Teaching Jobs in Barnsley

Looking for supply teaching work in Barnsley? Where most schools are now academies, from Barnsley itself out towards Sheffield, Rotherham and Wakefield, Provide brings together the day-to-day and long-term supply roles we’re filling across Barnsley and South Yorkshire – plus the occasional permanent post – and puts you in touch with a local consultant who knows the area and the schools in it.

School Caretaker

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School Caretaker – Trust Estates Team Location: Barnsley and surrounding areasHours: 7:00am to 3:00pm, Monday to FridayPay: £115 to £130 per dayContract:…

Barnsley

Caretaker

130

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Uploaded September 10, 2026

SEND TA

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SEND Teaching Assistant – KS1 SEND Hub Location: Primary SchoolRole: SEND Teaching AssistantHours: Full-timeStart Date: ASAPPay: £95 per day PAYE We are…

Hoyland

Teaching Assistant

100

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Uploaded September 8, 2026

KS1 Teaching Assistant

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KS1 Teaching Assistant – S63 Location: S63Role: KS1 Teaching AssistantHours: Full-timeStart Date: ASAPDaily Rate: £95 per day We are currently seeking a…

Thurnscoe

Teaching Assistant

100

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Uploaded September 8, 2026

Teaching Assistant (Secondary) – x2 positions!

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Teaching Assistants x2 – Secondary School | BarnsleyStart Date: ASAPDuration: Until Christmas, with potential for a permanent positionWorking Hours: 8:15am – 2:15pmDays:…

Barnsley

Teaching Assistant

120

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Uploaded September 2, 2026

Teaching Assistant – Secondary (Barnsley)

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Teaching Assistant – Secondary Schools in Barnsley Location: BarnsleyPay: £92.63–£115 per day, depending on experienceContract: Full-time & Part-time | Long-term & Day-to-Day…

Barnsley

Teaching Assistant

125

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Uploaded August 18, 2026

Cover Supervisor – Barnsley

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Cover Supervisor – Barnsley | Up to £150 Per Day Job Title: Cover SupervisorLocation: Barnsley, South YorkshireStart Date: September 2026Contract: Ad-hoc, part-time,…

Barnsley

Cover Supervisor

150

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Uploaded August 17, 2026

Humanities Teacher – Barnsley

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Humanities Teachers Wanted – Barnsley | Up to £240 Per Day Subjects: History & GeographyLocation: Barnsley, South YorkshireStart Date: September 2026Contract: Full-time…

Barnsley

Humanities Teacher

240

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Uploaded August 17, 2026

Science Teacher – Barnsley

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Science Teacher – Barnsley | Up to £240 Per Day Job Title: Science TeacherLocation: Barnsley, South YorkshireStart Date: September 2026Duration: September 2026…

Barnsley

Science Teacher

240

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Uploaded August 17, 2026

Maths Teacher – Barnsley

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Maths Teacher – Barnsley | Up to £240 Per Day Job Title: Maths TeacherLocation: Barnsley, South YorkshireStart Date: September 2026Duration: September 2026…

Barnsley

Maths Teacher

240

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Uploaded August 17, 2026

English Teacher – Barnsley

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English Teacher – Barnsley | Up to £240 Per Day Job Title: English TeacherLocation: Barnsley, South YorkshireStart Date: September 2026Duration: September 2026…

Barnsley

English Teacher

240

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Uploaded August 17, 2026

Our Presence in Barnsley

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Teaching in Barnsley – what to expect

The local school landscape

Across South Yorkshire there are 526 state-funded schools teaching around 209,349 pupils – academies, council-run, faith and special settings. Within that, Barnsley has 77 primary and 10 secondary schools.

Getting around the city

Provide places supply teachers right across Barnsley and the surrounding towns – including Sheffield, Rotherham, Wakefield, Doncaster and Huddersfield – so you’re not limited to one district. Tell your consultant where you’d like to work and they’ll line up roles nearby.

Roles we recruit for in Barnsley

Whether you’re a class teacher looking for a permanent role, an ECT starting out, or an experienced supply teacher, we recruit across the full range of primary and secondary positions.

Primary teaching

Reception to Year 6 – day-to-day supply, PPA cover and long-term class teaching across mainstream primary schools.

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Secondary teaching

Subject specialists and cover teachers across Key Stages 3 to 5, from single-day bookings to full-term placements.

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SEND teaching

Roles in special schools and SEND units – teaching, one-to-one and behaviour support for pupils with additional needs.

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Early learning roles

Nursery and early-years roles for the youngest children, from EYFS practitioners to early-years assistants.

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Support roles

Teaching assistants, cover supervisors, learning mentors and pastoral staff supporting classrooms day to day.

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Administration roles

School-office roles – receptionists, administrators and support staff that keep schools running smoothly.

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Getting started - registering with us

Registration is straightforward and free. Most candidates are matched to their first role within 5–10 days.

Apply online

Quick form, 2–3 minutes

Phone interview

15-min call with a consultant

Compliance

DBS, references, right to work

Matching

Aligned to your preferences

Interview / placement

School interview or first placement

Ready to find your next primary teaching role in Barnsley?

Frequently Asked Questions

How much supply teaching work is there in Barnsley?

Barnsley alone has 92 state-funded schools – 77 primary and 10 secondary – and sits inside South Yorkshire’s wider network of 526 schools teaching around 209,349 pupils. That scale keeps daily and long-term supply work coming up across primary, secondary and specialist settings all year.

Why are so many schools around Barnsley academies?

About 73% of Barnsley’s schools are academies or free schools, many inside multi-academy trusts. For supply that helps: trusts often share cover arrangements across several schools, so one good placement can lead to others nearby without starting from scratch each time you’re booked.

Is there strong demand for supply teachers in Barnsley?

Barnsley sits close to the national average for unfilled and hard-to-fill teaching posts, so there’s a steady, dependable flow of supply work – day-to-day cover and longer placements alike – across its 92 schools, rather than sharp peaks and troughs.

Will I be placed in faith schools around Barnsley?

Quite possibly – about 20% of Barnsley’s schools are faith schools (13 Church of England and 5 Catholic). You can work in them as supply whatever your own beliefs; your consultant will flag any expectations a particular school has before you go in, so you know what to expect.

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