locke Primary School are seeking an enthusiastic and inspirational class 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.

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!

The post is full time, temporary for one year.

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 primary 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.

Applications must be made by completing the Council’s Job Application Form, obtainable from, and returnable to, Julie Morris, PA to the Co-Headteachers, Joseph Locke Primary School, Shaw Street, Barnsley, S70 6JL. Email: j.morris@jlps.org.uk Copies of the application pack documents can also be downloaded from our website at www.josephlockeprimary.com

Closing date for applications : 4.30pm, Thursday 15th June

Shortlisting: Friday 16th June

Interviews to be held : Tuesday 20th June

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.