Classroom Teacher - Bovington Academy

Job title: Teacher

 Salary: Main Scale – Upper pay scale dependent on experience £32,916 - £51,048 per annum

Hours: 1.0

Contract type: Permanent

Reporting to: The Principal

Responsible for: Key Stage 2 Class

CLOSING DATE:  Midnight 3rd June 2026

INTERVIEW DATE: 10^th June 2026

(We reserve the right to interview as appropriate applications come in before the advert officially closes)

START DATE: 1^st September 2026

Are you looking to be part of an exciting new adventure and challenge?  Would you like to be part of a great team where self-worth, purpose and engagement is central to everything we do?

With its extensive grounds Bovington Academy is a primary school within a unique catchment area, including Bovington and the British Army garrison between Allenby and Stanley Barracks. We currently have 177 children on roll in 7 classes from Reception to Year 6, with 60% - 70% of those having a parent or carer in the services. We pride ourselves on providing a nurturing environment, in which children from all backgrounds feel included and able to take part in enriching learning experiences. Here at Bovington we offer the opportunity for innovative and targeted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities that reflect the school’s and your individual needs

The children and staff of Bovington Academy are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking and creative teacher to join us. 

We are looking for a teacher who knows how to make learning exciting, engaging and interesting. We need a teacher who is as committed to inclusion as we are, has excellent classroom management skills, high expectations and the ability to contribute fully to the life of the school and an interest in English with a view to leading the subject.

In return, we can offer a vibrant school that is well resourced; extensive opportunities for outdoor learning; a happy, friendly and supportive staff team; a commitment to professional development and eager children who want to do their best. 

The successful applicant must:

* be totally committed to raising the achievement and attainment of all our children

* have the drive, self-motivation, enthusiasm and commitment to develop our school even further

* work extremely well as part of a team

* be caring, hardworking and full of positivity

As part of Aspirations Academies Trust, staff can expect not only to receive first class training opportunities but can also expect opportunities to extend their professional skills and career portfolio. We want staff joining us to experience the professional thrill of growing as teachers and leaders.

Please apply on the attached application form and return to [email protected] FAO – Mrs. Claire Woodward

We welcome applications from people with disabilities and guarantee an interview for those with a declared disability should they meet the minimum criteria for the job. The Equality Act 2010 defines disability as “any physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long-term effect on his or her ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities

Our school (along with Aspirations Academies Trust) is 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. 

This role is UK based and your Right to Work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.  Bovington Academy school will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern