Classroom Teacher at Highcliffe St Mark Primary School

Dorset Council UK; Coleford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Highcliffe St Mark Primary School in Christchurch is seeking a Year 5 class teacher to start January 2027 to cover maternity leave until the end of the summer term 2027. The successful candidate will join a supportive staff team and help maintain a happy, motivated learning environment.

The role requires experience in primary education, a commitment to relational practice, and the ability to work well within our church school community, delivering a varied and engaging curriculum.

Qualifications

• Experience of teaching in primary schools.
• Commitment to relational practice as key to good behaviour.
• Passion for children’s learning and social/emotional development.
• Enjoy working as part of an enthusiastic team.
• High standards for themselves and for their pupils.

Responsibilities

• Teach a Year 5 class.
• Foster strong relationships within the school community.
• Deliver a varied and engaging curriculum including French/Computing/Forest School where appropriate.

Skills

Relational practice

Team collaboration

Passion for learning

Classroom management

Education

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

Bachelors in Primary Education

Job description

Are you a creative and energetic teacher looking to build strong relationships within a happy and supportive school community? If so, our school might have the perfect opportunity for you. Highcliffe St Mark Primary School is looking for a year 5 class teacher to start in January 2027 to cover a maternity leave until the end of the summer term 2027. The successful candidate will join a highly committed and supportive staff team where the children are happy, confident and motivated.
Our school is situated in a quiet and popular residential area in the coastal location of Highcliffe in the borough of Christchurch. We have strong links within our community and as a church school we have good connections with our local church. Our staff work together as a very supportive team who are continually striving for high standards of education for our children, whilst ensuring that a stimulating and varied curriculum is maintained. We provide a wide range of professional development opportunities for our staff and offer both internal and external additional training.
We are fortunate to have additional learning spaces such as a music and drama, STEM and cookery rooms. Our extensive school grounds benefit from an all weather sports pitch, a good sized playing field, excellent wildlife and forest schools areas and a heated open air swimming pool. We like to use our grounds as a “classroom without walls” and encourage forest schools and other outdoor learning opportunities.
As a Church of England Foundation School we respect all individuals in a secure and caring environment based on our core Christian Values of Courage, Compassion and Respect. We maintain a high level of excellent TA support as we believe that investing in the right support enables our children to thrive. Senior Leaders are committed to reducing workload and are ever mindful of this when we plan improvement for our school. We encourage a team approach within and across year groups to protect the wellbeing of our staff.

The Successful Candidates Should

• Have experience of teaching in Primary Schools
• Be committed to relational practice, knowing that strong relationships are the key to good behaviour
• Be passionate about children’s learning as well as their social and emotional development
• Enjoy working as part of an enthusiastic team
• Have high standards for themselves and for their children

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.

Closing date - Tuesday 20 October 2026

Interview date - Wednesday 4 November 2026