The Headteacher and Local Academy Council at Dove, CE Academy in Rocester, are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and inspirational teacher to join our hardworking and committed team as a job share. Dove CE Academy is a Church of England Academy and part of the Staffordshire University Academies Trust. Our motto, Roots to Grow, Wings to Fly reflects our intention to promote and provide a learning environment where all children succeed and flourish. Our Ofsted in March 2024, stated we are a small school with a big heart that has a family feel. We are a small school with some single and some mixed age classes and with that value the importance of knowing our children and families well. The children are in the heart of everything we do. We pride our selves on providing a safe and nurturing environment for children to develop into life long learners. We are looking for someone with drive, commitment, and enthusiasm to join our team to make a big difference to our children. Our successful candidate will: Promote the school values and Christian ethos of our school Have a restorative approach to behaviour management Take an active role in all aspects of school life Be committed to CPD to enhance their skills and knowledge Have good communication skills Passionate about children’s education Be highly dedicated to providing the highest standards of education for our children We can offer you: A warm and welcoming school Happy, well-motivated children An active and supportive Local Academy Council Excellent support and CPD opportunities A supportive and experienced team of colleagues An academy where everyone is valued. Visits to our school are encouraged. Please contact the school office on 01889 590203 or office@dove.staffs.sch.uk to arrange a visit or to ask any questions. Please see attached application supporting documents. Electronic applications are encouraged with a support statement of no more than two sides of A4 to office@dove.staffs.sch.uk. Dove CE Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring service (formally CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warning, cautions and convictions as part of the recruitment process. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record and other relevant safeguarding information that may make them unsuitable to work with children. It is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulation activity. A copy of the schools safeguarding policy can be found here. https://www.dove.staffs.sch.uk/policies/ Interviews will be held w/c 18 th May 2026