St Mary's CE First School (Charminster) is looking for a Class Teacher to join our fantastic team. Could this be you?
Actual Salary £32,916 - £45,352 per annum per annum (M1 to M6).
This job is Full Time and is offered on a Permanent basis.
Approximate start date 01/09/2026.
Are you an inspiring and dedicated trainee teacher looking for a supportive school in which to begin your journey into teaching? Or are you an experienced teacher seeking different challenges and a new setting in which to further your career? We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic class teacher with a willingness to learn and a strong desire to be the best that they can be.
At St Mary’s, you will find a warm and welcoming school community, a supportive team, and a culture where high expectations are supported by a highly nurturing environment. If you are ready to make a difference and join our wonderful team, we would love to hear from you.
We strongly encourage prospective applicants to arrange a tour of our school. Tours are available throughout the week commencing 23rd March and are bookable via Bev in our school office -
Tours available: W/C 23rd March 2026
Closing Date: Sunday 12th April 2026
Interview Date: Monday 20th April 2026
Start Date: 1st September 2026
Please refer to the attached job description for more details about the role.
If you have any further questions, please contact Bev Hayes on 01305 263880 or by emailing
About our School
St Mary’s Charminster is a wonderful school, full of happy children who love to learn and dedicated adults who love to teach.
Set in the beautiful village of Charminster, on the edge of the town of Dorchester, we pride ourselves on our nurturing ethos which has every child at the centre of all we do. We have a fantastic team who believe in working in partnership with parents and the community to ensure that all of our children are happy and successful.
We love being part of the St Mary's Church community and we work closely together to ensure that we are living up to our foundation as a Church school and enabling all of our children and adults to flourish.
Our vision of 'Be the best that you can be. Shine God's love for all to see.' drives our mission to continually grow and develop as a school and as individuals, wrapped in a nurturing family-centered environment. Our values of Friendship, Joy, Service, Hope, Compassion and Courage strongly support our vision and everything we do is built around these.
Find out more about our school vision and values here - LINK
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