Class Teacher - Maternity cover, Upton Junior School

Dorset Council; Upton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Wellbeing day

Training & development

Pension scheme

Holiday entitlement

Benefits portal

Wellbeing support

Financial wellbeing

Blue Light card

Job summary

Hamwic Education Trust in Poole, Dorset, is seeking a part-time Class Teacher (KS2) for Upton Infant & Junior Schools. The role is fixed-term maternity cover from January 2027, working 19.5 hours per week during term-time (39 weeks/year). Salary ranges £20,441–£28,164 (actual).

Deadline to apply: 1 November 2026. The successful candidate will join a dedicated team, delivering high-quality teaching and contributing to a supportive and enriching learning environment for children.

Qualifications

• Experienced & inspirational KS2 teacher with ability to lead a core subject.
• Commitment to high-quality teaching and improving outcomes for all children.
• Understanding of trauma-informed and relational practices; high expectations of behaviour.
• Enjoys working in a team and building strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Excellent written, communication and interpersonal skills.

Skills

KS2 teaching

Leadership of a core subject

trauma-informed practice

teamwork

communication

Job description

Location: Upton Infant & Junior Schools

Contract: 19.5 hours per week, term time only (39 weeks per year). Fixed Term until 2 January 2028 Maternity cover Weds/Thurs/Fri Salary: Between £20,441 to £28,164 per annum (actual) £34,069 to £46,940 per annum full time equivalent Application deadline:1 November 2026

Interview date: TBC

Start date: 6 January 2027

Upton Infant & Junior Schools, both three form entry, are vibrant and happy schools within the Upton area of Poole, near Lytchett Bay Nature Reserve. We strive to shape schools that truly reflect the beliefs and values of our local community while embracing the opportunities of an ever‑evolving global society. We want every member of our community - children, parents and staff - to play an active role in shaping and championing our shared school’s vision and values, ensuring they grow and thrive with us. We aim for children at Upton Schools to flourish—experiencing success and growing into brilliant, curious, creative and resilient learners who truly love learning, nurtured through exceptional teaching within a supportive and inspiring environment

You will be joining a dedicated and passionate team who are committed to making a meaningful difference and nurturing the whole child. As part of our community, you will help shape learning experiences that are creative, inclusive and truly enriching. We champion the professional development and wellbeing of our staff, offering high‑quality training, mentoring and clear opportunities for career progression.

Upton Schools are 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. The Hillary 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.

Role Summary

Upton Schools are seeking to appoint a Class Teacher

We Are Seeking a Professional Individual Who

• Is an experienced & inspirational Key Stage 2 Teacher, an individual who can lead a core subject, has a commitment to their quality of teaching and learning and improving educational outcomes for all children
• Is committed and passionate, having high expectations of achievement and making a real difference to the lives of children
• Demonstrates an understanding of trauma informed and relational practices, alongside modelling and maintaining high expectations of behaviour
• Enjoys working as part of a team and can build strong positive relationships with the many stakeholders in a school
• Has excellent written, communication and interpersonal skills

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

About Us

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.

What we offer you

• 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 (trial for 2025/26)
• Excellent training and development programmes and opportunities
• Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme / Teacher Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with length of service (support staff)
• 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

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.