Teacher
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 6AA13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
14 May 2026 at 9am
Date listed
28 April 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £19,750.00 - £30,629.00 Annually (Actual) M1 to UPS3 (£32,916.00 to £51,048.00 FTE)
Teacher job summary
We are seeking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Class Teacher (0.6 FTE) to join our team from September 2026 on a one-year fixed-term contract. The role is based in KS2 and would be worked across 5 mornings.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a school with high expectations, strong behaviour, and a clear focus on high-quality teaching and learning. Our approach is rooted in mastery lesson design, ensuring all pupils secure strong foundations and make sustained progress over time.
We welcome applications from teachers at all stages of their career, including Early Career Teachers.
Why Join Us?
- Strong links with DSAT, providing access to high-quality, trust-wide CPL and professional development
- A school with excellent behaviour and consistent routines, allowing teachers to focus on teaching
- A clear and supportive mastery approach to teaching and learning
- Enthusiastic, engaged pupils who are eager to learn
- A supportive and collaborative staff team
- A culture of continuous improvement and professional growth
We are looking for a teacher who:
- Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) (or is on track to achieve it)
- Has a secure understanding of the primary curriculum, including phonics
- Is committed to mastery approaches, ensuring all pupils achieve success
- The ability to plan and deliver well-structured lessons with clear progression across the primary phase
- Uses assessment effectively to inform teaching and address misconceptions
- Has strong behaviour management and high expectations for all pupils
- Can adapt teaching to meet the needs of all learners, including those with SEND
- Builds positive relationships with pupils, staff and families
- Is reflective, organised and committed to ongoing professional development
- Planning and delivering high-quality lessons using a mastery approach (clear modelling, guided practice and independent application)
- Using effective questioning to check understanding and address misconceptions in the moment
- Monitoring, assessing and recording pupil progress to inform next steps
- Working collaboratively with colleagues across the school and wider trust
- Contributing to the wider life of the school community
- Maintaining high expectations for behaviour, achievement and presentation
Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. This is a great opportunity to see the school in action, meet our pupils and staff, and gain a real sense of our approach to teaching and learning.
Applicants are warmly invited to arrange a visit, which can include an informal conversation with the Deputy Headteacher to discuss the role and any questions you may have.
To arrange a visit, please contact the school office at office@standrews.dsat.org.uk to book a suitable time.
We want our staff to thrive so we offer an extensive range of wellness services and professional learning opportunities to support growth and development. Please visit our website for further details: Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust - Wellness
If you are interested in this position and would like to have a more detailed conversation before making the decision to apply for the post, please give us a call and we will be happy to help you with as much detail as possible to support this process.
When you have enough information to make your decision to apply, please complete all sections of the application form. CVs will not be accepted.
All applicants will be notified of the shortlisting decisions by email. References for shortlisted candidates will be requested before interviews.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All applicants will be subject to a number of checks including the Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 237 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Andrew's Church of England Primary School website
School location
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