Primary Teacher in Barlborough

We have a vacancy for a Class Teacher who is passionate, creative and engaged. This role is ideal for a personable teacher who wants to make a difference outside their comfort zone and pursue further growth.

Key Information

• Hours: 40.75
• Weeks: 52
• Contract: Permanent
• Start date: September 2026
• Salary: Main Pay Scale
• Closing Date: Friday 12 June 2026

What We Can Offer You

• A school community committed to raising achievement and attainment
• A supportive, cohesive and exciting working environment
• The chance to work with genuinely enthusiastic and happy students
• An exciting working environment with excellent resources and facilities
• A strong commitment to supporting professional development opportunities
• Opportunities to develop professionally through our CPD offer
• Career prospects within an innovative and ambitious Multi Academy Trust
• A meal allowance commensurate with your working hours
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or Teacher Pension Scheme (TPS)
• Healthcare Cash Plan, from Westfield Health

Person Specification

• Passionate about education and likes to influence learning through creative solutions
• Team player who works with others in the best interests of the children
• High expectations of all pupils
• Consistently good classroom practitioner with the highest expectation for our children
• Highly motivated and passionate about education, making a difference to the futures of our children
• Focused on the children and keeping them safe
• Commitment to raising standards throughout the school
• Forward thinking and innovative, while able to support and motivate others

Job Description

• Take responsibility for a class of pupils, ensuring that planning, preparation, recording, assessment and reporting meet their varying learning and social needs
• Be child-focused and solution-driven to support the school community
• Maintain the positive ethos and core values of the Academy, both inside and outside the classroom
• Contribute to constructive team-building among teaching and non‑teaching staff, parents and governors

Duties

• Support whole school initiatives
• Plan appropriately to meet the needs of all pupils, through differentiation of tasks
• Set clear targets, based on prior attainment, for pupils’ learning
• Provide a stimulating classroom environment, where resources can be accessed appropriately by all pupils
• Keep appropriate and efficient records, integrating formative and summative assessment into weekly and termly planning
• Report to parents on the development, progress and attainment of pupils
• Maintain a good ethos among pupils with the help of the Academy’s behaviour policy
• Participate in meetings relating to the Academy’s management, curriculum, administration or organisation
• Communicate and liaise with specialists from outside agencies
• Keep updated with agreed policies and guidelines
• Lead, organise and direct support staff within the classroom
• Participate in the performance management system for the appraisal of own performance or that of other teachers
• Provide and participate in a wide range of learning opportunities beyond the classroom

Teaching and Managing Pupil Learning

• Act as a role model by providing inspirational and creative teaching that secures high standards of learning, behaviour and motivation
• Establish effective measures for progress and achievement
• Implement the curriculum and its assessment; monitor and evaluate practice to identify and act on areas for improvement
• Help create and implement positive strategies to celebrate diversity and promote inclusion for all pupils

Pupil Achievement

• Play a significant role in making explicit to staff, pupils, parents and the wider community the school’s high expectations in all areas and for all pupils
• Monitor pupil performance within your year group, in partnership with other staff

Managing Own Performance and Development

• Use technology for teaching/learning and management
• Prioritise and manage own time effectively
• Manage workloads to meet deadlines
• Keep up to date with current educational development and ensure Moorhead is at the forefront of current practice

Relations with Parents and the Wider Community

• Ensure parents and pupils are well‑informed about all relevant matters

All appointments made are subject to satisfactory references and a criminal background check. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for this post.