Reception Class Teacher

Canford; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Dumpton School in Wimborne Minster is seeking an outstanding Reception teacher for the Spring and Summer Terms 2027, working on Thursdays and Fridays. The role requires a QTS or equivalent with strong EYFS outcomes and a demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality, inclusive lessons that nurture curious, capable children.

The successful candidate will create a warm classroom culture, engage with parents, and contribute to the school’s values, safeguarding, and professional development

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with outstanding EYFS track record.

Responsibilities

• To promote school values of kindness and high aspirations and be an inspirational role model for the children.
• To create a friendly, happy classroom where every child is valued, nurtured and supported.
• To plan and deliver inspiring EYFS curriculum teaching to encourage love of learning and high potential.
• To plan and deliver lessons aligned with Quality First Teaching principles in an inclusive environment.
• To monitor pupil progress and intervene to ensure all pupils reach potential.
• To build strong links with parents and provide proactive feedback on progress.
• To uphold The Dumpton Way and character education for personal development.
• To engage in professional development and reflect on best practice.
• To contribute to wider development by offering an after-school club or activity.
• To attend staff meetings and integrate within the Pre-Prep team.
• To ensure Health and Safety procedures are followed and safeguarding is active.
• This role may include duties outside the list at the Headmaster’s discretion.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Excellent communication

Creativity and imagination

Inspiring pupils

Relationships with parents

Commitment to professional development

Team collaboration

Good sense of humour

Education

QTS or equivalent

EYFS experience

Experience in independent sector/Prep Schools

Job description

We are looking for an outstanding candidate to teach one of our Reception classes for the Spring and Summer Term of 2027 on Thursday and Fridays.

Key Responsibilities

• To promote at all times the school values of being kind and aiming high, becoming an inspirational role model to the children you teach
• To create a friendly, happy classroom environment where every child is valued, nurtured and supported
• To plan and deliver inspirational teaching of the EYFS Curriculum, ensuring all pupils are encouraged to love their learning as well and achieve their full potential
• To plan and deliver lessons in line with the school’s focus on Quality First Teaching principles, ensuring an inclusive classroom environment where all children can achieve success
• To monitor and track pupil progress efficiently and intervene effectively, ensuring all pupils are supported to fulfil their potential, both through stretch and challenge and early intervention for those requiring additional support
• To build strong links with all parents, ensuring proactive communication about children’s learning experiences, and regular feedback on children’s progress and development
• To embrace the school’s commitment to character education and emotional literacy through ‘The Dumpton Way’ to ensure that all pupils can be supported to fulfil their personal potential
• To show an ongoing commitment to professional development and reflective practice, engaging with the latest research and best practice in education
• To contribute to pupils’ wider personal development by offering an after school club or activity for the children
• To attend Pre-Prep and Whole School Staff Meetings as required, as well as taking an active part in the school’s internal CPD activities
• To become a fully integrated member of a busy and mutually supportive staff team, working collaboratively with other staff in the Pre-Prep at all times
• To ensure that appropriate Health and Safety and hygiene procedures are implemented
• To play an active role in Safeguarding Children and report any concerns or observations to the Designated Safeguarding Lead
• This list of responsibilities is not exhaustive and the employee will be required to perform duties outside of this at the discretion of the Headmaster

Knowledge/Experience

• A qualified teacher (QTS or equivalent) with an outstanding track record of success in EYFS
• Experience of high expectations and outstanding outcomes for pupils
• Experience teaching outside the classroom: sport, performing arts or other co-curricular activities
• An understanding of the Independent Sector and/or Prep Schools
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Capable of inspiring pupils, fellow staff members and the Dumpton parent body
• Creativity and imagination
• An ability to create positive, proactive and supportive relationships with parents
• H ighly committed to own professional development and growth
• A belief that all children can achieve with the right support
• A good sense of humour
• A willingness to uphold the school values of ‘being kind’ and ‘aiming high’ at all times
• A propensity to ‘go the extra mile’
• An appreciation of and interest in the latest educational research and how this can be applied in the classroom

Dumpton School is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in all areas of our Community and encourages applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Dumpton School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All successful job applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening.