Class Teacher - First School

Verwood CE First School is looking for a Class Teacher - First School to join our fantastic {Team:} team. Could this be you?

Actual Salary £13,166.40 - £18,140.80 per annum (M1 to M6)

This job is {Full Time/ Part Time/ Part Time - Term Time Only:} for {Annualised Hours:} annual hours (0.4 FTE).

It is offered on a Temporary basis until 31-Aug-2027

Approximate start date 01/01/2027.

Verwood CE First School and Nursery is looking to recruit a main scale teacher to join their fantastic team on a fixed term basis covering maternity leave from 1st January 2027 until 31st August 2027 on a 0.4 FTE contract. The successful candidate will work Thursday and Friday each week teaching our wonderful year 4 children. This pattern of work may change as the year progresses based on the needs of the school.

The successful candidate will be a highly motivated and exceptional teacher who has the knowledge and expertise to ensure all children receive a high standard of education across all aspects of the KS2 curriculum. Could this be you?

We are looking for an outstanding individuals who is:

• A confident classroom teacher

• Committed to raising standards and achievement

• Enthusiastic, imaginative and reflective

• Skilled at building positive relationships with children, staff, parents and local school committee members

• An effective team member

• Able to provide adaptive teaching to ensure excellent learning outcomes for all pupils

• Confident with taking responsibility for leading a team of specialist staff and teaching assistants, and is able to liaise with external agencies, parents and primary colleagues

• Committed to continuous professional development

• Committed to a child centred ethos

• Passionate about providing a caring, nurturing environment, sympathetic to our Christian values

• Able to inspire and motivate our learners, has high expectations and a drive to enable pupils to be the best they can be

• Able to promote high standards of behaviour

We welcome and encourage candidates to request a school tour before applying.

Please refer to the attached job description for further details.

Please contact for any further questions

Closing date: 28th October 2026

Interview Date: 5th November 2026

If you have any further questions, please contact Kerrie Donnelly, People Officer, by emailing or call the school office on 01202 822652

About our School

Verwood First School is part of Initio Learning Trust, and is situated in the heart of Verwood. We are a vibrant Church School and Nursery that welcomes children from age 2 to 9, covering Nursery to Year 4.

We are proud to have an experienced, friendly and supportive staff team, and children who are eager to learn and who want to do their best every day.