An exciting opportunity has arisen at Milldown CE Academy for you to be part of the team at our popular and successful school as a class teacher.

We are part of DSAT (The Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust) and benefit from close collaborative within DSAT as well as the local Blandford cluster. We are looking for an enthusiastic, teaching to strengthen our team.

Your individual skills and interests will be nurtured by the Headteacher, Senior Leaders and DSAT, ensuring you are able to develop your career in the most appropriate way for you.

We are ambitious and keen to promote the drive and determination needed to make good things happen. We require a class teacher who has a positive attitude towards self-improvement and a commitment to collaboration & sharing best practice, learning, reflection and improvement. We need someone who is exciting, who expresses unerring positivity, who believes ‘thank you’ is not said enough and who can inspire all around them.

We have a team brimming with strength and potential. We are a learning community that is not afraid to take risks and be innovative, children and staff are happy and enthusiastic and are supportive of each other. Our Christian Values are key to our warm and supportive environment; they are part of everything we do.

We also know life is not just about teaching, there is more to life than work.We value work life balance and have taken many steps to address this for our staff. We haven’t quite nailed that balance yet, we are keen to explore ways in which we can improve.

The successful applicant will need to:

· be willing to embrace, support and develop the Christian ethos of our school

· be a team player

· lead, inspire and motivate children in-line with our vision of ‘Inspire-Believe-Achieve’

· have high expectations of themselves and others

· have a desire to improve their own practice further

In return we are proud to offer you:

· enthusiastic children

· willing, hardworking staff

· supportive parents

· CPD, coaching and ongoing support

· a strong team of governors

· a close collaboration within DSAT and the local cluster of Forum schools

Additional information

Visits to the school are welcomed. Our school website can be found at: www.milldown.dsat.org.uk

Please call us on 01258 452456 for an information pack and to arrange a mutually convenient time to visit the school. Alternatively email us at: office@milldown.dsat.org.uk

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience, then apply now by completing the My New Term online application form. 

The Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust are 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 Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.