Verwood CE First School is looking for a Class Teacher - First School to join our fantastic {Team:} team. Could this be you?
Actual Salary £26,332.80 - £36,281.60 per annum per annum (M1 to M6)
This job is {Full Time/ Part Time/ Part Time - Term Time Only:} for 1012 annual hours (0.8 FTE).
It is offered on a Temporary basis until 31-Aug-2027.
Approximate start date 12/10/2026.
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 12th October 2026 until 31st August 2027 on a 0.8 FTE contract. The successful candidate will work Tuesday - Friday each week, with Tuesday and Wednesdays providing dedicated SENDCO time, and Thursdays and Fridays will be spent 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, as well as holding the ability to co-ordinate high quality SEND provision. 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
Able to evaluate and improve outcomes for students with SEND through effective analysis of data
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. Whilst closed for the summer, the school will be open to pupils again on Thursday 3 September.
Please refer to the attached job description for further details.
Please contact for any further questions
Closing date: 11th September 2026 (Midday)
Interview Date: 18th September 2026
Please refer to the attached job description for more details about the role.
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.