Job Description

St John's CE First School is looking for a Class Teacher - First School [Maternity Cover] to join our fantastic team. Could this be you?


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


This job is Full Timeand is offered on a fixed term basis to cover maternity leave until 31 December 2026.


Approximate start date 01/01/2026.


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

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


Closing Date: Midnight on Sunday 2 November 2025


Interview Date: Friday 7 November 2025


If you have any further questions, please contact

Sarah Small on 01202 883675

or by emailing

recruitment@stjohnsfirstschool.org

About our School

Part of Initio Learning Trust, St John's CE First School is a vibrant school with strong links to the local community. The school is well resourced; has extensive opportunities for outdoor learning; has a happy, friendly and supportive staff team and children who are eager to learn and achieve their best.

We can offer you

:

Children who are keen to learn A friendly, welcoming and supportive staff team An environment where children flourish The opportunity to work within Initio Learning Trust, a forward-thinking and growing multi-academy trust

For more information please visit our school website:

http://www.stjohnswimborne.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 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.