Class Teacher - Key Stage 1 & 2
This is a Temporary, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
About this Role
Verwood CE First School is looking for two Main Scale Teachers to join our fantastic team on a 1 year fixed term basis from September 2026 until 31st August 2027. One role will teach Key Stage 1 and one role will teach Key Stage 2. Could this be you?
Actual Salary £32,916 - £45,352 per annum per annum (M1 to M6)
This job is Full Time
It is offered on a Temporary basis until 31-Aug-2027.
Approximate start date 01-Sep-2026.
We are seeking to appoint two highly motivated and exceptional teachers who have the knowledge and expertise to ensure all children receive a high standard of education across all aspects of the curriculum.
We are looking for two outstanding individuals who are:
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A confident classroom teacher
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Committed to raising standards and achievement
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Enthusiastic, imaginative and reflective
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Skilled at building positive relationships with children, staff, parents and local school committee members
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An effective team member
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Committed to continuous professional development
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Committed to a child centred ethos
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Passionate about providing a caring, nurturing environment, sympathetic to our Christian values
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Able to inspire and motivate our learners, has high expectations and a drive to enable pupils to be the best they can be
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Able to promote high standards of behaviour
We welcome visits before applying to come and see our wonderful children and staff.
Please refer to the attached job description for further details.
Please contact recruitment@verwoodfirstschool.org for any further questions
Interview Date: Wednesday 20th May 2026
Please refer to the attached job description for more details about the role.
If you have any further questions, please contact the school office on 01202 822652 or by emailing recruitment@verwoodfirstschool.org
About our School
Verwood First School is part of Initio Learning Trust, and is situated in the heart of Verwood. We are a vibrant Church School and Nursery that welcomes children from age 2 to 9, covering Nursery to Year 4.
We are proud to have an experienced, friendly and supportive staff team, and children who are eager to learn and who want to do their best every day.
For more information please visit our school website: https://www.verwoodfirst.dorset.sch.uk/
We welcome visits to our school - if you would like to arrange a visit or require more information, please refer to the contact details above.
Initio Learning Trust offers a welcoming and supportive environment and can provide:
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a genuine commitment to supporting professional development
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a supportive and flexible working environment which offers equal opportunities for all
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free onsite parking
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access to the local government or teachers pension scheme
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a range of employee benefits including Cycle to Work and Health Cash Plan
About Initio Learning Trust
Initio Learning Trust comprises 19 schools across Dorset, with our head office based in Wimborne. Formed in February 2023 from the merger of The Minerva Learning Trust and Wimborne Academy Trust, we offer outstanding education through every stage of schooling, from nursery through to upper sixth form. We believe in enabling every person to thrive within their role, and our core values of Ambition, Collaboration and Respect underpin the pride we take in offering genuine professional development opportunities for all our staff; and in our focus on staff wellbeing.
Working for Us
Initio Learning Trust is a Disability Confident Committed Employer and aims to provide an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you would like to discuss any changes or support you may need as part of this process, please call or email the recruiting manager (see contact details above).
Initio Learning Trust values and respects the diversity of our workforce, and encourages employees to be their unique selves. Having a diverse and inclusive workforce underpins our core values of collaboration, ambition and respect, and we welcome applications from all sectors of the community regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, social background, religion or belief. Applicant shortlisting is done without reference to any personal data including your name.
Applying for a job with us - other things you need to know
This role is UK based and your Right to Work will need to be verified.
Initio Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
In line with current safer recruitment guidance, we may collect further information for applicants who are shortlisted for interview including criminal record and social media checks, references and verification of qualifications.
All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.
We are covered by the ‘Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975’, which means that we are allowed to ask all candidates to disclose both spent and unspent cautions and criminal convictions to us when applying for a vacancy (except for those which are considered ‘protected’ under the Act).
Anyone who is barred from engaging in regulated activity with children should not apply for any of our vacancies, as doing so may be an offence—which we will report to the Police.
If shortlisted for an interview you will be required to disclose cautions and criminal convictions (except for those which are considered ‘protected’ under the Act).
Please refer to this Caution and Conviction checker for guidance on what needs to be disclosed:
Caution or conviction - Check when to disclose cautions or convictions - GOV.UK
Further information can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:
Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 - GOV.UK
Fluency in English is required for all student and public-facing roles, in accordance with the “fluency duty” (Immigration Act 2016). Please refer to the Job Description for further details.
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