Durweston Church of England Primary School

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Teacher @ Durweston Church of England Primary School

Blandford Forum, South WestOnsitePart-timePosted 26 days ago

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About this role

We are seeking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Class Teacher (0.4 FTE) to join our team from September 2026 on a part time, fixed term contract. The role is likely to be based in KS2 and would be worked across 4 afternoons.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a school with high expectations, strong behaviour, and a clear focus on high-quality teaching and learning. Our approach is rooted in mastery lesson design, ensuring all pupils secure strong foundations and make sustained progress over time.

As a small village school, we believe we get to know all of our children as individuals and strive to bring out the best in each of them. We have high expectations of work and behaviour but, as well as working hard, we make sure our children have fun too. Our vision is to 'Feed the mind, nurture the spirit and free the imagination.' By offering the richest curriculum that we can, and inspiring a commitment to our values of courage, compassion and joy, we hope to ensure that our children are well prepared for whatever happens in their lives when they leave us.

We are also fortunate to enjoy an outstanding location. The Stour flows past us on one side whilst on the other, the local farmer allows us to explore his fields and forests - we have our own forest school area which all children visit regularly. The church is next door and we hold assembly there regularly.

Our 2026 OFSTED report recognised that we are strong in all areas The inspector was hugely impressed by the outstanding behaviour and attitude of our children, and the warm, nurturing relationships that exist between all members of the school community.

Why Join Us?

Strong links with DSAT, providing access to high-quality, trust-wide CPL and professional developmentA school with excellent behaviour and consistent routines, allowing teachers to focus on teachingA clear and supportive mastery approach to teaching and learningEnthusiastic, engaged pupils who are eager to learnA supportive and collaborative staff teamA culture of continuous improvement and professional growthWhat We’re Looking ForWe are looking for a teacher who:

Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) (or is on track to achieve it)Has a secure understanding of the primary curriculum, including phonicsIs committed to mastery approaches, ensuring all pupils achieve successThe ability to plan and deliver well-structured lessons with clear progression across the primary phaseUses assessment effectively to inform teaching and address misconceptionsHas strong behaviour management and high expectations for all pupilsCan adapt teaching to meet the needs of all learners, including those with SENDBuilds positive relationships with pupils, staff and familiesIs reflective, organised and committed to ongoing professional developmentWhat the Role InvolvesPlanning and delivering high-quality lessons using a mastery approach (clear modelling, guided practice and independent application)Using effective questioning to check understanding and address misconceptions in the momentMonitoring, assessing and recording pupil progress to inform next stepsWorking collaboratively with colleagues across the school and wider trustContributing to the wider life of the school communityMaintaining high expectations for behaviour, achievement and presentationWhen 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.

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.

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