Primary Teacher - Maternity Cover

Atlantic Academy Portland Full time | Fixed Term until 31st August 2027| MPS | Start: September 2026

Closing date: Monday 18th May 9am
Interviews: TBC

Teach. Inspire. Make a Difference — By the Sea.

Imagine stepping into a classroom where the sea stretches beyond the windows, where every day brings fresh energy, and where creativity isn’t an extra — it’s at the heart of everything.

At Atlantic Academy Portland, on the breathtaking Jurassic Coast, we don’t just teach — we spark curiosity, build confidence, and shape futures. Primary education here is vibrant, ambitious, and deeply meaningful.

Our pupils are eager, our community is strong, and our classrooms are calm, purposeful spaces where children feel safe to take risks, ask questions, and truly thrive.

We are looking for an exceptional Primary Teacher who wants more than just a job — someone ready to inspire young minds and make a lasting impact.

The Opportunity

This role is perfect for a passionate primary teacher who wants:

• The freedom to design creative, engaging lessons across the curriculum

• A supportive, collaborative team that genuinely works together

• Curious, enthusiastic pupils who love to learn

• High expectations matched with strong leadership support

You will teach across the primary age range, delivering engaging and ambitious lessons that build pupils’ confidence in reading, writing, maths, and the wider curriculum.

Most importantly, you will help children see learning as an exciting journey — building their confidence, independence, and love of discovery.

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has a genuine passion for teaching and unlocking every child’s potential

• Brings energy, creativity, and enthusiasm into the classroom every day

• Sets high expectations and inspires children to reach them

• Is resilient, positive, and thrives as part of a team

• Is committed to growing, learning, and becoming even better

Whether you’re just starting out or ready for a new adventure, this is your opportunity to be part of something special.

If you want to teach in a school where creativity is valued, expectations are high and your impact will be visible every day, we would love to hear from you.

For further information, please contact:
Miss Juliette Frampton, Senior Assistant Principal

[email protected], 01305 820262

Safeguarding

Atlantic Academy values diversity and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

The Aspirations Academies Trust (AAT) requires all prospective employees appointed to work in its academies and/or whose role will involve the undertaking of regulated activity to submit an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate prior to taking up appointment.  Applicants are required, before appointment, to disclose any convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings that are not ‘protected’ as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 by SI 2013 1198).  Disclosure of a criminal background does not automatically debar individuals from employment - consideration will be given to relevant factors, including the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred.

If you have not heard by Friday 22nd May, unfortunately you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Why join Atlantic Academy?

We know recruitment is competitive — so we focus on making this a place where teachers genuinely want to stay and grow.

You will benefit from:

✔️ Disruption-free learning supported by visible SLT
✔️ High expectations and excellent student behaviour
✔️ A collaborative, fully qualified Art team
✔️ Fortnightly research-led CPD (including cognitive science and raising achievement)
✔️ Visualisers and iPads in every classroom
✔️ Free on-site fitness suite
✔️ Career development across the Aspirations Academies Trust
✔️ On-site parking and pension scheme

At Atlantic, staff wellbeing, professional growth and ambitious teaching go hand in hand. 

Atlantic Academy Portland is an all-through academy that has transformed opportunities for young people across the island over recent years.

We are proud members of the Aspirations Academies Trust, working collaboratively across the South Coast and South West region.