Job Description

St Mary's CE First School (Charminster) is looking for a class teacher to join our fantastic team. Could this be you?

Actual Salary 32,916 - 51,048 per annum (Main Scale & Upper Scale)*
This job is full time for 1265 annual hours.*
It is offered on a permanent basis.*
Approximate start date 01/01/2026.*


Are you an inspiring and dedicated class teacher looking for a new challenge and an opportunity to make a lasting impact? We are seeking a highly-effective teacher who can initially teach our Year Three children and who brings with them the expertise and skills needed to lead our teaching & learning of Maths.


We are looking for a passionate, forward-thinking teacher with a deep understanding and passion of Maths. You will work closely with the school's Deputy Headteacher and our dedicated staff to sustain and build upon the progress we have already made, ensuring every child is able to be their best.


At St Mary's, you will find a warm and welcoming school community, a supportive team, and a culture where high expectations are supported by a highly nurturing environment.


If you are ready to make a difference and join our wonderful team, we would love to hear from you!

Please refer to the attached job description and recruitment pack for more details about the role.

If you have any further questions, please contact Bev Hayes on 01305 263880 or by emailing

About our School

Located just outside of Dorchester, St Mary's is a wonderful school, full of happy children who love to learn and dedicated adults who love to teach. We are a single-form entry first school with close links to our local church and preschool communities.


We pride ourselves on our nurturing ethos which has every child at the centre of all we do. We have a fantastic team who believe in working in partnership with parents and the community to ensure that all of our children are happy and successful.


We strive to be the best that we can be and are now looking to sustain many of the improvements we have made over the past couple of years.


Our vision of 'Be the best that you can be. Shine God's love for all to see.' drives our mission to continually grow and develop as a school and as individuals, wrapped in a nurturing family-centered environment. Our values of Friendship, Joy, Service, Hope, Compassion and Courage strongly support our vision and everything we do is built around these.


We welcome visits to our school - if you would like to arrange a visit or require more information, please contact Bev Hayes on 01305 263880 or by emailing


Initio Learning Trust comprises 17 schools across Dorset, with our head office based in Wimborne. Formed in February 2022 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.