Primary Teacher (ECT) – Barnsley Primary School
Full-Time | Permanent & Long-Term Opportunities | September 2026
Salary: M1-M6 Teacher Pay Scale

Are you currently completing your primary teacher training and looking for the perfect school to begin your ECT journey this September?

Would you love to teach in a nurturing Barnsley primary school where relationships, community values and pupil development are placed at the heart of everything?

Are you hoping to secure a supportive teaching role early before the busiest period of the recruitment cycle begins?

KPI Education is working in partnership with a welcoming and values-driven Barnsley primary school seeking an ambitious and enthusiastic Early Career Teacher for September 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to join a school with a strong community ethos, a creative and carefully planned curriculum, and a leadership team committed to helping new teachers thrive from day one.

This school prides itself on creating a warm, inclusive environment where children are encouraged to flourish both academically and personally. Staff work collaboratively to deliver engaging lessons, foster resilience and curiosity, and help pupils become confident learners ready for the next stage of their education.

What the school can offer:

• Full-time ECT opportunity starting September 2026
• Competitive salary in line with the national teacher pay scale (£32,916+ starting salary)
• A structured and supportive ECT induction programme with experienced mentors
• Excellent CPD and career development opportunities within a collaborative staff team
• A broad, engaging curriculum with creativity and enrichment at its core
• A caring and inclusive school culture where staff wellbeing is genuinely valued
• Well-behaved, enthusiastic pupils who enjoy learning and contribute positively to school life

The school is looking for:

• A trainee primary teacher on track to achieve QTS before September 2026
• Someone with successful placement experience across EYFS, KS1 or KS2
• A reflective and motivated individual with strong classroom presence
• A teacher passionate about creating positive learning experiences for all pupils
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with children, staff and families
• An educator eager to develop into an outstanding classroom practitioner

Why apply now?

Schools across Barnsley are already identifying strong ECT talent ahead of September, with many keen to secure appointments before the summer term reaches its busiest point. Applying early gives you access to some of the strongest opportunities before competition significantly increases.

KPI Education will support you throughout the entire process — from matching you to the right school environment, through to interview preparation and securing the ideal role to launch your teaching career successfully.

If you are ready to secure your first Primary Teacher role for September 2026, send your CV and covering letter to James at KPI Education today.

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