KS1 Class Teacher at Bearwood Primary School & Nursery

Location: Bearwood Primary & Nursery School

Contract: Full time, 1.0 Permanent

Salary: Main – Upper Pay Scale (£32,916 - £51,048 per annum)

Final date to receive applications: Wednesday 4th March 2026 at 12 noon

Interview date: Monday 9th March 2026

Start Date: 1st September 2026

Further Information

Bearwood Primary School are seeking to appoint a KS1 Class Teacher, starting in September 2026. We are looking for a new colleague to join our dedicated team. Above all applicants must believe that with motivation, passion and positivity they can make a difference to the children and their families, raise aspirations and ensure the best possible outcomes for everyone.

The successful candidate will be a confident and competent teacher or student (we welcome applications from ECTs) with high expectations of children’s academic, emotional and social development through a trauma informed approach. The successful applicant will also be skilled in creating a stimulating and purposeful learning environment and have excellent interpersonal skills. They will be passionate, driven, and willing to ‘go that extra mile’ when contributing to the wider aspects of school life.

• An inspirational, enthusiastic classroom practitioner
• Able to create a stimulating and inclusive environment full of fun for all pupils
• Committed to bringing imagination and creativity to their teaching
• Skilled at building great relationships with parents and staff
• Committed to raising standards and achievement in all areas of school life
• Committed to using a trauma informed approach to support all the children in our care
• Be willing to undertake professional development to develop your understanding and knowledge
• Willing to support after-school learning opportunities

Bearwood Primary & Nursery School is a vibrant, one-form entry school catering for children aged 2 to 11, situated in the north of Poole, Dorset. Rooted in our vision of Learning, Enjoying, Succeeding Together, we are proud to be a trauma-informed school that places the wellbeing and success of every child at the heart of all we do.

Our Bearwood Belief underpins a nurturing and inclusive environment where children thrives academically, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. We are privileged to serve our local community, offering a rich and inspiring curriculum that builds knowledge and skills from the Early Years through to Year 6.

Led by a dedicated and caring team, Bearwood is a school full of charm and values, where children is supported to reach their full potential. Our core values – Ready, Respectful, Safe – guide our daily practice and foster a culture of mutual respect and high expectations. Joining our team means becoming part of a collaborative, forward-thinking school community that is passionate about making a difference.

Bearwood Primary is 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.

HET is fully committed to developing an outstanding workforce. We are a friendly and supportive community of professionals working hard to ensure that our schools is enabling children to grow and develop for the future.

We have talented staff working in leadership, teaching and support roles throughout our schools and committed professionals working in the Managed Services team covering education, safeguarding, HR, IT, finance and estates. This experienced team supports our schools and is responsible for the successful delivery of our multi-academy trust.

As an employer, we support our staff to grow through continuing professional development and there is a range of apprenticeships and other opportunities available throughout the Trust to extend your knowledge, skills and career prospects.

HET celebrates the uniqueness of our pupils, our staff and our schools and we aim for everyone to achieve their full potential through the pathways of opportunities available.

HET recognises that by valuing and promoting equal…