Class Teacher, Upton Junior School

Dorset Council

Class Teacher, Upton Junior School

Salary Not Specified

Dorset Council, Old Town, Poole

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 2 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 1955bf6c327743d8ba456e092524107e

Full Job Description

We are looking for an inspirational, enthusiastic and creative teacher to join our team. Upton Junior School is a 3-form entry school from years 3 to years 6. We are a passionate, hardworking and dedicated team, who are committed to supporting our children and bringing learning alive, making it exciting and stimulating. We want children to be able to develop the independence, responsibility and skills to become well-rounded citizens of the 21st Century.

  • has a commitment to their quality of teaching and learning and improving educational outcomes for all children

  • is committed and passionate, having high expectations of achievement and behaviour, making a real difference to the lives of children

  • has excellent standards of communication and interpersonal skills

  • enjoys working as part of a team and can build strong relationships with the many stakeholders in a school

    An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and dynamic classroom teacher to join our teaching staff at Upton Junior School, part of Hamwic Education Trust (HET).


  • HET is a large, fast-paced Trust with currently 35 academies across the South Coast. Linked to 6 community-based partnerships, there are 32 primary academies, 2 secondary and 1 hospital school.

    In this school, awarded 'Good' by Ofsted in 2023, we are seeking to recruit an inspirational, enthusiastic and creative teacher to join our team. Wellbeing is at the heart of our leadership, and we strive for quality teaching and a healthy work/life balance.

    'All about the Child'

    At HET, we aim to put the child at the centre of everything we do. We believe that by doing this, it drives our ethos and values to do the best we can for our children.

    'What about Sam'

    Sam is the name we have given to the notional Hamwic child. By asking ourselves 'What about Sam?' we ensure that we put our pupils at the heart of our decision making.

    Safeguarding:

    All schools with the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

    We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

    The Hillary Partnership:

    The Hillary Partnership is part of an umbrella Trust called the Hamwic Education Trust. At the Hamwic Education Trust we offer unique opportunities for those individuals that excel in education.

    We aim to deliver an outstanding education to our pupils and to do so we must employ outstanding people.

    We offer a training pathway for all employees including teachers, support staff and our middle and senior leaders.

    Our staff have opportunities to work on cross phase projects and to work in other schools within the Trust in order to gain invaluable experience and enhance their skills.