All LocationsAll Locations:
Blandford Forum
Advertising SalarySalary Details:
Teacher's Main Scale M1 -M6
What is the vacancy type for this advertVacancy Type:
Permanent
Function:
Teaching
Job Working PatternJob Working Pattern:
Full time
Closing time of advertClosing time of advert
12:00pm

About the role

Pimperne Primary School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and talented Early Years Teacher.

This role involves enabling pupils to have a love of learning, feel safe and motivated to explore and learn to achieve their full learning potential, facilitating their personal, academic, social and moral development in the role of our Reception (EYFS) class teacher in our single form entry school. Please see the job description. An interest in DT or Computing would be desirable, but not essential. We are looking for the right person to join our team. Please do come and visit us as we need you to know that we are the place for you too.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, positive person with experience or understanding of a range of SEND, as well as an awareness of children’s Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

We are seeking a professional individual who:

  • Can demonstrate the passion, skills and determination to make a significant difference to the lives of our children by ‘knowing’ the children in their care.
  • Can be an ‘Emotionally Available Adult’ who can support the emotions of children, co-regulating to support their development, providing encouragement and reassurance.
  • Is committed to teamwork in a friendly school with a child centred ethos.
  • Wants to make a difference and knows tomorrow is a new day of opportunities.
  • Is willing to learn as a reflective practitioner, develop school practice and be part of a team.
  • Loves the role, is committed and enthusiastic and who knows their own wellbeing needs.
  • Knows that a smile can make everyone feel a little better!

Further Information

What we offer you:

 

  • An opportunity to be part of a collaborative team with a shared vision of excellence
  • A real career path in a thriving and respected organisation
  • Flexible working approach, where possible
  • Excellent training and development programmes and opportunities
  • Eligibility to join the Teacher’s Pension Scheme
  • Access to our benefits portal offering a full range of discounts available through Lifestyle Savings
  • Access to wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme, this includes free confidential telephone and face to face counselling for employees and family members
  • Access to financial wellbeing support through a company that provides comprehensive guidance on all things mortgage related
  • Eligible for a Blue Light card

If you would like to discuss the role further, please contact Mrs Karen Smith (Operations Manager) by emailing [email protected] to arrange an informal chat or have a tour of the school. Potential candidates will be asked to bring their current school ID and/or photographic ID as proof when they visit the school for a tour.

 

If you wish to apply for this position, please complete an application form which can be found at Job vacancies | Careers | Hamwic Education Trust | Multi-academy Trust and return to [email protected]

 

CV’s will only be accepted along with a completed application form. 

 

Please note, we may close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we have sufficient applications.  We strongly encourage prospective applicants to apply as soon as possible.  Previous applicants will be considered as part of this process unless they have chosen to withdraw.

 

Hamwic Education Trust (HET) are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of our pupils and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal record and barring checks, scrutiny of work and training history, robust referencing, and other vetting checks. Successful candidates will also be subject to online searches.

Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across HET.

All HET employees are required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practices and to safeguard our pupils.

About Us

Pimperne Primary School is a single form entry village school that enjoys beautiful, rural surroundings near Blandford Forum in Dorset. We are an active participant in village life, with close links to the village church of St Peter's.

The strong family ethos at Pimperne, coupled with the Christian tradition of the school, makes an important contribution to the development of all our children. Our vision, “As each one does their part, we grow in love,” is at the heart of our community and shapes how we strive to act every day, in every role across the school. Through our daily interactions, our teaching and learning we strive to commit to our school values, which are rooted in our Christian heritage.

We have high expectations for our children and are looking for an additional colleague who can nurture, motivate and enable children to achieve highly: someone who will inspire children, parents and colleagues alike to delight in learning. We would very much welcome prior visits to the school, as we believe it is important that you feel we are the place you would like to be too.

You will be joining a dedicated and passionate team who are committed to making a genuine difference and nurturing the whole child. As part of our community, you will help shape learning experiences that are creative, inclusive, and meaningful. We place great value on the professional growth and wellbeing of our staff, offering high‑quality training, mentoring, and clear opportunities for career progression.

Pimperne Primary is in the Greenway Partnership of Hamwic Education Trust (HET); a large, fast-paced multi-academy trust with currently 37 schools across the South Coast: Portsmouth, Southampton, Poole and Dorset. The Greenway Partnership is a multi-academy partnership based in Poole and Dorset. The partnership enables local schools to work together to develop a strong education for all our children.

About Hamwic Education Trust:

HET is fully committed to developing an outstanding workforce.  We are a friendly and supportive community of professionals working hard to ensure that our schools are enabling children to grow and develop for the future.

We have talented staff working in leadership, teaching and support roles throughout our schools and committed professionals working in the Managed Services team covering education, safeguarding, HR, IT, finance and estates.  This experienced team supports our schools and is responsible for the successful delivery of our multi-academy trust.

As an employer, we support our staff to grow through continuing professional development and there is a range of apprenticeships and other opportunities available throughout the Trust to extend your knowledge, skills and career prospects.

HET celebrates the uniqueness of our pupils, our staff and our schools and we aim for everyone to achieve their full potential through the pathways of opportunities available.

HET recognises that by valuing and promoting equal opportunities in employment for all employees and job applicants and avoiding unlawful discrimination in employment and delivery of services, we will be able to deliver first class education and value the differences our workforce brings to HET.

 

 

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