Class Teacher

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

10 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  10 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  30 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: 3 full days per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M1 to M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

St Mary's CE First School is looking for a part time Class Teacher to join our fantastic team. Could this be you?

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

This job is Part Time for 759 annual hours (0.6).

It is offered on a Permanent basis.

Approximate start date 01-Sep-2026.

Are you an inspiring and dedicated teacher looking for a supportive school in which to continue your teaching journey? We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic 0.6 part time Class Teacher (3 full days per week) with a willingness to learn and a strong desire to be the best that they can be.

At St Mary’s First School, 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. Prospective candidates are strongly encouraged to visit prior to submitting an application. We hope to meet you very soon!

Tours available: 5th May and 8th May 2026

Closing Date: 10th May 2026

Interview Date: 18th May 2026

Start Date: 1st September 2026

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification 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

What the school offers its staff

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.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Part Time Class Teacher Recruitment Pack - St Mary's CE First School, Charminster, Dorchester.pdf - 7.39 MB (opens in new tab)

Class Teacher_Initio Job Description.pdf - 483 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 9
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 149 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 9
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster website
• Email address: recruitment@stmarysfirstschool.org
• Phone number: 01305 263880
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-mary-s-church-of-england-first-school-charminster-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.

Arranging a visit to St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@stmarysfirstschool.org.

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