KS1 Teacher

Location: Verwood, Dorset
Salary: £26,332.80 - £36,281.60 per annum (M1-M6)
Contract: Temporary
Hours: Part-time, 0.8 FTE (1,012 annual hours)
Start Date: Approximately 1 January 2027
End Date: 31 August 2027
Working Pattern: Tuesday-Friday

A welcoming first school in Verwood is seeking an enthusiastic and committed KS1 Teacher to join its dedicated teaching team on a temporary basis, covering maternity leave from January 2027 until the end of August 2027.

This is a 0.8 FTE position
, with the successful candidate working Tuesday to Friday each week. The exact working pattern may be subject to change during the academic year in response to the needs of the school.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate teacher who wants to make a real difference to children's learning, development and wellbeing within a caring and supportive school community.

As a class teacher, you will be responsible for delivering engaging, creative and inclusive lessons, ensuring that every child is supported to achieve their potential.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a confident and enthusiastic classroom teacher
• Have high expectations for learning, progress and behaviour
• Be committed to raising standards and improving outcomes for all pupils
• Plan and deliver engaging and imaginative learning experiences
• Use adaptive teaching strategies to meet the needs of all learners
• Build positive and respectful relationships with children, colleagues and families
• Work effectively as part of a wider school team
• Lead and work alongside teaching assistants and specialist staff effectively
• Communicate confidently with parents, colleagues and external professionals
  
  Be reflective and committed to continuous professional development
• Promote a child-centred approach to learning and wellbeing
• Create a nurturing, inclusive and positive classroom environment
• Support and promote the school's Christian values
• Inspire and motivate pupils to become confident, independent learners
• Promote consistently high standards of behaviour

We are looking for an exceptional and highly motivated teacher who is passionate about primary education and understands how to create a classroom where children feel safe, valued and inspired to learn.

You will have a positive and flexible approach, excellent communication skills and the ability to adapt your teaching to ensure all pupils can access the curriculum and make strong progress.

Experience of working within KS1 would be welcomed, alongside a genuine passion for helping young learners develop academically, socially and emotionally.

This role offers the opportunity to:

• Join a friendly and supportive school community
• Make a meaningful contribution to children's education and development
• Work alongside experienced teachers and support staff
• Develop your professional practice within a nurturing environment
• Take on a rewarding temporary teaching position with a clear maternity-cover timeframe