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Class Teacher – EYFS Nursery

Permanent

Required from Easter 2025 (or earlier if possible)

MPS 1-6, UPS1-3

 

The Governors at Joseph Locke Primary School are seeking an outstanding early years teacher who is passionate about giving our youngest learners stimulating and exciting experiences whilst preparing them for life-long learning and success. We are looking for a teacher who has the determination and drive to make our children’s nursery experience a memorable one!

 

We are dedicated to the pupils and their families in our school and wish to appoint someone who shares our passion for providing our pupils with the best possible start on their school journey; someone who celebrates the exciting diversity of our local community and wants to see all of our children succeed.

 

We are looking for someone who can sustain the developments the children have already made in nursery and who will continue to engage the children in those wonderful first-hand experiences so important in making children smile. If you are passionate about teaching and you are looking for an exciting opportunity, we would love to hear from you!

 

The post is full time and permanent.

 

Applications are welcome from both experienced and newly qualified teachers.

 

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

  • An excellent EYFS teacher who can support high quality provision, teaching and assessment in Foundation Stage.
  • A strong, exceptionally focused individual who understands the importance of language development in the early years and is dedicated to developing this.
  • Passionate about teaching, committed to delivering outstanding learning opportunities and be a practitioner that others can be inspired by.
  • Confident in maintaining a creative and stimulating curriculum and learning environment.
  • Enthusiastic and dedicated to enabling every child to fulfil their potential.
  • Has high expectations regarding pupils’ progress, achievement and behaviour.
  • 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.
  • Self-motivated and willing to make a significant contribution to pushing our school from good to outstanding.
  • Prepared to engage actively and fully with the wider life of school and the development of others.

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 and a wonderful local community
  • Excellent support mechanisms and opportunities for personal and professional development.
  • A well-resourced and stimulating environment.
  • Established links with our collaboration schools.

 

Visits to school are warmly welcomed.  Please contact Julie Morris (Co-Head teachers PA) to make an appointment.

 

Please note, we operate safer recruitment and do not accept CVs.  All applicants must complete the Council’s Job Application Form, obtainable from and returnable to Julie Morris, at the school’s postal address or by emailing  j.morris@jlps.org.uk  Copies of the application pack documents can also be downloaded from our website at www.josephlockeprimary.com

 

Closing date for applications:  Friday 22nd November 2024 4pm

Shortlisting: Monday 25th November 2024

Interviews to be held :  Wednesday 27th November 2024

 

Joseph Locke 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.     All posts are subject to pre-employment checks, satisfactory references, medical clearance and a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.  Please note, all shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks.

Class Teacher

Full time, 12 months fixed term temporary, with the possibility of an extension to contract

Required from Easter 2025 (or earlier if possible)

MPS 1-6 / UPS1-3

 

The Governors at Joseph Locke Primary School are seeking an enthusiastic and inspirational class 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 early career teachers.

 

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

  • A strong, exceptionally focused individual with experience of working in all primary key stages.
  • 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.

 

Visits to school are warmly welcomed.  Please contact Julie Morris (Co-Head teachers PA) to make an appointment.

 

Please note, we operate safer recruitment and do not accept CVs.  All applicants must complete the Council’s Job Application Form, obtainable from and returnable to Julie Morris, at the school’s postal address or by emailing  j.morris@jlps.org.uk  Copies of the application pack documents can also be downloaded from our website at www.josephlockeprimary.com

 

Closing date for applications :  Friday 22nd November 2024

Shortlisting: Monday 25th November 2024

Interviews to be held :  Wednesday 27th November 2024

School Meals Supervisory Assistant (SMSA) – Relief Posts


Grade 1: £9.50-£9.60 per hour  

Hours: 7 ½ hours per week (permanent) - Relief (as and when required
Start/finish time: 12 noon - 1.30pm

Required from: as soon as possible


We are looking to appoint to our already successful SMSA team.  We have a number of relief posts vacant.  The role requires you to have experience of working with or looking after children (ages 3 -11 year old), have excellent verbal and communication skills and the ability to encourage the children in constructive and co-operative play. You will be required to supervise children in Nursery, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 over the lunchtime period, in addition to working with children inside and outside the building, organising games, activities and the one-to-one supervision of children with special educational needs.

Responsibilities will include:

  • Ensuring children eat their packed lunch / school dinner
  • Escorting children from the dinner hall to playground
  • Supporting children in the classroom on indoor play days due to weather conditions
  • Liaising with teachers about behaviour or playtime incidents
  • Making sure all areas are safe for pupils to play
  • Cleaning dinner hall after lunch, cleaning tables, sweeping floor etc
  • Working both inside and outside the building
  • Organising games activities and encouraging children in constructive and cooperative play
  • One to one supervision of children with special educational needs

Applicants must have experience of looking after or working with children between the ages of 3 and 11, and be hardworking, reliable and trustworthy.


Application packs are available from, and returnable to, Ms Julie Morris, PA to Co-Headteachers, Joseph Locke Primary School, Shaw Street, Barnsley, S70 6JL or j.morris@jlps.org.uk Please call  01226 729910 if you require any further details.

Application packs are also available by visiting our website www.josephlockeprimary.com

Please note for these posts you must complete the school’s standard application form available from our website or by contacting Julie Morris on the email address or telephone number above.  Unfortunately, CV’s are not accepted.

Please note that school will conduct an online search of all shortlisted candidates. 


Please note for this post you will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

The Council 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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