Salary: MPS/UPS (dependent on experience)
Contract Type: 0.4 FTE, Fixed Term for 1 year
Start Date: September 2026
Location: Weymouth, Dorset

Join Our Team

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and highly motivated Class Teacher (KS2) to join our welcoming and ambitious school community from September 2026 on a 0.4 FTE, fixed term contract.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a school with high expectations, excellent behaviour, enthusiastic children and a dedicated staff team. Our teaching approach is rooted in mastery lesson design, with a strong focus on clear modelling, guided practice, responsive teaching and ensuring all pupils achieve success.

We are looking for someone who will embrace our values, contribute positively to school life and share our commitment to delivering excellent teaching for every child.

 Why Join Us?

At our school, you will benefit from:

• A warm, welcoming and supportive staff team
• Excellent behaviour and consistent routines, allowing teachers to focus on high-quality teaching
• Enthusiastic, engaged pupils who are eager to learn
• Strong links with DSAT, providing access to high-quality trust-wide CPL and professional development opportunities
• A clear and ambitious approach to teaching and learning through mastery pedagogy
• A culture of collaboration, coaching and continuous improvement
• Opportunities to grow professionally at every stage of your career

 We are looking for someone who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), or will achieve this before September 2026
• We welcome applications from teachers at all stages of their career, including ECTs
• Has a secure understanding of effective primary teaching practice, including phonics
• Is committed to delivering high-quality teaching for all pupils
• Can plan and deliver engaging, well-structured lessons that build on prior learning
• Uses assessment effectively to identify misconceptions and adapt teaching responsively
• Has high expectations for behaviour, presentation and achievement
• Can effectively adapt teaching to meet the needs of all learners, including pupils with SEND
• Builds strong, positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues
• Is reflective, organised, enthusiastic and committed to ongoing professional development
• Will contribute positively to the wider life of the school community

 The successful candidate will:

• Teach a class full time
• Plan and deliver high-quality lessons using a mastery approach
• Use effective assessment to support strong pupil progress
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the school and wider trust
• Contribute to the wider life and ethos of the school
• Maintain high expectations and create a positive learning environment where children thrive

 School Visits

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged.

We warmly welcome prospective applicants to come and see our school in action, meet our staff and pupils, and gain a feel for our approach to teaching and learning before submitting an application.

This can also include an informal conversation with the Deputy Headteacher, who would be happy to discuss the role, answer any questions and share more about life at our school.

To arrange a visit, please contact the school office at office@standrews.dsat.org.uk to book a suitable time.

 We want our staff to thrive so we offer an extensive range of wellness services and professional learning opportunities to support growth and development. Please visit our website for further details: Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust - Wellness 

We value the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from all.  If you are interested in this position and would like to have a more detailed conversation before making the decision to apply for the post, please give us a call and we will be happy to help you with as much detail as possible to support this process.

When you have enough information to make your decision to apply, please complete all sections of the application form. CVs will not be accepted.

All applicants will be notified of the shortlisting decisions by email. References for shortlisted candidates will be requested before interviews. 

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All applicants will be subject to a number of checks including the Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.