Enthusiastic main scale classroom teacher (preference for early years)

St James' Church of England Primary Academy, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 6DW

47 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  13 April 2026

• Closing date

  5 January 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  19 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time, part time: Full time 32.5 hours per week Will consider part time.
• Contract type: Fixed term - 12 months - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Full-time equivalent salary: Between £32,916 and £45,352
• Pay scale: Main scale 1 to 6

What skills and experience we're looking for

We appoint aspirational and ambitious teachers who 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…

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

• A teacher with high expectations of your own and children’s performance

• Confident to engage with parents and develop positive home/school relationships

• 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 supportand promote our Christian ethos

• Someone who lives life with a smile

What the school offers its staff

In return 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 academy Trust

• Opportunities to network with Trust and partnership school colleagues

• High quality opportunities for continued professional development

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

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.

Upload additional documents

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

Teacher Job Description.pdf - 219 KB (opens in new tab)

Class Teacher Person Spec (Nov 2025).pdf - 473 KB (opens in new tab)

About St James' Church of England Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• 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: sbm@stjames.academy
• Phone number: 01202 426696
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-james-church-of-england-primary-academy-bournemouth

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 sbm@stjames.academy.

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