KS2 Class Teacher

Salary: Teachers' Pay Scales Contract: Full-Time, Fixed-Term until 31st August 2027 with the potential for extension beyond this date We are seeking an exceptional Years 5&6 Teacher to join our school. The ideal candidate will bring energy, enthusiasm and passion for inspiring young learners. If you are committed to creating a learning environment where children can thrive, we would love to hear from you. We are looking for an outstanding individual who Has a passion for education and making a difference to children’s lives Is passionate about providing a caring and nurturing environment Is or has the potential to be an excellent classroom practitioner. Has an interest in the curriculum including keen to lead subject area(s). Is able to inspire and motivate our learners. Has high expectations and a drive to enable pupils to be the best that they can be. Is able to promote high standards of behaviour. Has the desire to grow, learn and lead. Has a positive and optimistic approach; are proactive and confident Uses resources, intellect, creativity, and innovation to be successful Be committed to partnership, collaboration and sharing We can provide you: A wonderful location and school to begin or develop your education career Values and experience of high-quality education The chance to make a difference and contribute to the school’s further improvement Support, training, and leadership development The opportunity to work within SAST, a forward-thinking and growing multi-academy trust Our values and ethos focus on developing a love of learning, high achievement both personally and academically which comes from the tremendous work of all our staff and the great achievements of our children. For more information about our school, please click here To find out more about the benefits of working for SAST, click here Should you wish to arrange a visit to view the School, please do not hesitate to contact Louise Heath, School Administrator on 01935 872706 or via email on office@thornford.dorset.sch.uk . SAST will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. In line with KCSIE guidance, this will be part of safer recruitment checks, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern. Safeguarding responsibilities associated with this role may include engagement in regulatory activity, such as administering first aid or supporting an upset child. It will have contact with young people on a day-to-day basis. SAST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will have to meet the p