Lower KS2 Class Teacher

Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School; Sherborne; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School in Sherborne invites applications for a Lower KS2 Class Teacher. This full-time fixed-term role runs until April 2027 to cover staff absence, with potential for permanency.

We value caring, curiosity, and partnerships within our Trust. The successful candidate will inspire pupils with high-quality teaching, support all learners, and contribute to school improvement within SAST.

Qualifications

• Passion for education and making a difference to children's lives.
• Committed to providing a caring, nurturing environment aligned with Christian values.
• Experience or potential to be an excellent classroom practitioner.

Responsibilities

• Lead teaching for Lower KS2 and deliver high-quality lessons.
• Inspire and motivate pupils to achieve their full potential.
• Contribute to curriculum development and lead subject area(s) if appropriate.
• Promote high standards of behaviour and inclusion.

Job description

Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted and an appointment may be made before the closing date, therefore an early application is encouraged.

Salary: Main Teachers' Pay Scales M1-M6

Contract: Full-time, fixed-term until April 2027 to cover a period of staff absence. There may be an opportunity for the role to become permanent at the end of the fixed-term period

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Lower KS2 Class Teacher to join our friendly and supportive team. Ours is a school where relationships matter, curiosity is encouraged, and every child is supported to thrive.

Whether you are at an early stage in your teaching career or bring a wealth of experience, we are looking for someone to inspire and motivate pupils through high-quality teaching, create engaging learning experiences, and help every child achieve their full potential. This is a wonderful opportunity to join a school within a supportive and forward-thinking Trust, offering clear strengths, strong collaboration, and the ambition and capacity to continue to grow and develop together.

We are looking for an outstanding individual who

• Has a passion for education and making a difference to children’s lives
• Is passionate about providing a caring, nurturing environment, sympathetic to our Christian values
• Is or has the potential to be an excellent classroom practitioner.
• Has an interest in the curriculum including keen to lead subject area(s).
• Has a passion for inclusion and can inspire and motivate our learners
• Has high expectations and a drive to enable pupils to be the best that they can be.
• Is able to promote high standards of behaviour.
• Has the desire to grow, learn and lead.
• Has a positive and optimistic approach; are proactive and confident
• Uses resources, intellect, creativity, and innovation to be successful
• Be committed to partnership, collaboration and sharing

We can provide you:

• A wonderful location and school to begin or develop your education career
• Values and experience of high-quality education
• The chance to make a difference and contribute to the school’s further improvement
• Support, training, and leadership development
• The opportunity to work within SAST, a forward-thinking and growing multi-academy trust

SAST will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. In line with KCSIE guidance, this will be part of safer recruitment checks, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.

Safeguarding responsibilities associated with this role may include engagement in regulatory activity, such as administering first aid or supporting an upset child. It will have contact with young people on a day-to-day basis. SAST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will have to meet the person specification and the post is subject to safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and Children’s Barred List check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

SAST recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce and is committed to building a workforce which reflects diversity from the communities it serves. SAST values the contributions from all staff from a wide range of different backgrounds and actively seeks to promote an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment and at the same time supports fair promotion and cultural acceptance. Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010 SAST welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process which is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

This role is UK- based and your right to work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.