Merley First School is looking for an enthusiastic and creative Class Teacher to join our fantastic team. Could this be you? Actual Salary £32,916 - £37,101 per annum (M1 to M3). This job is Full Time - Term Time It is offered on a Temporary basis for one year to cover a secondment to another school. It is a full time position, which may be subject to change according to business needs. Approximate start date 01-Sep-2026. We are looking for a passionate teacher who knows how to make learning interesting, engaging and exciting. The ideal candidate will be committed to inclusion, have excellent classroom management skills and high expectations, and the ability to contribute fully to the life of the school. We are looking to recruit someone who is committed to raising the achievement and attainment of all our children has a willingness to facilitate change has the drive, self-motivation and reflection, enthusiasm and commitment to further develop our school has experience in primary education and the national curriculum wants to be part of a hardworking and dedicated team is caring and has a sense of humour Closing Date - Sunday 19th April 2026 Interview Date - Friday 24th April 2026 We would welcome applications from Early Career Teachers. Please refer to the attached job description for more details about the role. If you have any further questions, please contact the recruiting manager Nikki Daunt on 01202 888455 or by emailing [email protected] Further Information Merley First 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 The 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. About Us Merley First School is a two form entry First School set on the outskirts of Wimborne, and is part of Initio Learning Trust. It is a vibrant school that is well resourced; has extensive opportunities for outdoor learning; has a happy, friendly and supportive staff team, a commitment to professional development and eager children who want to do their best. For more information please visit our school website 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