Teacher
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Barnsley, S74 9DL |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 9 Nov 2026 |
| Closing date: | 20 Nov 2026 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
St Helen’s School is looking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic and innovative teacher for January 2027. The position is initially in our Class 3 – a mixed Y2/3 class. This is a perfect opportunity for a motivated, inspirational teacher who exudes passion and enthusiasm for the education of young people to further develop at St Helen’s.
Our school members and staff team have a strong sense of community, moral purpose and strive to foster good relationships with parents. Our school community works together as a team and is also committed to working collaboratively in partnership as a Federation and across our wider community. St Helen’s is a small school with a PAN of 20; the school is a central part of the community. The school are on a journey of improvement, and we are looking for a class teacher to support us in achieving the consistent and high-quality education we are striving for.
We are seeking to appoint a teacher who:
• Will be fully supportive of the Catholic ethos of our school
• Is an excellent classroom practitioner
• Has high expectations of pupil’s achievement and behaviour
• Is well organised with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Is enthusiastic and able to work as part of a team
• Is committed to raising standards and ensuring children meet their full potential
• Will inspire children to enjoy learning
• Is flexible and adaptable
What the school offers its staff
What we can offer you:
• A good school with a strong Catholic ethos and excellent community and parish links
• A caring and positive working environment
• Wonderful, happy and well-behaved children who enjoy learning
• Effective, supportive and dedicated staff, governors and parents
• Opportunities to grow professionally
• Coaching and mentoring support from a member of our SLT
• A close working relationship with parents and our local community
• Access to free wellbeing and medical support
If you believe you can provide excellent teaching that inspires and motivates children then we would welcome your application.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Governors of Corpus Christi Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants will undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers. The role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, the role is engaged in regulated activity and will therefore require a children’s barred list check. Shortlisted Applicants will be required to complete a self-disclosure. An online search check will be carried out in line with the federation Safer Recruitment Policy.