KS2 Teacher in Barnsley

Looking for a Key Stage 2 Teacher in Barnsley!

Job Title: Key Stage 2 Teacher
Location: Barnsley
Salary: Up to £220 per day (depending on experience and qualifications)
Contract Type: Long-term / Temporary, Full-time / Part-time
Start Date: September 2026

Are you an enthusiastic Key Stage 2 Teacher who is passionate about helping pupils grow in confidence and achieve their full potential? A welcoming primary school in Barnsley is looking for a dedicated teacher to join their team from September 2026.

About the Role:

As a Key Stage 2 Teacher, you will deliver engaging and well-structured lessons that inspire curiosity and encourage a love of learning. You will support pupils as they prepare for the next stage of their education, using creative teaching strategies to develop their knowledge, confidence and independence. Working alongside a supportive team, you will play an important role in ensuring every child is challenged and encouraged to succeed.

About the School:

This inclusive primary school provides a caring and supportive environment where children are encouraged to achieve their best. Staff work collaboratively to deliver high-quality learning experiences while maintaining high expectations for both academic achievement and personal development. The school values teamwork, creativity and a positive approach to learning.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons across the Key Stage 2 curriculum.

• Assess, monitor and record pupils' progress to inform future learning.

• Differentiate teaching to meet the needs of all learners.

• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment.

• Manage behaviour effectively in line with the school's policies.

• Build positive relationships with pupils, parents, carers and colleagues.

• Contribute to the wider life of the school where appropriate.

Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.

• Experience teaching within a Key Stage 2 setting is desirable.

• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.

• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

• A passion for delivering engaging and high-quality primary education.

• An enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service or willingness to apply for one through GSL Education.

If you're ready to inspire young people and are interested in this opportunity, submit your CV today.

To work with GSL Education as a Key Stage 2 Teacher, you should:

• Have the right to work in the UK.

• Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last two years.

• Have an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service or be willing to apply for one through GSL Education.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

We also offer, via our partner, access to accredited Education-relevant CPD courses.

In addition to that, GSL Education is currently offering £100 for the successful referral of either Teachers or Teaching Assistants (Ts &Cs apply).

As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout the local area.

For more information or to register your interest in this role, or to be considered, please click 'apply now' to submit your full and up-to-date CV. Joe Ganley at GSL Education South Yorkshire will be in touch shortly.