25 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    1 March 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    4 February 2026

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time: 1.0 FTE / 32.43 hours, Monday - Friday

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

Mainscale or Upper Teacher Pay: £32,916 - £51,048 per annum

Pay scale

M1-M6; Upper 1 - Upper 3

What skills and experience we're looking for

Bethany CE Junior School is a vibrant, nurturing community in the heart of Boscombe, Bournemouth. As part of the Coastal Learning Partnership - a collaborative family of twenty schools - we are committed to inspiring excellence and supporting every member of our team to thrive. We are now looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated KS2 teacher who will bring energy, creativity and a passion for learning to our school. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about nurturing confident, curious, and independent learners, and who is eager to make a meaningful impact on children at a pivotal stage in their primary education. You will be joining a supportive team that values creativity, collaboration, and a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for every pupil.

A suitable candidate will have:

  • A strong understanding of the KS2 curriculum and the ability to deliver engaging, well‑structured lessons that promote high achievement.
  • A passion for creating an inclusive and positive classroom environment where every child feels valued and encouraged to reach their full potential.
  • Excellent classroom management skills, with the ability to inspire enthusiasm, maintain high expectations, and build positive relationships with pupils.
  • A reflective and proactive approach to teaching, with a willingness to embrace new ideas and contribute to the wider life of the school.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration with colleagues, parents, and external partners.
  • A commitment to ongoing professional development and a desire to continually grow as an educator.

ECTs are welcome to apply for this position. *The start date for the position is flexible – a Spring 2 start would be ideal; however, a start after the Easter holidays shall also be considered.

What the school offers its staff

Careerprogressionopportunities

There are a number of reasons that make Coastal Learning Partnership stand out as an employer of choice. These include curriculum development and support networks designed to innovate teaching and reduce workload, clear progression paths, comprehensive CPD packages, and opportunities to create change.

Asa large trust, we are able to provide clear careerprogression opportunities from ECT through to seniorleader, Lead Practitioners and Head Teachers Inpartnership with external providers, we provideaccredited and bespoke training programmes includingthe NPQML, NPQSL and the NPQH. We also workclosely with external providers to deliver high qualityCPD in pedagogy, behaviour management andcurriculum development.

Trustwide opportunities for you tomakea difference

Thereare a wide range of opportunities for teachersto support and play a key role in trust wide initiatives.Thiscan be through:

  • Pioneering new systems and approaches, based on current educational research and the use of AI being at the cutting edge of educational thinking and development.
  • Transferring between academies to support academy improvement or to gain additional experience in preparation for promotion
  • Leading an area for your subject or year group
  • Becoming one of our Lead Practitioners, Specialist Teachers or Leading Teachers
  • Joining strategy groups to develop best practice

Health, Wellbeing andDiscounts

  • TeachMate AI and laptops for all teachers
  • Six inset days, instead of the usual five
  • Half price before and after school childcare inour schools
  • Comprehensive training and networking offer
  • Local gym discounts
  • High street and online discounts
  • Teachers’ Pension Scheme
  • Free eye tests
  • Financial wellbeing coaching
  • Tech and cycle salary sacrifice schemes
  • Blue Light card eligibility

Wecare deeply about the wellbeing of our staff, andtherefore offer a number of services to help you staywell, happy and fulfilled in your role These include

  • Nurse support
  • Free and confidential counselling
  • Private physiotherapy
  • 24/7 GP service, with prescriptions delivered toyour choice of pharmacy
  • Food sensitivity testing
  • Slimming world programmes and weight
  • Mindfulness support

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.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. For more information about the role or to arrange a visit please phone the Headteacher, Lawrence Woodward, on 01202 393570. Applicants are also encouraged to view our websites: www.bethanyjunior.co.uk as well as www.coastalpartnership.co.uk for more information regarding the schools and Trust.

Applicants: Please complete a full application form and send to bethanyrecruitment@coastalpartnership.co.uk

Closing Date: We will start to shortlist on Monday 2nd February and this advert will remain live until the position is filled

Interviews: TBC

To comply with our statutory safer recruitment practices and obligations, we are unable to shortlist incomplete applications. Please ensure you include a full employment and education history, details of two referees and explain any gaps in employment. CVs will not be accepted.

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 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.

Additional documents

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

About Bethany Church of England Junior School

School type
Academy, Church of England, ages 7 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
372 pupils enrolled
Age range
7 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01202393570

Bethany CE Junior School is a happy school located in Boscombe in the sunny town of Bournemouth. We pride ourselves on the relationships our staff have with the pupils, caring for them throughout their time at Bethany and ensuring academic and personal excellence for all. We express our Christian foundation in these values: Confidence, Compassion, Creativity and Curiosity. These underpin, shape and enrich every aspect of our school life
and curriculum.

Arranging a visit to Bethany Church of England Junior School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email bethanyrecruitment@coastalpartnership.co.uk.

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