Class Teacher - Colehill First School

Dorset Council UK; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Colehill First School in Wimborne Minster is seeking an outstanding Class Teacher to join our dedicated team on a fixed-term maternity cover.

The post is full-time on a temporary basis until 16 July 2027, with an anticipated start date of 01 January 2027. Salary ranges from £32,916 to £45,352 on the Main Scale M1 to M6. Visits are welcome before applying.

Qualifications

• We are looking for an outstanding classroom teacher.
• Committed to raising standards and achievement.
• Enthusiastic, imaginative and reflective.
• Skilled at building relationships with children, staff, parents and the school community.
• An effective team member and committed to CPD.
• Child-centred ethos with caring, nurturing approach.
• Able to inspire and motivate learners and maintain high expectations.
• Able to promote high standards of behaviour.

Skills

Confident classroom teacher

Raising standards

Enthusiastic and reflective

Inspire and motivate learners

High behaviour standards

Job description

Colehill First School is looking for a Class Teacher to join our fantastic team. Could this be you?

Actual Salary £32,916 - £45,352 per annum (Main Scale M1 to M6)

This job is Full Time

It is offered on a Temporary basis until 16-Jul-2027.

Approximate start date 01-Jan-2027.

Colehill First School is seeking to appoint an inspiring and dedicated teacher on a fixed term contract to cover maternity leave.

This is a full time contract.

We Are Looking For An Outstanding Individual Who Is

• A confident classroom teacher
• Committed to raising standards and achievement
• Enthusiastic, imaginative and reflective
• Skilled at building positive relationships with children, staff, parents and local school committee members
• An effective team member
• Committed to continuous professional development
• Committed to a child centred ethos
• Passionate about providing a caring and nurturing environment
• Able to inspire and motivate our learners, has high expectations and a drive to enable pupils to be the best they can be
• Able to promote high standards of behaviour

We welcome visits before applying to come and see our wonderful children and staff.

Please Refer To The Job Description For Further Details.

Closing date: 5th October 2026

Interview Date: 13th October 2026

If you have any further questions, please contact Kerrie Donnelly, People Officer, via [e-mail] or call the school office on 01202 882506