Class Teacher

Elm Academy, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 9JN

9 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  20 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  11 May 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £42,056.00 Annually (Actual)

Class Teacher job summary

We are recruiting for Class Teachers in KS1/KS2 who will be committed to driving up standards and helping students achieve their full potential.

At the heart of all our work is our belief that ‘High Expectations lead to High Achievers’. Our high expectations extend to all aspects of the Academy’s work: academic standards, behaviour, respect, kindness and courtesy. We are looking for candidates who are passionate and ambitious with a drive and commitment to improve the life chances of our young people.

You will have a dynamic, exceptional and creative approach to improving the teaching and learning in a way that benefits all children in our thriving and expanding school.

Applications are welcomed from candidates with all levels of experience, including ECTs.

Every day is different, and if you are looking for a new and exciting challenge working within a supportive friendly team, this could be the job for you.

Elm Academy is a primary school situated in Bournemouth; it provides education to mainstream nursery/primary pupils aged from 3-11 years from West Howe and the local surrounding areas. Our most recent Ofsted rated us “Good” with “Outstanding” areas. We have recently been recognised by the DfE for our attendance and attainment and progress of our children in receipt of pupil premium. Our phonics screening and KS2 data is significantly above the national average.

At Elm Academy, every child is important and deserves success. We will support to provide a safe learning environment and nurture our children helping them to build high esteem and encouraging them to achieve their full potential. We aim to build close relationships with each child and adults in our school community and recognise that each child is a unique and precious individual.

Authentic Education Group (AEG) comprises schools from all sectors: mainstream (primary and secondary) and special. AEG secures outstanding achievement and improved life chances of all our pupils. All our Academies have high expectations as the focus of their work. We are strongly committed to supporting colleagues in developing their careers further and offering excellent CPD opportunities.

What We have to Offer:

A visible and approachable senior leadership team and an enthusiastic and committed team of teachers and support staff.

A strong support network both within the school and across Authentic Education.

All staff are part of a professional learning community in which evidence-informed CPD is designed to meet individual needs.

Strong potential for career progression.

A culture that respects work-life balance and an ongoing commitment to wellbeing with a dedicated Wellbeing Champion.

An Employee Assistance Programme including in the moment support and counselling sessions with an external provider.

Staff benefits include free eye testing for DSE users through Specsavers, free will writing through Dunham McCarthy Solicitors and reduced price corporate gym membership through BH Live.

A competitive pension through Teachers’ Pensions or The Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff.



Should you wish to arrange a visit or an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Sally Woodley, Office Manager at sally.woodley@ea.weareauthentic..education

Closing date: Midnight on Wednesday 20th May 2026

(Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment as AEG reserves the right to close applications early)

Interview date: Friday 22nd May 2026

Start date: 01/09/2026

Authentic Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Rigorous checks will be made of the successful applicant’s background credentials, including enhanced DBS checks and an online search.

Please note we DO NOT accept applications by CV and are unable to offer Visa Sponsorship.

Together we are Courageous, Innovative, Excellent

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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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 will not be accepted for this application.

About Elm Academy

• School type: Academies, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 362 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Elm Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/elm-academy

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