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.

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, with the possibility of an extension to contract.

Applications are welcome from both experienced and newly qualified teachers.

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

• A strong, exceptionally focused individual with experience of working in upper key stage 2 and in other areas of the primary key stages also.
• 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.

Supporting Documents

Job Description
Person Specification
Guidance Notes
Privacy Notice for Applicants
Application Form

Important information: applications must be made by using the Council’s 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 be downloaded from our website at www.josephlockeprimary.com