Location: Bearwood Primary & Nursery School
Contract: Full time, 1.0 Permanent
Salary: Main – Upper Pay Scale (£32,916 - £51,048 per annum)
Application deadline: Wednesday 4th March 2026 at 12 noon
Interview date: Monday 9th March 2026
Start Date: 1st September 2026
Further Information
Role Summary:
Bearwood Primary School are seeking to appoint a KS1 Class Teacher, starting in September 2026.
We are looking for a new colleague to join our dedicated team. Above all applicants must believe that with motivation, passion and positivity they can make a difference to the children and their families, raise aspirations and ensure the best possible outcomes for everyone.
The successful candidate will be a confident and competent teacher or student (we welcome applications from ECTs) with high expectations of children's academic, emotional and social development through a trauma informed approach. The successful applicant will also be skilled in creating a stimulating and purposeful learning environment and have excellent interpersonal skills. They will be passionate, driven, and willing to 'go that extra mile' when contributing to the wider aspects of school life.
We are seeking a professional individual who is:
* An inspirational, enthusiastic classroom practitioner
* Able to create a stimulating and inclusive environment full of fun for all pupils
* Committed to bringing imagination and creativity to their teaching
* Skilled at building great relationships with parents and staff
* Committed to raising standards and achievement in all areas of school life
* Committed to using a trauma informed approach to support all the children in our care
* Be willing to undertake professional development to develop your understanding and knowledge
* Willing to support after-school learning opportunities
About Us
About Bearwood Primary & Nursery School:
Bearwood Primary &
Nursery School is a vibrant, one-form entry school catering for children aged 2
to 11, situated in the north of Poole, Dorset. Rooted in our vision of Learning,
Enjoying, Succeeding Together, we are proud to be a trauma-informed school
that places the wellbeing and success of every child at the heart of all we do.
Our Bearwood Belief
underpins a nurturing and inclusive environment where children thrive
academically, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. We are privileged to
serve our local community, offering a rich and inspiring curriculum that builds
knowledge and skills from the Early Years through to Year 6.
Led by a dedicated and
caring team, Bearwood is a school full of charm and values, where children are
supported to reach their full potential. Our core values – Ready,
Respectful, Safe – guide our daily practice and foster a culture of
mutual respect and high expectations. Joining our team means becoming part of a
collaborative, forward-thinking school community that is passionate about
making a difference.
Bearwood
Primary is in the Hillary Partnership of Hamwic Education Trust (HET); a large,
fast-paced multi-academy trust with currently 37 schools across the South
Coast: Portsmouth, Southampton, Poole and Dorset.
About Hamwic Education
Trust:
HET is fully committed to developing
an outstanding workforce. We are a
friendly and supportive community of professionals working hard to ensure that
our schools are enabling children to grow and develop for the future.
We have talented staff working in
leadership, teaching and support roles throughout our schools and committed
professionals working in the Managed Services team covering education,
safeguarding, HR, IT, finance and estates.
This experienced team supports our schools and is responsible for the
successful delivery of our multi-academy trust.
As an employer, we support our staff
to grow through continuing professional development and there is a range of
apprenticeships and other opportunities available throughout the Trust to
extend your knowledge, skills and career prospects.
HET celebrates the uniqueness of our
pupils, our staff and our schools and we aim for everyone to achieve their full
potential through the pathways of opportunities available.
HET recognises that by
valuing and promoting equal opportunities in employment for all employees and
job applicants and avoiding unlawful discrimination in employment and delivery
of services, we will be able to deliver first class education and value the
differences our workforce brings to HET.
What we offer you:
* An opportunity to be part of a collaborative team with a shared vision of excellence
* A real career path in a thriving and respected organisation
* Flexible working approach, where possible
* Excellent training and development programmes and opportunities
* Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme / Teacher Pension Scheme
* Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with length of service (support staff)
* Access to our benefits portal offering a full range of discounts available through Lifestyle Savings
* Access to wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme, this includes free confidential telephone and face to face counselling for employees and family members
* Access to financial wellbeing support through a company that provides comprehensive guidance on all things mortgage related
* Eligible for a Blue Light card