Class teacher (permanent)
St James' Church of England Primary Academy, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 6DW45 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
1 March 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
15 January 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: 32.5 hours / week.
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Main scale 1 - 6
What skills and experience we're looking for
We appoint aspirational and ambitious teachers who will deliver inspiring teaching that meets the needs of all learners. Our successful applicant will have a positive attitude of self improvement and a commitment to working alongside colleagues to share best practice, learn, reflect and improve. We are seeking a professional with a strong vocational commitment to enhance the life chances of our children with exciting and engaging teaching and learning. Essentially, we want to be the best primary school in the world, with the best staff, the best opportunities and the strongest focus on delivering an exceptional schooling experience for both children and adults. If you fancy some of that then we’re very keen to hear from you…
For this post, we are interested in hearing from both existing teachers and ECTs.
Our successful candidate will be:
- Passionate about making learning experiences exciting and memorable
- Determined to ensure that all children have the opportunity to make good progress and will exceed national standards
- Confident to engage with parents and develop positive home/school relationships
- A teacher with high expectations of your own and children’s performance
- A reflective practitioner who is always open to new initiatives
- A team player who is highly motivated and enthusiastic
- Prepared to take an active part in the wider life of the academy, willing to add something extra to the school community by sharing their talents
- Able to demonstrate knowledge of our academy in their application and indicate how they believe they could contribute to developing our community and the opportunities for our children
- Empathetic and able to support and promote our Christian ethos
- Someone who lives life with a smile
What the school offers its staff
St James’ Primary Academy is a successful and ambitious Church of England school, with a firm commitment to continue to improve and develop every day. We are lucky enough to work on the historic and beautiful Jurassic coastline of Dorset – a place of sunshine, endless beaches and good links to the rest of Southern England.
We offer:
- A learning community where you are encouraged to innovate, think for yourself, try new ideas, make a difference and take on responsibility
- An environment where learning is fun, exciting and unpredictable.
- Happy, enthusiastic children who are motivated to learn
- A dedicated and mutually supportive staff team
- Supportive leadership, parents, local governors and a sponsoring Trust
- Opportunities to network with Trust and partnership school colleagues
- High quality opportunities for continued professional development
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Flexible working opportunities
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
St James CE Primary Academy and The Diocese of Chichester Academy 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.
We value the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community. The Diocese of Chichester Academy Trust is committed to equal opportunities.
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.
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About St James' Church of England Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 404 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St James' Church of England Primary Academy website
- Email address
- swalden@stjames.academy
- Phone number
- 01202426696
The St. James’ family is a welcoming, thriving, innovative community; loving and inspiring, forgiving and challenging. Together we can, and will, enrich the world.
Arranging a visit to St James' Church of England Primary Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email swalden@stjames.academy.
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