Teacher

St John's Church of England Primary School, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7TP

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  23rd February 2026

• Closing date

  13 November 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  24 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE) M1 to UPS3

Teacher job summary

Maternity Cover Teacher - KS1

1.0 FTE, M1 - UPS3 - To start after February Half Term

St John’s is looking to appoint a Maternity Cover Teacher who is passionate about making a difference for every single child to come and join our school. We are a friendly and professional team who value the importance of getting on well together so that our school community can learn well and flourish. We have high expectations for our learners and go the extra mile to enable every child to succeed, no matter what their starting points might be.

We can offer you:

• A happy, welcoming school with a strong, positive and caring Christian ethos
• Fantastic children who are keen to achieve their best
• A professional and dedicated team, who are committed to our continual drive to improve.
• Opportunities for continued professional development and collaboration within and beyond our school as a member of DSAT-Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational and creative Teacher to join our committed, inclusive staff team who

• is passionate about teaching and learning and enabling all children to achieve success
• Can commit to working in partnership with the Head teacher and other staff both at St John’s Primary and across DSAT
• is able to foster excellent relationships with children, parents and staff;

• Is able to contribute fully to school life.
• Is keen to better their professional practice no matter what stage they are at.
• Can support the Christian ethos of the school.

Applicants are encouraged to visit the school. Please contact the school office if you would like to visit.

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

We value the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from all. 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

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 St John's Church of England Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 231 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St John's Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-john-s-church-of-england-primary-school-weymouth

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