7 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    23 February 2026

  • Closing date

    20 November 2025 at 8am

  • Date listed

    13 November 2025

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 1

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Fixed term - 23rd February 2026 - 31st August 2026

Pay scale

Mainscale

What skills and experience we're looking for

About the Post

Are you an exceptional, inspirational, dynamic Class Teacher? We are looking to appoint a highly motivated Class Teacher at Christchurch Infant School.

Our vision is to foster a lifelong love for learning by creating a dynamic and engaging curriculum that encourages curiosity, independence and a joy in discovery. Being part of Twynham Learning offers us an exciting opportunity to be part of a friendly and dedicated team on the journey of improvement. We are looking to employ an individual with passion for providing a world class education for all of our children and a drive to be the best that they can be!

Who we are looking for

We are looking for a capable individual who will relish the opportunity to:

  • Provide a magical experience for our Infant children
  • Drive our passion for ensuring all children develop a love for reading
  • Offer refreshing, research informed practices
  • Forward think, share ideas and provide excellence in early education
  • Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding and Child Protection policies.

What the school offers its staff

What we can offer you

  • The opportunity to work with the best team of staff and the most wonderful community
  • An exceptional CPD offer from ECT through to preparation for senior leadership
  • A personalised approach to appraisal where we support you to challenge yourself to be the very best
  • The opportunity to work within Twynham Learning; a progressive multi-academy trust
  • The opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful areas of the South Coast
  • Automatic membership of the Teachers Pension Scheme
  • Free on-site parking

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.

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About Christchurch Infant School

School type
Academy, ages 5 to 7
Education phase
Primary
School size
303 pupils enrolled
Age range
5 to 7
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01202 485851

Four form entry community Infant School in the lovely town of Christchurch, Dorset.

Arranging a visit to Christchurch Infant School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@twynhamlearning.com.

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