St Andrew's Church of England Primary School Β· Weymouth, South West
Salary : MPS/UPS (dependent on experience) Contract Type : Full Time, Permanent Start Date : September 2026 Location : Weymouth, Dorset Join Our Team We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and highly motivated Class Teacher to join our welcoming and ambitious school community from September 2026 on a full-time, permanent contract. It is essential that you are able to work across the Primary range. 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