KS2 Class Teacher

Teaching Vacancies; Lower Blandford St Mary; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative team

Career path

Flexible working

Training & development

Pension scheme

Job summary

Hamwic Education Trust is seeking a KS2 Class Teacher for Year 5 at Bearwood Primary & Nursery School, starting January 2027. The role requires a confident, capable teacher who can motivate pupils with high expectations for academic, emotional and social development through a trauma-informed approach.

The successful candidate will create an engaging, inclusive classroom, be passionate and driven, and willing to contribute to wider school life.

Qualifications

• Belief in motivating, passionate and positive teaching to improve outcomes.
• Ability to create a stimulating, inclusive and safe learning environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with parents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Fulfil professional responsibilities of a teacher as per the relevant pay and conditions document.
• Meet the Teachers' Standards and HET Standards for Teachers & School Leaders.
• Demonstrate inspiration, enthusiasm and creativity in classroom practice.
• Build strong relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
• Support after-school learning opportunities and contribute to wider school life.

Skills

Trauma-informed approach

Interpersonal skills

Motivation and positivity

Commitment to raising standards

Education

QTS or ECT welcome

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Bearwood Primary & Nursery School are seeking to appoint a KS2 Class Teacher in Year 5, starting in January 2027.

We are looking for a new colleague to join our dedicated team. Above all applicants must believe that with motivation, passion and positivity they can make a difference to the children and their families, raise aspirations and ensure the best possible outcomes for everyone.

The successful candidate will be a confident and competent teacher (we welcome applications from ECTs) with high expectations of children’s academic, emotional and social development through a trauma informed approach. The successful applicant will also be skilled in creating a stimulating and purposeful learning environment and have excellent interpersonal skills. They will be passionate, driven, and willing to ‘go that extra mile’ when contributing to the wider aspects of school life.

The teacher will:

• Fulfil the professional responsibilities of a teacher, as set out in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document
• Meet the expectations set out in the Teachers’ Standards (see link Teachers’ Standards guidance)
• Meet the expectations set out in the HET Standards for Teachers & School Leaders as part of the Professional Development policy.
• An inspirational, enthusiastic classroom practitioner
• Able to create a stimulating and inclusive environment full of fun for all pupils
• Committed to bringing imagination and creativity to their teaching
• Skilled at building great relationships with parents and staff
• Committed to raising standards and achievement in all areas of school life
• Committed to using a trauma informed approach to support all the children in our care
• Be willing to undertake professional development to develop your understanding and knowledge
• Willing to support after-school learning opportunities

What the school offers its staff

• 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
• 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

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.

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.

Commitment to safeguarding

Hamwic Education Trust (HET) are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of our pupils, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process including enhanced criminal record and barring checks, scrutiny of work and training history, robust referencing, and other 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 CPD to maintain safe working practices and to safeguard our pupils.