Year 5 Teacher - Maternity Cover
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Barnsley, S71 3TP |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Closing date: | 20 Nov 2026 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint a strong, enthusiastic and high-quality Year 5 practitioner to join our supportive and committed staff team to cover a maternity leave in Key Stage 2. You must be committed to high standards in all areas and have high expectations of all children in terms of progress, attainment, attitudes and behaviour. Athersley South Primary is proud to be part of the Every Child Matters Academy Trust and works in close partnership with other schools within the trust. This provides opportunities for CPD and support during your time with us.
We are looking for an individual to join our team who:
• can demonstrate strong practice, with the ability to inspire and motivate children to achieve their full potential
• is passionate about learning and teaching and has a good understanding of the way children develop and learn
• is creative, forward thinking, innovative and prepared to take risks
• has the ability to forge excellent relationships with colleagues, parents and most importantly, our children
• will actively develop positive relationships with parents and carers
• has a strong commitment to inclusive practice
• has a sense of fun and a strong desire to achieve
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
• enthusiastic learners who are eager to please and achieve
• an opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children
• a welcoming, friendly and supportive team who work together to ensure the best outcomes for all our children
• a commitment to professional learning and development, including opportunities through ECM
• professional networks with staff from our other Trust schools
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.