Teacher - Southill Primary School

Join Our Team at Southill Primary!

Are you an ambitious, enthusiastic and inclusive teacher looking to make a real difference in the lives of young learners? Southill Primary is excited to announce a full-time, permanent teaching position starting in September. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our ‘Outstandingly Happy’ school community.

At Southill Primary, we pride ourselves on providing an exceptional education and a joyful experience for all our pupils. We are committed to fostering a caring and nurturing environment where every child can thrive.

We are seeking a great teacher who:

• is passionate about education and dedicated to making a positive impact on children’s lives
• is committed to building and maintaining strong, positive relationships 
• prioritises the wellbeing of children and fosters a sense of belonging 
• is, or has the potential to be, an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations for all pupils
• seeks to understand, appreciate and actively engage with diverse cultural backgrounds and perspectives
• has a strong knowledge of current children’s literature and can inspire our pupils to read for pleasure
• is able to inspire and motivate learners, promoting high standards of behaviour and academic excellence
• is forward-thinking, with a desire to learn, grow and embrace innovative teaching practices
• is committed to partnership, collaboration and sharing best practices with colleagues
• is eager to play an active role in our school community, contributing to our rich array of extra-curricular activities that enhance personal development.

Why Join Us?

• Supportive Environment: Join a team that values collaboration and professional growth whilst maintaining a healthy work/life balance
• Impactful Work: Be part of a school that prioritises personal development through an exceptional curriculum and a wealth of extra-curricular experiences
• Thriving Community: Work in a vibrant school community that is committed to continuous improvement and excellence in education.

If you’re an enthusiastic educator ready to embrace the challenges and rewards of teaching at Southill Primary, we would love to hear from you!

We welcome you to visit our school to meet our children and staff. There will be opportunities to meet the Headteacher, look around and ask questions on:

• Wednesday 23 April 2.00pm
• Thursday 24 April 10.00am
• Friday 25 April 1.30pm
• Monday 28 April 1.30pm
• Tuesday 29 April 10.00am

We warmly welcome applications from experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs). Successful candidates will benefit from a comprehensive programme of support, including mentorship and professional development opportunities, to help them thrive in their roles.

Closing Date: 11.59pm on Wednesday 30 April 2025

Interviews: Thursday 8 May 2025

School Website: www.southill.dorset.sch.uk

School office: [email protected]

Southill Primary School values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; this is a commitment which we expect all staff and volunteers to share. The successful candidate will be required to have a Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with the Governments safer recruitment guidelines.

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

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (2013 and 2020)) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Keeping Children Safe in Education

The 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. All aspects of social media and internet searches will be conducted. 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 searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.