Job Description

Verwood CE First School is looking for a Class Teacher - First School (Main Scale) to join our fantastic team. Could this be you?


Actual Salary 32,916 - 45,352 per annum (M1 to M6)


This job is


It is offered on a Temporary basisuntil 31/08/26


Approximate start date 26/01/2026.


We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and exceptional teacher who has the knowledge and expertise to ensure all children receive a high standard of education across all aspects of the curriculum.


We are looking for an outstanding individual who is:

A confident classroom teacher Committed to raising standards and achievement Enthusiastic, imaginative and reflective Skilled at building positive relationships with children, staff, parents and local school committee members An effective team member Committed to continuous professional development Committed to a child centred ethos Passionate about providing a caring, nurturing environment, sympathetic to our Christian values Able to inspire and motivate our learners, has high expectations and a drive to enable pupils to be the best they can be 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 Annie Nesbitt (anesbitt@verwoodfirstschool.org) for any further questions


Interview Date:

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:

a genuine commitment to supporting professional development a supportive and flexible working environment which offers equal opportunities for all free onsite parking access to the local government or teachers pension scheme a range of employee benefits including Cycle to Work and Health Cash Plan

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.