Job Description

St. Osmund's C.E. Middle School is an over-subscribed Middle School for Years 5 - 8, located in the thriving county town of Dorchester. The school is proudly part of the Wessex Multi Academy Trust and is Ofsted Good in all areas (2022).



We are a Church of England School built upon the Christian values of hope, community, respect and love.



We are seeking to appoint a skilled classroom teacher, for two terms to cover a maternity leave who can teach the KS2 primary curriculum from January 2026 to August 2026. This is a full time role to work with our year 5 and 6 students.



At St. Osmund's C.E. Middle School we have:


A Christian vision and values which underpin all our work, Pupils who are motivated and love their school, A safe school where young people and staff feel that they belong, First middle school nationally to become a

When the Adults Change Partner School

, A relationships policy which secures good behaviour for learning, A living and breathing celebration of diversity in all school life, Staff who work collaboratively to allow all pupils to achieve their potential, contributing positively to the world, Eco-Schools Green Flag (with Distinction) Fantastic resources, buildings and grounds which form a stimulating working environment, A happy school where a sense of humour is welcomed!

Visits to the school are encouraged: please call to make an appointment when the Head of school will tour you. Planned tours are taking place Tuesday 9th September 4pm, Thursday 11th September 9am, Friday 12th September 1:50pm, Friday 19th September 9am and 1:50pm.



An information pack can be found here: Recruitment pack



Applications from both experienced and early career teachers will be welcomed.


Please email Mrs R Golledge at recruitment@stosmunds.wessex.ac for further details.



All applications should be made on-line. CV's will not be accepted. Please apply if your heart tells you that you could belong with us.



Closing date is Monday 22nd September, interviews will be held on Thursday 2nd October.




Wessex MAT will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. In line with KCSIE guidance, this will be part of safer recruitment checks, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.



Wessex MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and Children's Barred List check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.



Wessex MAT recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce and is committed to building a workforce which reflects diversity from the communities it serves. The Trust values the contributions from all staff from a wide range of different backgrounds and actively seeks to promote an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. The Trust supports fair promotion and cultural acceptance. Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010 Wessex MAT welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process which is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.



This role is UK- based and your right to work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.



The salary quoted is the annual salary for the position at the time of advert. The salary will be paid in equal monthly instalments and will be adjusted at the start of employment and again if leaving part way through the school year to ensure the correct salary is received for the work completed in an academic year.