Class Teacher – Winton Primary School

Teaching Vacancies; Lower Blandford St Mary; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Warm and welcoming school community

Enthusiastic, engaged pupils

Supportive leadership team

Opportunities for professional growth

Collaborative culture among staff

Freedom to teach creatively

Make a genuine difference to children

Job summary

Winton Primary School is seeking a passionate Class Teacher to join us on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave, with a ready start date of February 2027. You will help spark curiosity, inspire confidence and create a classroom where children can’t wait to learn, building strong relationships and delivering learning that brings subjects to life.

As part of Southern Education Trust, we offer a warm, collaborative environment, where staff growth is supported and ideas matter.

Qualifications

• Experience or interest in EYFS is desirable
• Demonstrates ability to raise achievement and maintain high expectations
• Ability to create inclusive and nurturing classroom environments
• Strong communication with pupils, families and colleagues
• Willingness to reflect, learn and adapt to new ideas
• Experience in collaborative, team-based settings

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality learning experiences that inspire, challenge and engage.
• Bring lessons to life and create memorable experiences for children.
• Build strong, positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm, energy and a positive approach to school life.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support continued improvement and sharing of ideas.
• Create a classroom where every child can succeed and feel valued.

Skills

Engagement with pupils

Team collaboration

Relationship building

Reflective practice

Commitment to CPD

Effective communication

Creative teaching

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We’re looking for a Teacher who:

• Delivers high-quality learning experiences that inspire, challenge and engage.
• Brings lessons to life and creates memorable experiences for children.
• Builds strong, positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
• Has high expectations and a genuine belief that every child can succeed.
• Creates a positive, inclusive and nurturing classroom environment.
• Is a team player who enjoys sharing ideas, supporting colleagues and working collaboratively.
• Communicates with warmth, clarity and purpose.
• Is reflective, resilient and committed to continuous professional development.
• Brings energy, enthusiasm and a sense of humour to school life.
• Is excited by the opportunity to contribute to our continued journey of improvement.
• Has experience in EYFS, or an interest in teaching within EYFS, although this is not essential.

What the school offers its staff

What we offer:

• A warm and welcoming school community where everyone belongs.
• Enthusiastic, engaged pupils who love learning.
• A supportive leadership team that values your ideas and ambitions.
• Opportunities to develop your skills and grow professionally.
• A collaborative culture where staff support and learn from one another.
• The freedom to teach creatively and make your mark.
• The chance to make a genuine difference to children’s lives every day.

Further details about the role

Class Teacher – Winton Primary School

MPR, 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract to cover Maternity Leave

Desired Start Date – February 2027

Ready for a school where your ideas matter?

You’ve got the enthusiasm, commitment and belief that every child can succeed.

Whether you’re an experienced teacher looking for a fresh challenge or a teacher at an earlier stage of your career ready to develop your craft, you’re looking for a school that values your expertise, supports your growth and gives you the freedom to bring learning to life.

We’re looking for a teacher who can spark curiosity, inspire confidence and create a classroom where children can’t wait to learn.

Someone who knows that great teaching is about more than delivering lessons. It’s about building relationships, creating memorable experiences and helping every child discover what they’re capable of.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a vibrant, ambitious primary school for a 12-month fixed-term contract and make a genuine difference to the lives of children every single day.

Why Join Us?

Winton is a large, vibrant four-form entry primary school with a big heart and even bigger ambitions.

As part of Southern Education Trust, we are driven by a clear moral purpose: Making Lives Better. This is underpinned by our values of Kindness, Creativity and Collaboration, which shape everything we do, from the way we support one another as staff to the opportunities we create for our pupils.

Our vision is simple: to be a school at the heart of our community, where children are happy, inspired and successful.

Our staff are dedicated, supportive and passionate about what they do, and our leadership team is committed to ensuring both pupils and staff thrive.

We’re looking for a Teacher who:

• Delivers high-quality learning experiences that inspire, challenge and engage.
• Brings lessons to life and creates memorable experiences for children.
• Builds strong, positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
• Has high expectations and a genuine belief that every child can succeed.
• Creates a positive, inclusive and nurturing classroom environment.
• Is a team player who enjoys sharing ideas, supporting colleagues and working collaboratively.
• Communicates with warmth, clarity and purpose.
• Is reflective, resilient and committed to continuous professional development.
• Brings energy, enthusiasm and a sense of humour to school life.
• Is excited by the opportunity to contribute to our continued journey of improvement.
• Has experience in EYFS, or an interest in teaching within EYFS, although this is not essential.

What we offer:

• A warm and welcoming school community where everyone belongs.
• Enthusiastic, engaged pupils who love learning.
• A supportive leadership team that values your ideas and ambitions.
• Opportunities to develop your skills and grow professionally.
• A collaborative culture where staff support and learn from one another.
• The freedom to teach creatively and make your mark.
• The chance to make a genuine difference to children’s lives every day.

Join Us

At Winton Primary School, we are proud of our mission to inspire, motivate and challenge every child to become a confident, caring and lifelong learner.

If you share our passion for helping children thrive and want to be part of a supportive, ambitious and forward-thinking team, we would love to hear from you.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Please ensure a full work history is completed in your application form including any gaps of employment. Applicants will be required to complete satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) check is required for this post prior to commencement. The Trust is an equal opportunities employer.