Working at Barney (as everyone who knows us calls Barnard Castle School) is so much more than a job. It’s being welcomed into a family of colleagues and a school community that is vibrant, energetic and highly rewarding.
Barney builds character, curiosity and ambition, and seeks staff who live these values and inspire pupils every day.
Join the Barney community
Barnard Castle School is a place where young people are encouraged to become confident, curious, kind and grounded. That transformation begins with the people who teach, guide and support them every day. We are proud to be a school that is ambitious for its students and for itself.
Through creating an inspirational, compassionate and down-to-earth environment, we help pupils grow into young adults with character. Our staff believe that education is about more than knowledge; it is about values, relationships and the willingness to keep learning. We want our pupils to be resilient, intellectually curious, open-minded and driven, with the humility to listen and the courage to lead in an ever-changing world.
Everything we do is shaped by three simple but powerful ideas: Community, Character and Ambition. These values guide our culture, our expectations and our shared purpose. Our school motto, Parvis imbutus tentabis grandia tutus – When you are steeped in little things, you shall attempt great things safely – reminds us that growth comes through daily effort, quiet encouragement and the willingness to try. As a member of staff at Barney, you play a pivotal role in making those moments matter.
We are looking for colleagues who believe in the purpose of education and who are ready to contribute fully to the life of the School. We want people who are proactive, reflective and committed to modelling the values we instil in our pupils, from the early years in Prep School through to the end of Sixth Form. If this sounds like you, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Below you will find a list of our current vacancies. We look forward to receiving your application.
Barnard Castle School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and all applicants will undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS and Barred list check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Barnard Castle School is an equal opportunities employer.
Exams Invigilator
- Contract: Part Time, Seasonal
- Hours: Dependent on Exam Schedule
- Salary: National Minimum Wage
We are seeking new staff to join our team of invigilators, who are responsible for setting up and running all internal and external exams in line with National Guidelines.For this role you need to be patient, with a professional attitude, excellent communication skills and a sharp eye for detail.Experience is preferred, but not essential as training is provided, but you need to be trustworthy, highly reliable and diligent, with the ability to be available regularly during the main exam periods.
Teacher of Business Studies and Economics
- Contract: Full Time, Temporary
- Hours: Full Time
- Salary: Dependent on Experience
We are seeking to appoint an energetic, enthusiastic and inspiring Teacher of Business Studies and Economics to join us in January 2027 for a maternity cover. The successful candidate will primarily teach Sixth Form students, whilst also playing an active role in the wider life of the School. We are looking for a passionate and well organised teacher who can motivate and inspire A Level students. The successful candidate will have consistently high expectations of themselves and their pupils, demonstrate excellent classroom management and pastoral skills, and contribute positively to the academic and co-curricular life of the school.
Please note, we do not recruit via agencies
