What skills and experience we're looking for
The opportunity
St Mary’s is a special place with a distinctive Christian ethos. We are looking for an experienced, dynamic, enthusiastic and committed class teacher to teach in Reception. This is a unique opportunity to work in a lovely school. We would like the successful candidate to work Monday to Friday in the first instance (until August 2026) and then Monday to Thursday from September 2026. This is a permanent position.
We are looking for someone who:
* Has high expectations and is committed to ensuring all children make excellent academic and social progress;
* Is a creative classroom practitioner;
* Has the ability to inspire and motivate;
* Has an excellent understanding of assessment for learning;
* Has a strong understanding of the EYFS Framework;
* Is able to communicate well with good interpersonal skills;
* Is committed to an inclusive ethos where every person matters;
* Has strong behaviour management skills;
* Has strong knowledge and experience in children with additional needs;
* Can work well as part of a team;
* Is willing to follow our Christian vision;
* Is warm, kind, caring, positive and has a sense of humour
What the school offers its staff
Why join Enhance Academy Trust?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a successful and forward-looking academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants.
As a Trust we have developed a range of employee benefits. Here are just a few examples:
* Membership to either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme
* Physical and mental health support from a team of experienced nurses, counsellors, therapists, physiotherapists, consultants plus NHS GPs and private medical services.
* GP consultations with experienced NHS doctors are available for our employees and members of their household, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and prescriptions (which have to paid for) can be delivered to local chemists.
* Free annual flu jab
* Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings
* A paid annual Wellbeing Day – a time for you to use the day for an activity which promotes your own individual health and wellbeing.
* Wherever possible, PPA at home for teachers.
How to Apply
We warmly encourage you to visit school before you apply. For further details about the role or to arrange a visit, please contact Sean Powell on sean.powell@stmarys.enhanceacad.org.uk or telephone 01226 206422.
Closing Date: Friday 17th October 2025
Applications: Please apply via the 'apply' button above.
Commitment to safeguarding
Please visit https://barnsley-stmarys.org.uk/ for further information.
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