Class Teacher – Winton Primary School

The Methodist Church in Britain; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Warm and welcoming school community

Opportunities to develop skills

Collaborative culture

Freedom to teach creatively

Job summary

Winton Primary School, part of the Southern Education Trust, is seeking a maternity cover class teacher for 12 months from February 2027. The role centers on delivering high-quality lessons that inspire and challenge, building strong relationships with pupils and families, and creating an inclusive, nurturing classroom.

Open to teachers at any career stage on the main pay range; EYFS experience welcome but not essential.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check.
• Right to work in the UK.
• EYFS experience welcome but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality lessons that inspire, challenge and engage pupils.
• Bring lessons to life and create memorable learning experiences.
• Build strong, positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
• Create a positive, inclusive and nurturing classroom environment.
• Collaborate with colleagues, sharing ideas and supporting the team.
• Engage in reflective practice and continuing professional development.

Skills

High expectations

Warm communication

Team player

Reflective practice

Energy and enthusiasm

Job description

Maternity cover class teacher post at Winton Primary School in the Southern Education Trust, running 12 months from February 2027. The work centres on lessons that inspire and challenge, strong relationships with pupils and families, and an inclusive, nurturing classroom. Open to teachers at any career stage on the main pay range, with EYFS experience welcome but not essential. Enhanced DBS and right to work in the UK are required; visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Deliver high-quality lessons that inspire, challenge and engage pupils
• Bring lessons to life and create memorable learning experiences
• Build strong, positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues
• Create a positive, inclusive and nurturing classroom environment
• Collaborate with colleagues, sharing ideas and supporting the team
• Engage in reflective practice and continuing professional development

Skills & knowledge

• High expectations and a belief that every child can succeed
• Warm, clear and purposeful communication
• Team player who shares ideas and works collaboratively
• Reflective and resilient, committed to professional development
• Energy, enthusiasm and a sense of humour
• Enthusiasm for the school's continued journey of improvement

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK

Nice to have

• Experience in EYFS, or an interest in teaching within EYFS

What's offered

• Warm and welcoming school community
• Enthusiastic, engaged pupils who love learning
• Supportive leadership team that values staff ideas and ambitions
• Opportunities to develop skills and grow professionally
• Collaborative culture where staff learn from one another
• Freedom to teach creatively