Job Description

Class Teacher - Year 1 and 2 Class

Pickwick Academy Trust would like to recruit 0.6FTE Year 1 and 2 Class Teacher, based at All Saints Primary School on a maternity cover contract.

Working pattern:

Monday to Wednesday - all day

Salary range:

Between M1 31,650 and MPS6 43,607 per annum (actual salary - 18,990 - 26,164 per annum) depending on experience.

Required to start:

5th January 2026

End date:

Maternity cover

Our School

All Saints is a family-centred, warm and friendly school where we treasure the relationships we have with our parents and carers. We believe that school should be a fun experience for children: visitors always comment on the positive feel we have here. Further to this, we have close our links with our local community who are proud of what we have achieved at All Saints.

We have a dedicated staff who love working at All Saints and do all they can to make the children's learning fun and inspiring, offering support and challenge as required. Under our current team, we have become one of the top performing schools in Dorset: indeed, we have received recognition and thanks about our outcomes from the Minister for Schools.

Whilst we are naturally delighted with of our academic achievements, we are most proud or our wonderful pupils who inspire us each and every day. At All Saints, you will see pupils who are happy and feel safe, who are focused and inquisitive, who are polite, who display positive values and who are engaged in their learning: as a result, their behavior is outstanding.

We warmly welcome visits to our school and would be delighted to show you around our school.

Role overview:

All Saints Primary School would like to recruit an enthusiastic and high-quality teacher with vision and creativity, who enjoys working within a dynamic and committed staff. We believe that children only get one chance to experience childhood, and that they have an absolute right to the highest quality of education.

We are seeking applicants who are:

Confident teachers who demonstrate high expectations of both pupil achievement and behaviour for all Energetic, warm and caring Passionate about learning and demonstrate a desire to research and find out more in order to improve their own practice Can work creatively using our outstanding curriculum as a starting point Flexible, with a strong commitment to teamwork Have great organisational, interpersonal and communication skills Keen to share and develop professionally as an outstanding, skilled teacher who demonstrates a potential for future leadership Experience with working across all Primary Key Stages
Please refer to the job description and person specification for further information.

The selection process will include a lesson observation and a formal interview.

What we offer:

A supportive team with a focus on high quality CPD

Enthusiastic and motivated children who enjoy school

A dedicated team of staff and governors

A commitment to further professional development

The opportunity to work collaboratively with other leaders within Pickwick Academy Trust schools

Generous contributory pension provision

Family friendly policies

Commitment to flexible working;

Generous terms and conditions, and transparent policies with staff consulted directly on all key HR policies

Access to Employee Wellbeing support and counselling telephone support for all staff

Strong central team committed to and providing high level of support for staff at all levels

People Strategy in place setting out the Trust's commitments and initiatives to support staff

A real family and togetherness feel, where everyone is included and listened to, and ensures no one feels isolated

Free eye tests (for those assessed as regular Display Equipment Users, and glasses if needed specifically for particular roles)

Free annual flu jab

Partnership with the Motor Source Group, enabling staff to benefit from discounts on new and used cars (average 4k saving on a standard new car)

Wiltshire Rewards (LA scheme enabling discounts across a range of retail outlets - available to Wiltshire schools)

Emergency Salary Advance Scheme

How to apply:

To apply use the following link https://mynewterm.com/jobs/151732/EDV-2025-ASCEVCPS-87415

Closing date:

7pm on Saturday 8th November 2025

Interview date:

Friday 14th November 2025

Please do not apply via the Indeed website and please note that we cannot accept CVs.

Please be aware that this role may be closed ahead of the deadline if sufficient applications are received.

EXTERNAL CANDIDATES:

If you have previously applied for one of Pickwick Academy Trust's vacancies using our My New Term applicant tracker system, please ensure that your application is updated with your current workplace details and responsibilities.

Additionally, please remember to nominate a referee. In line with KCSIE policy, the reference must come from someone within the leadership team, if you have worked in a school previously please nominate the Headteacher.

INTERNAL CANDIDATES:

If you have previously applied for one of Pickwick Academy Trust's vacancies using our My New Term applicant tracker system, please ensure that your application is updated with your current workplace details and responsibilities.

Additionally, please remember to nominate a referee from Pickwick Academy Trust. In line with KCSIE policy, we require the reference must come from the Headteacher.

Talent Pool

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. By joining, you'll stay connected with our Trust and be considered for future opportunities across our 21 schools as soon as they arise. It's a great way to ensure you're on our radar for roles that match your skills and interests. Please use the following link

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to join in.

Safeguarding and Pre-employment checks

At Pickwick Academy Trust we are committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we require anyone joining our school to actively contribute to this commitment.

All shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches as part of safer recruitment due diligence. Successful candidates will be subject to a range of pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check and a barred list check if working in regulated activity

Inclusive Community

Pickwick Academy Trust is a friendly and inclusive community and is committed to equality of opportunity for all. Our aim is to ensure that no applicant or employee is discriminated against or is disadvantaged by policies, procedures, conditions or requirements. We have a caring and supportive environment where wellbeing is a key priority - flexible working requests will be considered.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013, 2020 and 2023

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: 31,650.00-43,607.00 per year

Expected hours: 19.5 per week

Benefits:

Company pension
Work Location: In person