Class Teacher (0.4) - Verwood First School

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

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

This job is Part Time for annual hours (0.4 FTE).

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

Approximate start date 01-Jan-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 recruitment@verwoodfirstschool.org 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 recruitment@verwoodfirstschool.org or call the school office on 01202 822652