Class Teacher - First School (Main Scale)

Verwood Church of England First School, Verwood, Dorset, BH31 6JF

16 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  4 January 2026 at 12am (midnight)

• Date listed

  18 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: Teacher Main Pay Scale

Class Teacher - First School (Main Scale) job summary

Verwood CE First School is looking for a Class Teacher - First School (Main Scale) to join our fantastic {Team:} team. Could this be you?

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

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

It is offered on a Temporary basis until 31/08/26

Approximate start date 26/01/2026.

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and exceptional teacher who has the knowledge and expertise to ensure all children receive a high standard of education across all aspects of the curriculum.

We are looking for an outstanding individual who is:

• A confident classroom teacher

• Committed to raising standards and achievement

• Enthusiastic, imaginative and reflective

• Skilled at building positive relationships with children, staff, parents and local school committee members

• An effective team member

• Committed to continuous professional development

• Committed to a child centred ethos

• Passionate about providing a caring, nurturing environment, sympathetic to our Christian values

• Able to inspire and motivate our learners, has high expectations and a drive to enable pupils to be the best they can be

• Able to promote high standards of behaviour

We welcome visits before applying to come and see our wonderful children and staff.

Please refer to the attached job description for further details.

Please contact Annie Nesbitt (anesbitt@verwoodfirstschool.org) for any further questions

Interview Date: Friday 9th January 2026

About our School

Verwood First School is part of Initio Learning Trust, and is situated in the heart of Verwood. We are a vibrant Church School and Nursery that welcomes children from age 2 to 9, covering Nursery to Year 4.

We are proud to have an experienced, friendly and supportive staff team, and children who are eager to learn and who want to do their best every day.

For more information please visit our school website: https://www.verwoodfirst.dorset.sch.uk/

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 Verwood Church of England First School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 9
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 290 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 9
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Verwood Church of England First School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/verwood-church-of-england-first-school

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