KS2 Class Teacher

BCP Council; Poole; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Teacher Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Benefits portal with discounts

Wellbeing support

Financial wellbeing guidance

Blue Light card

Job summary

Bearwood Primary & Nursery School in Poole, Dorset, seeks a KS2 Class Teacher for Year 5 to start January 2027. The successful candidate will join a supportive team, delivering high-quality teaching through a trauma-informed approach and a commitment to nurturing every child.

The role offers a permanent contract (full-time 1.0 or 0.8 FTE) with opportunities for professional development and a collaborative school culture driven by the Bearwood Belief and core values Ready, Respectful, Safe.

Qualifications

• Inspiring and effective KS2 classroom practitioner.
• Able to create a stimulating, inclusive learning environment.
• Committed to high expectations of academic, emotional and social development.

Responsibilities

• Fulfil the professional responsibilities of a teacher as set out in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document.
• Meet the Teachers’ Standards and HET Standards for Teachers & School Leaders as part of PD policy.
• Willing to support after-school learning opportunities.

Skills

KS2 teaching

Class teacher

Trauma-informed

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Job description

Bearwood Primary and Nursery School

Location: Bearwood Primary & Nursery School

Contract: Full time – 1.0 (would also consider 0.8 FTE)

Permanent

Salary: Mainscale (M1 £34,069 FTE – M6 £46,940 FTE) or Upper (£49,134 - £52,835 FTE)

Application deadline: Monday 16th November 2026 at 9am

Interview date: Monday 23rd November 2026

Start Date: 1st January 2027

Bearwood Primary & Nursery School is a vibrant, one-form entry school catering for children aged 2 to 11, situated in the north of Poole, Dorset. Rooted in our vision of Learning, Enjoying, Succeeding Together, we are proud to be a trauma-informed school that places the wellbeing and success of every child at the heart of all we do. Our Bearwood Belief underpins a nurturing and inclusive environment where children thrive academically, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. We are privileged to serve our local community, offering a rich and inspiring curriculum that builds knowledge and skills from the Early Years through to Year 6. Led by a dedicated and caring team, Bearwood is a school full of charm and values, where children are supported to reach their full potential. Our core values – Ready, Respectful, Safe – guide our daily practice and foster a culture of mutual respect and high expectations. Joining our team means becoming part of a collaborative, forward-thinking school community that is passionate about making a difference. Bearwood Primary & Nursery School is part of 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.

Role Summary

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 or student 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.

We are seeking a professional individual who:

• 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 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
• 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.