Lead Primary Teacher & Curriculum Leader

The Dorchester; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dorchester Learning Centre is seeking an experienced Primary Lead to lead its small primary provision (up to 20 pupils) in Dorset, England. The role combines day-to-day management with a teaching commitment, ensuring high-quality education and wellbeing for vulnerable pupils.

You will work with the senior leadership team to shape curriculum, support staff, and develop effective approaches for SEMH needs, while maintaining a strong focus on safeguarding and positive pupil outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experienced and highly effective primary teacher with EYFS experience.
• Strong understanding of curriculum, teaching and learning.
• Committed to safeguarding and improving outcomes for vulnerable children.
• Able to lead, motivate and support colleagues.
• Calm, flexible, and able to make good decisions in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day organisation and operation of the primary provision.
• Provide leadership, support and guidance to primary teaching and support staff.
• Lead development and delivery of an ambitious, engaging primary curriculum.
• Promote high standards of teaching, learning and behaviour.
• Monitor pupil progress and adapt provision to individual needs.
• Support staff to develop approaches for SEMH needs and barriers to learning.
• Work with families, schools and other professionals to secure positive pupil outcomes.
• Contribute to safeguarding and wellbeing of pupils.
• Teach within the primary provision and model excellent classroom practice.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum development

Team motivation

Safeguarding

Job description

The Dorchester Learning Centre is seeking an experienced Primary Lead to lead its small primary provision (up to 20 pupils) in Dorset, England. The role combines day-to-day management with a teaching commitment, ensuring high-quality education and wellbeing for vulnerable pupils.

You will work with the senior leadership team to shape curriculum, support staff, and develop effective approaches for SEMH needs, while maintaining a strong focus on safeguarding and positive pupil outcomes.