Teacher vacancy - Fixed term post to 31st August 2026

St Mary’s are an exceptional school because of those who choose to be a part of it and we are now looking for dedicated, highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals to contribute to our vibrant, caring and inspiring multi-cultural Catholic school.

We are seeking to appoint positive and inspiring class teachers for September 2025. We are keen to accommodate the best candidates who will make a positive impact on our school and standards.

We offer:

• A welcoming school with a strong Catholic ethos
• Children who are polite, happy and motivated to learn
• A supportive staff team who genuinely want the best for our pupils
• The positives of an Attachment Aware and Thrive accredited school
• A commitment to your own professional development

The successful candidate will:

• Be happy to support the Catholic ethos of our school
• Be committed to creating challenge, excitement, creativity and independence in learning
• Be dedicated to raising standards and be a good role model
• Have excellent organisational and communication skills
• Be dynamic, resilient and hard working with a positive nature
• Be able to work as part of a team and establish positive relationships with pupils, parents, governors and staff
• Have a reflective and evaluative approach to their practice

Salary: Mainscale

Contract: Fixed term for 1 year.

Visits to the school are encouraged. To arrange a visit, please contact Amanda Hazell, Office Manager by email at office@st-marys.poole.sch.uk or contact the school on 01202 676207.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for this post.

St Mary's will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check is part of safeguarding checks, 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 not on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.

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

Closing date: Midday 30th June 2025        Interview date: tbc

Ref: STMPO602024