Class Teacher - First School

St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9RD

13 days remaining to apply

Closing date
6 October 2025 at 12am (midnight)
Date listed
22 September 2025

Job details

Job role: Teacher
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Full time
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary: Main Scale £32,916 - £45,352 per annum

Class Teacher - First School job summary

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

Actual Salary Main Scale £32,916 - £45,352 per annum (M1 to M6)
This job is full time for 1265 annual hours.
It is offered on a permanent basis.
Approximate start date 01/01/2026.

Are you an inspiring and dedicated class teacher looking for a new challenge and an opportunity to make a lasting impact? We are seeking a highly-effective teacher who can initially teach our Year Three children and who brings with them the expertise and skills needed to lead our teaching & learning of Maths.

We are looking for a passionate, forward-thinking teacher with a deep understanding and passion of Maths. You will work closely with the school’s Deputy Headteacher and our dedicated staff to sustain and build upon the progress we have already made, ensuring every child is able to be their best.

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!

Please refer to the attached job description and recruitment pack 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

Located just outside of Dorchester, St Mary’s is a wonderful school, full of happy children who love to learn and dedicated adults who love to teach. We are a single-form entry first school with close links to our local church and preschool communities.

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 strive to be the best that we can be and are now looking to sustain many of the improvements we have made over the past couple of years.

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.

We welcome visits to our school - if you would like to arrange a visit or require more information, please contact Bev Hayes on 01305 263880 or by emailing recruitment@stmarysfirstschool.org

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.