Overview
Part Time (0.5) KS1 CLASS TEACHER needed to join our TEACH Poole Multi Academy Trust at Ad Astra Infant School. This is a temporary role covering maternity leave from 1 June to 23 July 2026. Salary is negotiable based on experience, in line with the MPS/UPS scale.
If you are passionate about educating and shaping the young minds of tomorrow and possess the skills and enthusiasm to make a positive impact on children’s lives, we would love to hear from you!
The TEACH Poole Multi Academy Trust was formed in April 2015. Ofsted grades all four of our wonderful schools as good or outstanding. We are popular, over-subscribed, forward-thinking schools with supportive staff and fantastic children.
About the Trust
TEACH POOLE - MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
* Ad Astra Infant School
* Haymoor Junior School
* Canford Heath Infant School
* Canford Heath Junior School
* Poole SCITT
Role and requirements
The MAT trustees are looking to appoint an innovative and creative teacher to work within collaborative year group teams in supportive school environments. We are very keen to support new staff in whichever age group, key stage or school they may prefer, so please feel free to be open about your preferences. ECTs and experienced teachers are all welcome to apply.
Essential qualifications and attributes
* have qualifications and experience of teaching in the primary phase
* are keen to work in a fun, friendly school with a family feel
* make learning exciting and motivating
* work well in a team, which shares the responsibilities of planning to ease workload
* are able to bring energy and enthusiasm to the role
* have a can-do attitude to overcoming obstacles
* preparedness to go above and beyond
* have resilience and stamina
We can offer you
* fun, friendly and supportive staff who get on well together
* positive pupil attitudes to learning and outstanding behaviour
* superb opportunities and specialist training for career development within our Trust — from ECT up to leadership roles
* a fantastic induction programme
* support at all levels and a proactive approach to staff well-being, work-life balance, and care for each person as an individual
* welcoming school grounds and learning environments
* highly competitive pay and excellent pension contributions by the Trust
* Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured
* long service awards
We would love to meet you and offer you a tour of our schools. Please contact the HR department on 01202 380015 for further information. All applications must be made online via My New Term at https://mynewterm.com/jobs/141755/EDV-2026-AAIS-48901.
Important dates
Closing date: 26 April 2026
Interview date: 7 May 2026
Equal opportunities and safeguarding
TEACH Poole is committed to Equal Opportunities. These schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Rigorous checks will be undertaken of the successful applicant’s background credentials, including an enhanced DBS check. Online searches will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. Suitability to work with children will be explored at interview. Data handling: personal information provided by candidates will be securely filed electronically and password protected; paper copies are locked in a secure office. Data will be disposed of after 6 months if the application does not proceed. Any concerns regarding data should be directed to the Data Manager – Hayley Hemmings at h.hemmings@teachpoole.com.
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