Lockyer's Middle School is looking for a Class Teacher - Key Stage 2 to join our fantastic team. Could this be you? Actual Salary £32,916 - £45,352 per annum per annum (M1 to M6) Potential TLR2.1 Head of Year opportunity This job is Full Time It is offered on a Permanent basis Approximate start date 01-Sep-2026. Are you an inspiring educator passionate about making a difference for every child? Lockyer’s Middle School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Key Stage 2 Teacher to join our dedicated team. For the right candidate, there is an exciting opportunity to take on the leadership role of Head of Year 6. We are looking for a caring professional who makes learning vibrant and engaging. You should have a deep understanding of the National Curriculum and a commitment to providing a high-quality educational experience that challenges and supports all learners. If you are an innovative educator dedicated to providing a vibrant, high-quality learning experience, we would love to meet you. The successful candidate will demonstrate: A passion for pupil progress and a determination to achieve the highest standards. Drive, self-motivation, and a commitment to the school’s continued growth. The ability to thrive within a collaborative team environment. Confidence in teaching core subjects, specifically English and Maths. A "whole-child" approach to learning, both inside and outside the classroom. In return we can offer: Centralised curriculum and behaviour systems, allowing you to focus on your core purpose: teaching. Enthusiastic, hardworking, and well-behaved children who love to learn. A genuine commitment to your professional development and leadership journey. A friendly, inclusive working environment Please refer to the attached job description for more details about the role. If you have any further questions, please contact Julie Brook on 01202 692779 or by emailing [email protected] Lockyer's Middle School values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; this is a commitment which we expect all staff and volunteers to share. The successful candidate will be required to have a Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with the Governments safer recruitment guidelines. This role is UK based and your Right to Work will need to be established as part of the appointment process. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (2013 and 2020)) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. Keeping Children Safe in Education Lockyer's Middle School will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. All aspects of social media and internet searches will be conducted. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern. Further Information Not Specified About Us Lockyer's Middle School is part of a successful pyramid of first, middle and upper schools in the Corfe Mullen area and is part of Initio Learning Trust. Our children join us in Year 5, aged 9 and make the important transition from Key Stage 2 to Key Stage 3, before moving to upper school at the end of Year 8, aged 13. At Lockyer's, the talents and needs of every pupil are recognised and nurtured. We value the importance of developing the whole child through enriching academic, cultural, creative and sporting endeavours. Our aim is to ensure that, through the highest quality teaching of a broad, balanced and challenging curriculum, pupils are encouraged to develop an aspirational mind set which will enable them to respond positively to life’s challenges and opportunities. Our excellent pastoral care system fosters an environment where children feel safe and able to learn. Our expectations of high standards of behaviour and self-discipline encourage children to grow into respectful, inclusive global citizens. For more information please visit our school website: https://www.lockyersmid.dorset.sch.uk/ We welcome visits to our school - if you would like to arrange a visit 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