KS1 Class Teacher | MPS | Sandhill Primary School
Sandhill Primary School
Dearne Street
Great Houghton
Barnsley
S72 0EQ
Tel: 01226 106031
Headteacher: Mr James Haywood
KS1 Class Teacher (MPS)
Required from January 2027
Maternity Cover for the remainder of the academic year initially
This position is open to applicants seeking both full-time and part-time hours
We are seeking an enthusiastic practitioner to join our growing school team. We would be pleased to receive applications from either experienced or newly qualified teachers.
The teacher appointed will be passionate, rigorous and imaginative in their approach to teaching and learning. They will have the support of highly professional colleagues working within the school. They will contribute to developing the teaching, learning, assessment and progress of children throughout school, enabling the children to reach their full potential. They will be supported in seeking professional development and implementing it back at school. The successful candidate will receive dedicated PPA time on a weekly basis and access to statutory ‘Early Careers Teaching’ opportunities.
We are looking for a teacher who:
• is a good teacher with a passion for working with children
• has relevant experience of working within primary settings
• has a deep understanding of the way children develop and learn
• can drive standards within their classroom by assessing the children’s learning rigorously and planning for improvements
• can work as part of a class and phase team effectively
• is committed to nurturing the development of children, by having an excellent rapport with children and parents
• has a commitment to inclusive education and a genuine desire to work co-operatively with parents, key school staff and other professionals.
Supporting Documents:
Sandhill Teacher Person Spec.doc
Applicants interested in applying for this position should complete an online application form via the BMBC online recruitment page.
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday 16th October 2026, with interviews to take place the following week.
Shortlisting will be completed shortly afterwards and successful applicants contacted for further recruitment activities. Any interested candidates are warmly welcomed to contact Mr Haywood, Headteacher, to arrange a visit to the school.
Sandhill Primary School is part of the Every Child Matters Academy Trust and works in close partnership with other schools within the Trust. The successful candidate will, if requested and agreed to, be willing to work in other schools within the Every Child Matters Academy Trust.
Please note that for this post you will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.
Sandhill 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.
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