Class Teacher - Maternity cover, Upton Junior School

Location:

Upton Infant & Junior Schools

Contract:

19.5 hours per week, term time only (39 weeks per year). Fixed Term until 2 January 2028 Maternity cover Weds/Thurs/Fri

Salary:
Between £20,441 to £28,164 per annum (actual)

£34,069 to £46,940 per annum full time equivalent

Final date to receive applications: 1 November 2026

Interview date: TBC

Start date:

6 January 2027

Upton Infant & Junior Schools, both three form entry, are vibrant and happy schools within the Upton area of Poole, near Lytchett Bay Nature Reserve.

We strive to shape schools that truly reflect the beliefs and values of our local community while embracing the opportunities of an ever‑evolving global society. We want every member of our community - children, parents and staff - to play an active role in shaping and championing our shared school’s vision and values, ensuring they grow and thrive with us.

We aim for children at Upton Schools to flourish—experiencing success and growing into brilliant, curious, creative and resilient learners who truly love learning, nurtured through exceptional teaching within a supportive and inspiring environment

You will be joining a dedicated and passionate team who are committed to making a meaningful difference and nurturing the whole child. As part of our community, you will help shape learning experiences that are creative, inclusive and truly enriching. We champion the professional development and wellbeing of our staff, offering high‑quality training, mentoring and clear opportunities for career progression.

Upton Schools are in the Hillary Partnership of Hamwic Education Trust (HET); a large, fast‑paced multi‑academy trust with currently 37 schools across the South Coast:
Portsmouth, Southampton, Poole and Dorset. The Hillary Partnership is a multi‑academy partnership based in Poole and Dorset. The partnership enables local schools to work together to develop a strong education for all our children.

Upton Schools are seeking to appoint a Class Teacher

We are looking for an inspirational, enthusiastic and creative teacher with Key Stage 2 experience to join our team. We are a passionate, hardworking and dedicated team, who are committed to supporting our children and bringing learning alive, making it exciting and stimulating.

• Is an experienced & inspirational Key Stage 2 Teacher, an individual who can lead a core subject, has a commitment to their quality of teaching and learning and improving educational outcomes for all children
• Is committed and passionate, having high expectations of achievement and making a real difference to the lives of children
• Demonstrates an understanding of trauma informed and relational practices, alongside modelling and maintaining high expectations of behaviour
• Enjoys working as part of a team and can build strong positive relationships with the many stakeholders in a school
• Has excellent written, communication and interpersonal skills

Hamwic Education Trust (HET) are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of our pupils and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal record and barring checks, scrutiny of work and training history, robust referencing, and other vetting checks. Successful candidates will also be subject to online searches.

Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across HET.

All HET employees are required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practices and to safeguard our pupils.

• An opportunity to be part…