Teacher - Sherborne Abbey Primary School

Dorset Council UK; Sherborne; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorset Council UK invites applications for a Lower KS2 Class Teacher on a full-time, fixed-term basis to cover staff absence. The school, part of the SAST trust, emphasises supportive teamwork, strong collaboration, and a forward-thinking approach to develop learners

We welcome applicants at any career stage who are passionate about education, committed to nurturing a caring environment, and eager to lead curriculum areas while upholding high behavioural standards.

Qualifications

• Passion for education and making a difference to children’s lives.
• Caring, nurturing environment aligned with our values.
• Excellent classroom practitioner with potential to lead subject areas.
• Interest in the curriculum and willingness to lead areas.
• Commitment to inclusion and inspiring learners.
• High expectations and drive to enable pupils to be their best.
• Promotes high standards of behaviour.
• Desire to grow, learn and lead within a Trust.
• Positive, proactive approach and collaborative spirit.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and motivate pupils through high-quality teaching.
• Create engaging learning experiences for Lower KS2 learners.
• Help every child achieve their full potential.
• Lead subject area(s) and contribute to curriculum development.

Skills

Passion for education

Inclusion

Curriculum leadership

High expectations

Collaboration

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, 32.5 hours per week, £32,916 - £45,352 Annually (Actual).

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