Class Teacher

TEACH POOLE – MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

• Ad Astra Infant School
• Haymoor Junior School
• Canford Heath Infant School
• Canford Heath Junior School
• Poole SCITT

If you are passionate about educating and shaping the young minds of tomorrow and possess the skills and enthusiasm to make a positive impact on children’s lives, we would love to hear from you!

• Required September 2026
• Permanent
• Salary:
  In line with the Teacher Main Scale (M1–M6) and Upper Pay Range (UP1–UP3)

The TEACH Poole Multi Academy Trust was formed in April 2015. Ofsted grades all four of our wonderful schools as good or outstanding schools. We are extremely popular, over‑subscribed, forward‑thinking schools with supportive staff and fantastic children.

The MAT trustees are looking to appoint an innovative and creative teacher to work within collaborative year group teams in supportive school environments.

We are very keen to support new staff in whichever age group, key stage or school they may prefer, so please feel free to be open about your preferences. ECTs and experienced teachers are all welcome to apply.

• have qualifications and experience of teaching in the primary phase
• are keen to work in a fun, friendly school with a family feel
• make learning exciting and motivating
• work well in a team, which shares the responsibilities of planning to ease workload
• are able to bring energy and enthusiasm to the role
• have a can‑do attitude to overcoming obstacles
• preparedness to go above and beyond
• have resilience and stamina

• fun, friendly and supportive staff who get on well together
• respecting pupils with excellent attitudes to learning and outstanding behaviour
• superb opportunities and specialist training for career professional development within our Trust – right from ECT up to various leadership roles
• a fantastic induction programme
• enviable support at all levels, and a proactive approach to staff well‑being for you and your family; work‑life balance; and care for each person as an individual, including the opportunity to take time off during term time
• beautiful school grounds and welcoming learning environments
• highly competitive rates of pay and excellent pension contributions by the Trust.
• Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured
• long service awards

You are warmly invited to tour our wonderful schools. Please contact HR on to arrange this, or if you require any further information.

Applications should be made online at:

Closing date:
Monday 16th March 2026 at 8 am

Interview date:
Monday 23rd March 2026

Personal information provided by candidates will be securely filed electronically and password protected, with paper copies locked in filing cabinets in a locked office. They will not be released to third parties outside the school without the consent of the person concerned, except where there is a legal requirement to do so. If the application does not proceed, the data will be securely disposed of after 6 months.

Any concerns regarding data gathered in the recruitment process should be directed to the Data Manager – Hayley Hemmings at [email protected]

These schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Rigorous checks will be undertaken of the successful applicant’s background credentials including an enhanced DBS check. Online searches will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. Suitability to work with children will be explored at interview.