Teacher - Shaftesbury Primary School

Dorset Council UK; Shaftesbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership development

Support and training

Multi-academy trust (SAST)

Job summary

Dorset Council UK in Shaftesbury seeks a dedicated Year 6 Class Teacher for maternity cover starting February 2027. You will inspire pupils, foster a love of learning and build positive relationships within a caring environment.

The successful candidate will work as part of a supportive team, contribute to curriculum delivery, and help pupils reach their best potential while upholding our values in a welcoming school community.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate a passion for education and making a difference.
• Nurturing environment aligned with Christian values.
• Proven ability to lead and develop subject areas.
• Able to motivate learners and maintain high expectations.
• Committed to partnership and collaborative working.

Responsibilities

• Teach Year 6 on maternity cover from February 2027.
• Inspire independence and resilience in pupils.
• Lead subject areas and contribute to school improvement.

Skills

Passion for education

Inspire learners

Promote high standards

Collaborative mindset

Job description

We are looking for a dedicated and creative Year 6 Class Teacher to join our team on a maternity cover basis from February 2027. This is an exciting opportunity for a teacher who wants to make a real difference, building positive relationships and creating a classroom where children feel confident, challenged and excited to learn.

As Year 6 teacher, you will play a key role in supporting pupils through an important stage of their education. You will inspire them to achieve your best, develop their independence and resilience, and prepare them for the next chapter of their learning journey.

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).
• Is able to 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

Our values and ethos focus on developing a love of learning, high achievement both personally and academically which comes from the tremendous work of all our staff and the great achievements of our children.