Class Teacher
St Gregory's Church of England Primary School, Marnhull, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1PZ23 days remaining to apply
Start date details
1st September 2025
Closing date
2 April 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
5 March 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £31,650.00 - £43,607.00 Annually (Actual)
Class Teacher job summary
Class Teacher – KS2
Pickwick Academy Trust would like to recruit a full time Class Teacher based at St. Gregory’s CofE Primary School on a fixed term contract.
Salary range: M1– M6, £31,650 - £43,607 per annum, dependent on experience.
Start date: 1st September 2025
End date: 31st August 2026
Our School
A Small School with Big Ideas!
We are an ambitious, constantly evolving, village primary school working closely with St George’s Primary School, Bourton within Pickwick Academy Trusts North Dorset Hub. We believe that all children should be given the opportunity to flourish, express themselves and reach their potential according to their individual strengths and skills. Our small class sizes and friendly supportive staff mean we can pride ourselves on knowing each individual child.
We support our children’s wellbeing and foster a love of outdoor and indoor learning within our rural, Christian community. Our children develop a passion for learning, a strong sense of self-worth, resilience and independence, which prepares them for the diverse, ever changing world in which we live. The values of St Gregory’s of Love, Faith and Hope, are central to our children’s time with us and in their future lives.
Find the link to our website here
Role overview
St Gregory’s School would like to appoint a creative and enthusiastic teacher, to inspire and challenge our pupils, from September 2025 onwards.
We are seeking applicants who are:
- Highly motivated,
- Keen to continuously improve their own practice and most importantly,
- Be committed to making a difference to children’s lives,
- Confident teachers who demonstrate high expectations of both pupil achievement and behaviour for all,
- Energetic, warm and caring,
- Passionate about learning and demonstrate a desire to research and find out more in order to improve their own practice,
- Can work creatively using our outstanding curriculum as a starting point,
- Flexible, with a strong commitment to teamwork,
- Have great organisational, interpersonal and communication skills,
- Keen to share and develop professionally as an outstanding, skilled teacher who demonstrates a potential for future leadership.
- Have an interest in music, outdoor learning, or science.
We can offer:
- A small friendly village school on the outskirts of Gillingham, set within beautiful countryside,
- A positive working environment,
- Ability to plan and share resources alongside the staff at St George’s School, Bourton
- Children who are eager to learn,
- A caring school and strong Academy Trust community, where everyone is valued,
- An on-going commitment to your professional development needs through the Trust.
Generous contributory pension provision
Family friendly policies
Commitment to flexible working
Generous terms and conditions, and transparent policies with staff consulted directly on all key HR policies
Access to Employee Wellbeing support and counselling telephone support for all staff
Strong central team committed to and providing high level of support for staff at all levels
A People Strategy setting out the Trust’s commitments and initiatives to support staff
A real family and togetherness feel, where everyone is included and listened to, and ensures no one feels isolated
Free eye tests (for those assessed as regular Display Equipment Users, and glasses if needed specifically for particular roles)
Free annual flu jab
Partnership with the Motor Source Group, enabling staff to benefit from discounts on new and used cars (average £4k saving on a standard new car)
Wiltshire Rewards (LA scheme enabling discounts across a range of retail outlets - available to Wiltshire schools)
Emergency Salary Advance Scheme
Cycle scheme
Please refer to the job description and person specification for further information.
The selection process will include a lesson observation and a formal interview.
Contact details
If you require any further details regarding the role, or would like to arrange a visit to get a flavour of our fabulous school, please feel free to contact Mrs Laurie Shea ( Admin Officer) office@stgregorymarnhull.dorset.sch.uk . We would love to hear from you.
For any assistance regarding the My New Term system and the application process, please reach out to Sylwia Hulbert (HR Recruitment Officer) at SHulbert@pickwickacademytrust.co.uk , who will be happy to help with your queries.
How to apply
Closing date: 12noon on Wednesday 2nd April 2025
Interview date: Thursday 24th April 2025
Please do not apply via the Indeed website and please note that we cannot accept CVs.
EXTERNAL CANDIDATES: If you have previously applied for one of Pickwick Academy Trust’s vacancies using our My New Term applicant tracker system, please ensure that your application is updated with your current workplace details and responsibilities.
Additionally, please remember to nominate a referee. In line with KCSIE policy, the reference must come from someone within the leadership team, if you have worked in a school previously please nominate the Headteacher.
INTERNAL CANDIDATES: If you have previously applied for one of Pickwick Academy Trust’s vacancies using our My New Term applicant tracker system, please ensure that your application is updated with your current workplace details and responsibilities.
Additionally, please remember to nominate a referee from Pickwick Academy Trust. In line with KCSIE policy, we require the reference must come from someone within the leadership team, such as the Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher.
Talent Pool
If you do not find a suitable job on our website at this moment, we encourage you to sign up for our Talent Pool. By joining, you'll stay connected with our Trust and be considered for future opportunities across our 15 schools as soon as they arise. It's a great way to ensure you're on our radar for roles that match your skills and interests. Please use the following link https://mynewterm.com/candidate-login/ to join in.
Safeguarding and Pre-employment checks
At Pickwick Academy Trust we are committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we require anyone joining our school to actively contribute to this commitment.
All shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches as part of safer recruitment due diligence. Successful candidates will be subject to a range of pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check and a barred list check if working in regulated activity
Inclusive Community
Pickwick Academy Trust is a friendly and inclusive community and is committed to equality of opportunity for all. Our aim is to ensure that no applicant or employee is discriminated against or is disadvantaged by policies, procedures, conditions or requirements. We have a caring and supportive environment where wellbeing is a key priority – flexible working requests will be considered.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About St Gregory's Church of England Primary School, Marnhull
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- Up to 168 pupils
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
School location
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