Class Teacher
Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School, Poole, Dorset, BH12 1PG18 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
5 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
17 April 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- M1-M6
What skills and experience we're looking for
Role Summary:
Bishop Aldhelm’s CE Primary School are seeking to appoint a Class Teacher – Early Career Teachers and Main Pay Scale teachers are welcome to apply for the role.
This is an opportunity to be a part of a forward-thinking school with great career progression.
You must have:
- The ability to contribute to planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating school improvement
- The ability to analyse data, develop strategic plans, set targets and evaluate progress towards these
- Strong administration skills
- A secure understanding of the requirements of the National Curriculum and the Early Years Curriculum
- Experience working with school governors, parents and outside professionals
- Strong communication skills
- A commitment to raising standards
- High expectations of pupil progress and attainment
- The ability to identify your own learning needs and support others in identifying theirs
- Positivity, energy and enthusiasm
- The skills needed to work collaboratively with other staff
- The ability to engage with the wider community without being judgemental
- A sense of humour and a work/life balance
You will have enthusiasm and creativity to join our team as we promote pupil progress. Regular professional development opportunities will be provided throughout the contract period with one of our experienced teachers providing mentor support. We recognise the importance of staff wellbeing and work life balance. Our staff say that the school manages workload well. Our whole team makes effective use of our wonderful facilities. Our school building and grounds are extensive with specialist teaching spaces for music, computing, and inclusion. All our children benefit from engaging indoor and outdoor learning environments, which are well resourced and include a site of scientific interest.
We are seeking a professional individual who:
Ø Is an excellent teacher
Ø Has excellent written, communication and interpersonal skills
Ø Is a good team player
Ø Is keen to make a difference
Ø Believes every child can succeed
Ø Is detail-oriented with a ‘right first time’ mindset, completing work to a high standard
Ø Is a self-starter who is motivated to use initiative and has a good attention to detail
Ø Is a natural multi-tasker with strong organisational and administrative skills
Has a passion for primary teaching
What the school offers its staff
What we offer you:
Ø An opportunity to be part of a collaborative managed services team with a shared vision of excellence
Ø A real career path in a thriving and respected organisation
Ø Flexible working approach, where possible
Ø Wellbeing day (trial for 2025/26)
Ø Excellent training and development programmes and opportunities
Ø Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme / Teacher Pension Scheme
Ø Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with length of service (support staff)
Ø Access to our benefits portal offering a full range of discounts available through Lifestyle Savings
Ø Access to wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme, this includes free confidential telephone and face to face counselling for employees and family members
Ø Access to financial wellbeing support through a company that provides comprehensive guidance on all things mortgage related
Ø Eligible for a Blue Light card
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About Hamwic Education Trust:
HET is fully committed to developing an outstanding workforce. We are a friendly and supportive community of professionals working hard to ensure that our schools are enabling children to grow and develop for the future.
We have talented staff working in leadership, teaching and support roles throughout our schools and committed professionals working in the Managed Services team covering education, safeguarding, HR, IT, finance and estates. This experienced team supports our schools and is responsible for the successful delivery of our multi-academy trust.
As an employer, we support our staff to grow through continuing professional development and there is a range of apprenticeships and other opportunities available throughout the Trust to extend your knowledge, skills and career prospects.
HET celebrates the uniqueness of our pupils, our staff and our schools and we aim for everyone to achieve their full potential through the pathways of opportunities available.
HET recognises that by valuing and promoting equal opportunities in employment for all employees and job applicants and avoiding unlawful discrimination in employment and delivery of services, we will be able to deliver first class education and value the differences our workforce brings to HET.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
SAFEGUARDING:
All schools with the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 626 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- recruitment@bishopaldhelms.poole.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01202 715100
In February 2022 OFSTED judged our school to be Good, confirming all judgements from our July 2015 inspection. In November 2023 we received a very successful SIAMS Inspection.
SIAMS
https://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/sh2-bishopaldhelms-poole-sch-uk/media/downloads/siamsreportbishopaldhelmschurchofenglandprimaryschool144873211123.pdf
OFSTED
https://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/sh2-bishopaldhelms-poole-sch-uk/media/downloads/final10212152bishopaldhelmschurchofenglandprimaryschool144873finalpdf.pdf
At Bishop Aldhelm's our vision is ‘Loved By God; United in Learning.' Loved by God reflects our theological underpinning with our vision centred on Psalm 23. 'The Lord is our shepherd, we have everything we need.' is the foundation of our Bishop Aldhelm's values of love, courage, unity and inspiration.
United in Learning reflects our educational underpinning. As with 'Loved By God', 'United in Learning' applies to all members of our school community. As a staff team, we work towards 5 pillars that enhance our professional culture: effective communication, culture of challenge, everyone's a learner, collective responsibility, psychological safety. By focusing on these 5 pillars throughout our practice, we benefit the learning and experiences for all at Bishop Aldhelm's.
Arranging a visit to Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@bishopaldhelms.poole.sch.uk.
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