Class Teacher at Hamworthy Primary Schools

From 1 September 2026 – Class Teacher (KS1 or KS2)

SCHOOL: Hamworthy Primary Schools (The role could be based in either Twin Sails Infant School & Nursery or Hamworthy Park Junior School)

HOURS: Full-time

SALARY: Teachers Main Pay Scale (M1 – M6) or Upper Pay Scale (U1 – U3).

CLOSING DATE: Wednesday 4 March – 8am

INTERVIEW DATE: Tuesday 10 March

START DATE: 1 September 2026

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated, creative and enthusiastic Class Teacher to join our happy and welcoming Federation, working either within KS1 or KS2, depending on the candidates experience and school needs. The post would suit both experienced and newly qualified teachers. Both permanent and temporary positions may be available.

• happy, well-motivated children, who are keen to learn
• an experienced, hardworking and supportive team
• a fun, friendly and supportive staff
• wonderful pupils with excellent attitudes to learning and outstanding behaviour
• wide opportunities and specialist training for professional development within our schools and Trust – at any level of experience
• a fantastic induction programme and supportive development for ECTs
• excellent support at all levels, and a proactive approach to staff well-being, work-life balance and care for each person as an individual
• beautiful school grounds and stimulating learning environments.

• have a passion for teaching young children
• have high expectations and a commitment to ensuring all children succeed
• wish to work in a happy, friendly school with a positive attitude
• make learning exciting and motivating
• work well in a team to support and learn from others
• be able to bring energy and enthusiasm to the role

If this sounds like you, then please do not hesitate to contact us. We would love to meet you and offer you a tour of our wonderful school.

Should you wish to apply for this vacancy, please confirm your interest by emailing Anna Moore (HR Officer) –  If you would like an informal chat about this opportunity, please call the school reception on  Tours of the school are warmly welcomed.

Please note, any candidates requesting a tour will be asked for their current place of work which will allow the school to verify, where possible, the name and place of work given. Potential candidates will be asked to bring their current school /or photographic  proof when they visit the school for a tour.

Successful candidates will be subject to online searches.

All schools with the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Twin Sails Infant School & Nursery and Hamworthy Park Junior School are part of the Hamworthy Primary schools Federation. Both schools are four-form entry and set in beautiful surroundings, overlooking Poole Bay. Our caring, nurturing ethos underpins everything that we do. We all believe that every child deserves the very best education and a wealth of opportunities to achieve their full potential, and as a team we strive to achieve this.

Our schools are part of Hamwic Education Trust (HET), a large, fast-paced Trust with currently 37 academies across the South Coast. Linked to 6 community-based partnerships, there are 34 primary academies, 2 secondary and 1 hospital school.

‘Every Child, Every Day, Every Possibility.’

The schools work in a supportive partnership with other local schools, as part of the Hillary Partnership within the Hamwic Education Trust. We aim to deliver an outstanding education to our pupils and to do so we must employ outstanding people.

‘All about the Child’

At HET, we aim to put the child at the centre of everything we do. We believe that by doing this, it drives our ethos and values to do the best we can for our children.

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