Job Description

Application closing date
26/09/2025
Location
Halifax
Salary
MPR/UPR
Package
Temporary post to cover a maternity leave starting November 2025
Job category/type
Schools

Job description
We require a forward-thinking, energetic and dedicated class teacher to join our friendly and vibrant Church School. We welcome applications from experienced and Early Career Teachers (ECTs). The successful candidate will be an excellent classroom practitioner able to enthuse and motivate our pupils, enabling them to make excellent progress across all areas of the curriculum.

We are looking for a candidate who:

Has enthusiasm, resilience, commitment, and a positive outlook.


Has high expectations for all.


Can work on own initiative and prioritise workload.


Is creative and innovative.


Is committed to nurturing the Christian ethos of the school and our school vision: We believe, We Nurture, We Succeed.


Is an excellent team player, able to establish effective working relationships with all stakeholders.


We can offer:

Happy and polite children who are keen to learn.


A friendly, strong and supportive team.


Strong community spirit and parental support.


A supportive Governing Body.


A commitment to continued professional development and a good work/life balance.


A forward-thinking staff team, committed to nurturing the needs of all.




Barkisland C E (VA) Primary School is committed to the protection and safeguarding of its pupils, and this will be reflected throughout the recruitment process. An enhanced criminal record check via the DBS will be required.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact school once we return after the summer break in September to arrange a mutually convenient time and date. Application forms available from the school website, by visiting the Calderdale jobs website or from contacting school via email admin@barkisland.calderdale.sch.uk .,

Closing date for applications: 9am Friday 26th September

(Shortlisting will be held on Tuesday 30th September. Interviews will be held on Wednesday 8th October 2025)

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