Class Teacher - Dover Park Primary School

Isle of Wight Council; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated full-time class teacher to join their dynamic team starting September 2025. This role is perfect for enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about fostering children's growth and learning. The school is well-resourced and offers a supportive environment with a full-time Teaching Assistant. Join a community praised for its inclusive culture and commitment to safeguarding children. If you are eager to make a positive impact in education, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Full-time Teaching Assistant

Supportive staff team

Well-resourced environment

Inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching Key Stage 1 or 2, or seeking first ECT role.
• Proven record of achieving good progress and outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide a creative and supportive learning environment for children.
• Commit to the development and welfare of all children.

Skills

Teaching in Key Stage 1

Teaching in Key Stage 2

Creativity

Hardworking

Child Development

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Required from September 2025

Would you like to join a creative, dynamic, and motivated team passionate about providing children with the best opportunities? We would love to hear from you.

We are a 'Good' school located in the heart of Ryde with above-average outcomes in Key Stage 2. We are seeking a dedicated full-time class teacher to join our team starting in September 2025.

We are looking for someone who:

1. Has experience teaching in Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2 (or is seeking their first ECT role)
2. Is enthusiastic, creative, and hardworking
3. Has a proven record of achieving good progress and outcomes
4. Is committed to the development and welfare of all children

We offer the successful applicant:

1. A newly refurbished, well-resourced indoor and outdoor environment
2. A friendly and highly supportive staff team
3. A full-time Teaching Assistant to support learning
4. An inclusive and caring culture where every child and staff member is encouraged and supported to reach their full potential
5. A school environment praised by Ofsted for its 'happy atmosphere where pupils feel safe and behave exceptionally well.'

Closing date for applications: 14th May 2025.

Visits to the school are welcomed and can be arranged via the school office. Further information and an application pack are available on our website: https://www.doverpark.co.uk/jobvacancies/. Completed application packs should be returned by email to the School Business Manager, Gemma Seager, at [e-mail].

Note: Not all school staff are employed directly by the Isle of Wight Council. Please ask on application who the employer for this role will be.

Find out more about working for the Isle of Wight Council and living on the Island here.

The Isle of Wight Council promotes equality and diversity through its Unacceptable Behaviour Policy, Employee Code of Conduct, and Behaviours Framework. We support flexible working options to accommodate employee needs.

Terms & Conditions of employment are available upon request. Contact our recruitment team at [e-mail] for a copy.

The Isle of Wight Council is an equal opportunities employer and a Disability Confident Employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and abilities. Meeting the role's essential requirements and declaring oneself as disabled will ensure an interview opportunity.

The reporting line for this role is through the Isle of Wight Council Children’s Services directorate.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.