Job Description

St Mary's CE Primary School (Bridport) is looking for a Class Teacher - Key Stage 1 & 2 to join our fantastic team. Could this be you?


Actual Salary 32,916-51,048 per annum (M1 to M6/ UP3)


This job is Full Time - Term Time Only: 1265 Annualised Hours


It is offered on a Permanent basis


Approximate start date: 1 January 2026


Closing Date for Applications:

12.00 pm on Monday 20 October 2025

Interview Date:

Friday 24 October 2025

Bridport St Mary's Primary School is looking to appoint an experienced teacher with a proven track record of excellent practice. Could this be you?


We are looking for someone who:

Is committed to excellence, inclusion and high expectations for all. Is a reflective practitioner, highly effective in the planning, teaching and evaluation of learning opportunities. Is able to build and maintain positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and families. Can lead by example, demonstrate excellent professionalism and is ready to learn and grow with us. Genuine commitment to our vision and values. Is willing to collaborate with others and seek and accept advice. Is rigorous in ensuring all pupils make good progress. Is able to contribute to the wider life of the school.

A clean driving licence and your own transport is essential for travel across the Trust's multiple sites and schools.


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


If you have any further questions, please contact the recruiting manager

Sarah Elliott on 01308 422846

or by emailing

recruitmentwest@initiolearning.org

About our School

St Mary's is located on the edge of Bridport, just a short walk from West Bay and the beautiful Jurassic coastline! Once located across three sites in the town the current school was opened in 1991 by Dick King Smith. Visitors regularly comment on the friendly, family feel that is tangible when you spend time in the school.


Our vision at St Mary's is to 'build a caring community where all can learn and shine!' We are very blessed to have a highly experienced and dedicated team of staff who care deeply about nurturing and encouraging children to achieve their very best. We aim to work in partnership with parents, to ensure all the children in our care achieve their full potential.


Each child is unique and our staff work together to deliver a broad curriculum with many varied and exciting opportunities to enable children to learn in different ways, achieve their best and develop their talents and abilities. We want children to be proud of, and enthusiastic about, being part of our school.


We hope that by visiting our school and looking at our website you will feel this is a team that you want to join, bringing your strengths and experience to St Mary's. If you would like to arrange a visit please refer to the contact details above.


For more information please visit our school website: https://www.stmarybridport.co.uk/


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.