Reception Class Teacher - Puddletown CE VC First School

We are looking to recruit an inspirational, permanent, full time, Reception class teacher to join our forward-thinking school.

If you:

• can enthuse, motivate and empower children to learn
• can create and develop high quality, stimulating and ambitious continuous provision that meets the needs of all learners.
• have high expectations and a commitment to ensuring all children succeed
• have proven track record of excellent phonics teaching.
• have a positive attitude to outdoor learning
• have a passion for teaching young children and can bring energy and enthusiasm to the role
• can make learning exciting and motivating for all learners.
• have the ability to work flexibly and creatively with our dedicated team
• have a positive attitude towards professional development.
• have excellent interpersonal skills and are committed to relational practice.
• are able to support our Church school Christian ethos.

We can offer:

• a stimulating and creative approach to teaching and learning
• a supportive, fun, friendly team
• pupils with a positive attitude towards learning and behaviour
• fantastic classroom and school facilities.
• a huge outdoor learning environment.
• a successful, popular school.
• supportive and hardworking group of parents and governors
• excellent CPD opportunities within the school and Wessex Mat

If this sounds like you, then please do not hesitate to contact us. We would love to meet you and offer you an informal tour of our wonderful school.

Application procedure:

If you would like an informal chat about this opportunity and to arrange a visit to the school, contact us on 01305 848206 or [email protected].

Safeguarding and pre-employment checks

We are committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we require anyone joining our school to actively contribute to this commitment. 

All shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches as part of safer recruitment due diligence. Successful candidates will be subject to a range of pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check and a barred list check if working in regulated activity

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. Our aim is to ensure that no applicant or employee is discriminated against or is disadvantaged by policies, procedures, conditions or requirements.

This role is UK based and your Right to Work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020

Puddletown VC First school is in the large village of Puddletown with easy transport links to nearby towns. Our beautifully designed school was built in 2013 and is surrounded by large grounds looking out to the countryside. Puddletown is a vibrant village with a strong sense of community. Most of our pupils come from within our catchment and the school is often oversubscribed. We are a 150 capacity, single form entry, first school finishing at year 4. Most of our pupils then transfer to St Mary’s middle school which is also in the village. We believe that every child deserves the very best education and a wealth of opportunities to achieve their full potential, and as a team we strive to achieve this within our Christian ethos.

‘We care enough to try our best in all we do because we are wonderfully made:

Made to be unique, made to flourish, made to love.’ 

We are part of the Wessex Trust Multi Academy trust which has 12 schools in the Dorchester area. https://www.wessex.ac/ to find out more.

Being part of Wessex Multi Academy Trust provides:

• excellent CPD opportunities and training and development programmes
• in-house teaching school
• an individual induction programme supported by a mentor
• networking groups for Teachers, Business Managers, Site Teams and IT staff
• eligibility to join the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
• Membership of the Employee assistance programme