St John's CE First School is looking for a Class Teacher - First School to join our fantastic team. Could this be you? Actual Salary £32,916 - £45,352 per annum (M1 to M6) This job is Full Time It is offered on a Temporary basis until 31-Dec-2026 Approximate start date 01-Sep-2026. We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and exceptional teacher who has the knowledge and expertise to ensure all children receive a high standard of education across all aspects of the curriculum. This is a maternity leave contract for the Autumn term 2026. 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, nurturing environment, sympathetic to our Christian values 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 can offer you: Children who are keen to learn A friendly, welcoming and supportive staff team An environment where children flourish Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 31 May 2026 Interview Date: Friday 5 June 2026 A current driving licence and your own transport is desirable for travel across the Trust’s multiple sites and schools. If you would like further information about the role and view the job description or would like to apply for the role, please click the Apply button below. If you have any further questions, please contact Sarah Small on 01202 883675 or by emailing [email protected] About our School Part of Initio Learning Trust, St John’s CE First School is a vibrant school with strong links to the local community. The school is well resourced; has extensive opportunities for outdoor learning; has a happy, friendly and supportive staff team and children who are eager to learn and achieve their best. We can offer you : Children who are keen to learn A friendly, welcoming and supportive staff team An environment where children flourish The opportunity to work within Initio Learning Trust, a forward-thinking and growing multi-academy trust For more information please visit our school website: http://www.stjohnswimborne.dorset.sch.uk/ 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 Access to the local government or teachers pension scheme A range of employee benefits including Cycle to Work and Health Cash Plan Further Information 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) About Us 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.