Class Teacher - First School

Initio Learning Trust, Wimborne, BH21 1PL

26 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  13 April 2026 at 12am (midnight)

• Date listed

  18 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Pay Scale M1 - M6

Class Teacher - First School job summary

St Mary's CE First School (Charminster) is looking for a Class Teacher - First School to join our fantastic {Team:} team. Could this be you?

Actual Salary £32,916 - £45,352 per annum per annum (M1 to M6).

This job is {Full Time/ Part Time/ Part Time - Term Time Only:}.

It is offered on a Permanent basis.

Approximate start date 01/09/2026.

Are you an inspiring and dedicated trainee teacher looking for a supportive school in which to begin your journey into teaching? Or are you an experienced teacher seeking different challenges and a new setting in which to further your career? We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic class teacher with a willingness to learn and a strong desire to be the best that they can be.

At St Mary’s, you will find a warm and welcoming school community, a supportive team, and a culture where high expectations are supported by a highly nurturing environment. If you are ready to make a difference and join our wonderful team, we would love to hear from you.

We strongly encourage prospective applicants to arrange a tour of our school. Tours are available throughout the week commencing 23rd March and are bookable via Bev in our school office - office@stmarysfirstschool.org

Tours available: W/C 23rd March 2026

Closing Date: Sunday 12th April 2026

Interview Date: Monday 20th April 2026

Start Date: 1st September 2026

Please refer to the attached job description for more details about the role.

If you have any further questions, please contact Bev Hayes on 01305 263880 or by emailing recruitment@stmarysfirstschool.org

About our School

St Mary’s Charminster is a wonderful school, full of happy children who love to learn and dedicated adults who love to teach.

Set in the beautiful village of Charminster, on the edge of the town of Dorchester, we pride ourselves on our nurturing ethos which has every child at the centre of all we do. We have a fantastic team who believe in working in partnership with parents and the community to ensure that all of our children are happy and successful.

We love being part of the St Mary's Church community and we work closely together to ensure that we are living up to our foundation as a Church school and enabling all of our children and adults to flourish.

Our vision of 'Be the best that you can be. Shine God's love for all to see.' drives our mission to continually grow and develop as a school and as individuals, wrapped in a nurturing family-centered environment. Our values of Friendship, Joy, Service, Hope, Compassion and Courage strongly support our vision and everything we do is built around these.

Find out more about our school vision and values here - LINK

We welcome visits to our school - if you would like to arrange a visit or require more information, please refer to the contact details above.

Initio Learning Trust offers a welcoming and supportive environment and can provide:

• a genuine commitment to supporting professional development

• a supportive and flexible working environment which offers equal opportunities for all

• free onsite parking

• access to the local government or teachers pension scheme

• a range of employee benefits including Cycle to Work and Health Cash Plan

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.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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 Initio Learning Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wimborne-academy-trust

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