6 FTE Classroom Teacher

Hamwic Education Trust; Southampton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

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Job summary

Hampreston CE VA First School, part of Hamwic Education Trust, seeks a KS2 classroom teacher for 0.6 FTE on a fixed-term maternity cover until 31 December 2027. The role offers mainscale pay (£23,040–£28,164 pro rata; FTE £38,400–£46,940) with a start in January 2027.

The school emphasises safeguarding, development, and a strong Christian ethos in a close-knit community. The successful candidate will inspire learners, uphold high standards, and collaborate with senior leaders to drive progress

Qualifications

• Experience as KS2 class teacher.
• Ability to inspire and support pupils to achieve outstanding outcomes.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Fulfil the professional responsibilities of a teacher as set out in the School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document.
• Meet the Teachers' Standards and contribute to a collaborative team with a vision of excellence.
• Demonstrate flexible working where possible and support staff wellbeing.
• Engage with data to improve standards and ensure equity of provision.

Job description

Meet the expectations set out in the HET Standards for Teachers & School Leaders as part of the Professional Development policy.

This role is not suitable for ECT applicants. We are seeking a professional individual who:

• A skilled, inspirational teacher experienced in KS2.
• Able to inspire, motivate and support pupils and achieve outstanding outcomes.
• Engage relational practice with all pupils.
• Ensure equity of provision for all pupils in year group.
• Analyse data and use it effectively to improve standards.
• Passionate about raising and maintaining high standards.
• Liaise successfully with Seniors Leaders.
• Be a great team player.
• A competent and confident communicator.
• Uphold and embed school values and procedures.

Hampreston CE VA First School is a small one-form entry school in a rural village setting in Hampreston, near Wimborne in Dorset.

Our school is a true community school with a warmth that permeates our buildings. The family ethos of our school is our great advantage and dovetails perfectly with our Christian distinctiveness. We respect the past and retain some long-standing traditions of this Christian village school, whilst ensuring that every opportunity available in the 21st century is offered to our children with the most up-to-date facilities. We enjoy a close relationship with our local church and the message of the Christian gospel is at the heart of everything we do.

We are delighted to celebrate a strong SIAMS inspection outcome this year and a positive Ofsted inspection last month, reflecting our commitment to providing an inspiring, nurturing and ambitious environment in which every child is valued and supported to achieve their very best. Despite our size, we offer a broad and balanced curriculum, breakfast and after school clubs and a diverse range of activities, including a forest school. Our lovely grounds provide an inspiring setting for outdoor learning and play. Guided by our Christian ethos, we emphasise our Christian Values of ambition, respect, and love. At Hampreston, we create a culture where every child is recognised as a unique and precious individual. Our commitment to excellence and individual growth, combined with the support of our village community, makes our school a unique and enriching place for learning and to work. Our vision is that we live well together, enjoy our learning, and flourish, in a school where faith and everyday life intersect.

This vision is inspired by the teachings of Jesus: 'To love God and to love one another' (Matthew 22:37-39), and the Parable of the Sower (Matthew 13), which reminds us to grow with care and thought. We are proud of our open, approachable leadership team who prioritise staff wellbeing and professional development. We understand the importance of work-life balance and strive to create a working environment that is both purposeful and positive. We invest in our team, offering opportunities for training, mentoring, and career progression.

Hampreston First School is in the Greenway 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 Greenway 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.

About Hamwic Education Trust: 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 are 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 opportunities in employment for all employees and job applicants and avoiding unlawful discrimination in employment and delivery of services, we will be able to deliver first class education and value the differences our workforce brings to HET.

About the role 0.6 FTE Classroom Teacher (Fixed Term Maternity Cover) at Hampreston CE VA First School Contract: 0.6 FTE, Monday to Wednesday, Fixed Term Maternity Cover until 31st December 2027 Salary: Mainscale £23,040 - £28,164 pro rata per annum (M3 £38,400 FTE - M6 £46,940 FTE) Application deadline: Midnight, Sunday 1st November 2026 Interview date: TBC Week of 9th November Start Date: January 2027

Role Summary: Hampreston First School are seeking to appoint a class teacher in Key Stage 2. The teacher will:

• Fulfil the professional responsibilities of a teacher, as set out in the School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document
• Meet the expectations set out in the Teachers' Standards (see link, An opportunity to be part of a collaborative team with a shared vision of excellence
• A real career path in a thriving and respected organisation
• Flexible working approach, where possible
• Wellbeing day
• Excellent training and development programmes and opportunities
• Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with length of service
• Access to our benefits portal offering a full range of discounts available through Lifestyle Savings
• Access to wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme, this includes free confidential telephone and face to face counselling for employees and family members
• Access to financial wellbeing support through a company that provides comprehensive guidance on all things mortgage related
• Eligible for a Blue Light card, CV's will only be accepted along with a completed application form.

Please note, we may close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we have sufficient applications. We strongly encourage prospective applicants to apply as soon as possible.

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 undertake continuous professional development to maintain safe working practices and to safeguard our pupils.