Teacher

St Michael's CofE Primary School, Lyme Regis, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3DY

Deadline is today

• Start date details

  01/09/2025 or sooner if available

• Closing date

  25 April 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  3 April 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £31,650.00 - £49,084.00 Annually (FTE) M1 to UPS3

Teacher job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen in Lyme Regis for you to join our school family and work with our experienced staff, enthusiastic children and their supportive parents and be part of the successful team shaping its vision for education at our school, St. Michael’s CE Primary Academy.

St Michael’s is a Church of England School located within the Seaside town of Lyme Regis at the heart of the Jurassic Coast. St Michael’s is a family and the special atmosphere in the school is often commented upon. Staff and governors work hard to ensure the very best educational opportunities for every child as a unique individual. Our Christian ethos is important to us, and we have excellent links with our local church, St Michael’s, and the wider community.

We are seeking to appoint a full-time, permanent, KS2 teacher from 1st September 2025, or sooner if available.

St Michael's is a welcoming and stimulating environment which enables all children to thrive. We have developed an active, exciting and fast-paced curriculum which stimulates, engages and stretches all children whilst engendering them with a lifelong love of learning. Through personalised learning and sky-high expectations, all children are able to flourish and experience success. We are a strong, caring and supportive school community where children are encouraged to be reflective and proactive learners.

As part of our learning community you will benefit from:

• Pupils with a positive attitude towards learning and with behaviour to be proud of
• Supportive parents, governors and whole school community
• A dedicated and experienced staff team
• A school situated in a thriving seaside town in the heart of the beautiful Jurassic Coast
• Excellent TA support
• A collaborative working environment
• A leadership team who values work-life balance

We ask in return is that you:

• Are warm, caring, and passionate about helping our children learn, develop and flourish.
• Have a supportive and nurturing approach towards children.
• Can enthuse, motivate and empower all children to help them make the best progress possible
• Can work creatively using our curriculum as a starting point.
• Confident teachers who demonstrate high expectations of both pupil achievement and behaviour for all
• Are committed to inclusion at all levels
• Passionate about learning and demonstrate a desire to research and find out more in order to improve their own practice.
• Demonstrate a good subject and curriculum knowledge
• Flexible, with a strong commitment to teamwork
• Have great organisational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Supports the Christian Ethos of the school

If you are keen to find out more about the role, please get in touch with Nicole Dunphy, our Support Services Manager, who will be able to arrange tour of the school on Wednesday 23rd April at 15:45 (led by senior staff).

How to Apply

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. 

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience, then apply now by completing the My New Term online application form.

The Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust are 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 Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

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 are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About St Michael's CofE Primary School, Lyme Regis

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 87 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Michael's CofE Primary School, Lyme Regis website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-michael-s-church-of-england-voluntary-aided-primary-school-lyme-regis-lyme-regis

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