Colehill First School is looking for a Class Teacher - First School to join our fantastic team. Could this be you? Actual Salary £32,916 per annum per annum (M1) This job is Full Time It is offered on a Temporary basis until 12/04/27 Approximate start date 01-Sep-2026. Colehill First School is seeking to appoint an inspiring and dedicated teacher on a fixed term contract to cover maternity leave from 1st September 2026 until 12th April 2027. This is a full time contract. We are looking for an outstanding individual 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 Committed to continuous professional development Committed to a child centred ethos Passionate about providing a caring and nurturing environment 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 visits before applying to come and see our wonderful children and staff. Closing date: 12th April 2026 Interview Date: 17th April 2026 Please refer to the attached job description for more details about the role. If you have any further questions, please contact the recruiting manager by emailing recruitment@colehillfirstschool.org About our Schools Set in beautiful grounds in the outskirts of the picturesque Dorset town of Wimborne, Hayeswood and Colehill First Schools stand as distinct institutions who are united in their collaborative spirit. Under shared leadership, our schools have a unique bond, and our educational values of Respect, Reflect and Resilience guide every aspect of our endeavours. Central to our mission is the cultivation of respectful relationships with the children entrusted to our care, fostering emotional accessibility and understanding. Embracing innovation, we are implementing the Outdoor Play and Learning (OPAL) approach to learning, enriching our childrens' experiences during playtimes and beyond. Our schools are well supported by dedicated Local School Committees, Initio Learning Trust, proactive Parent Associations and our exceptional parent community. If you aspire to join a dynamic, inclusive team that values the worth of every individual and recognises the significance of each day in a child's journey, then we look forward to receiving your application. For more information please visit our school websites; Hayeswood First School, and Colehill First School We welcome visits to our school - if you would like to arrange a visit or require more information, please refer to the contact details above. Initio Learning Trust offers a welcoming and supportive environment and can provide: a genuine commitment to supporting professional development a supportive and flexible working environment which offers equal opportunities for all free onsite parking access to the local government or teachers pension scheme a range of employee benefits including Cycle to Work and Health Cash Plan About Initio Learning Trust Initio Learning Trust comprises 19 schools across Dorset, with our head office based in Wimborne. Formed in February 2023 from the merger of The Minerva Learning Trust and Wimborne Academy Trust, we offer outstanding education through every stage of schooling, from nursery through to upper sixth form. We believe in enabling every person to thrive within their role, and our core values of Ambition, Collaboration and Respect underpin the pride we take in offering genuine professional development opportunities for all our staff; and in our focus on staff wellbeing. Working for Us Flexible Working Pension Staff Wellbeing Professional Development Health Cash Plan Cycle to Work Flexible Working Pension Staff Wellbeing Initio Learning Trust is a Disability Confident Committed Employer and aims to provide an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you would like to discuss any changes or support you may need as part of this process, please call or email the recruiting manager (see contact details above). Initio Learning Trust values and respects the diversity of our workforce, and encourages employees to be their unique selves. Having a diverse and inclusive workforce underpins our core values of collaboration, ambition and respect, and we welcome applications from all sectors of the community regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, social background, religion or belief. Applicant shortlisting is done without reference to any personal data including your name. Applying for a job with us - other things you need to know This role is UK based and your Right to Work will need to be verified. Initio Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In line with current safer recruitment guidance, we may collect further information for applicants who are shortlisted for interview including criminal record and social media checks, references and verification of qualifications. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants. We are covered by the ‘Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975’, which means that we are allowed to ask all candidates to disclose both spent and unspent cautions and criminal convictions to us when applying for a vacancy (except for those which are considered ‘protected’ under the Act). Anyone who is barred from engaging in regulated activity with children should not apply for any of our vacancies, as doing so may be an offence—which we will report to the Police. If shortlisted for an interview you will be required to disclose cautions and criminal convictions (except for those which are considered ‘protected’ under the Act). Please refer to this Caution and Conviction checker for guidance on what needs to be disclosed: https://check-when-to-disclose-caution-conviction.service.gov.uk/steps/check/kind Further information can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974 Fluency in English is required for all student and public-facing roles, in accordance with the “fluency duty” (Immigration Act 2016). Please refer to the Job Description for further details. Documents