KS1 Teacher

Chickerell Primary Academy, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 4AT

20 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  1 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  12 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: 34,069 to £46,940 FTE

KS1 Teacher job summary

The First Federation Trust, a Multi Academy Trust of 29 primary schools across Devon, West Dorset & Plymouth, is looking to appoint a full-time KS1 Teacher to join the hard-working and friendly team at Chickerell Primary Academy.

This is a fixed term position to cover current absence and will end upon the return of the postholder. We may close this advert once sufficient applications are received.

We are looking to appoint an exceptional candidate who:

 Is committed to ensuring that all children achieve the highest possible outcome.

Can inspire and motivate children and enable them to be the best that they can be.

Has good curriculum knowledge 

Has a dedication towards a child-centred approach, with creative ideas for learning opportunities

We can offer the candidate:

An exciting and innovative Trust that will inspire and allow you to reach your full potential.

Collaborative support and ongoing professional development within our Multi Academy Trust

Opportunities for future career development within our own school and across the schools within our Trust.

Cycle to work scheme.

Staff wellbeing programme

Contributory pension through the Teachers Pensions Scheme

We offer you a supportive environment within a friendly team, with the added advantage of working closely with other schools within the Federation. All staff have access to a wide range of high quality courses and professional development. As a member of staff in the Trust, whether you are an early career or experienced teacher, you will have access to continual professional development and leadership opportunities.

You are encouraged to visit the school prior to application and can contact the school office to arrange this. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post. Our Child Protection policy can be found on the school's website. All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search. 

First Federation Trust require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.

All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search. Applications supported by recruitment agencies will not be considered.

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 Chickerell Primary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 420 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Chickerell Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/chickerell-primary-academy

"Good" two form entry, community primary.

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