Class Teacher (KS1/KS2)

M1 - M6, Between £32,916 to £45,352 per annum (actual)

Monday 4 May (midnight)

Interview date: TBC

Start Date: 1 September 2026

Talbot Primary School is a large three form entry school in the Wallisdown area of Poole, close to Talbot Heath Nature Reserve, a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. The school has fantastic facilities and places a strong emphasis on both music and sport. There are over five acres of playing field space, to be utilised for both sports and outdoor learning, alongside a large playground, tennis courts and swimming pool.

Our vision is that the children at Talbot will learn the skills and knowledge to lead a successful life. We strive to help children fulfil the characteristics of 'The Talbot Child'. The Talbot Child learns the skills and knowledge needed to lead a successful life.

You will be joining a dedicated team that is passionate about making a difference and committed to nurturing the whole child. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to shape learning experiences that are creative, inclusive, and meaningful. We are committed to the professional development and wellbeing of our staff. We offer high quality training, mentoring, and opportunities for career progression.

Role Summary

• High quality teaching.
• The delivery of a holistic, child centred curriculum which allows children to make links between what they are learning.
• Planning a broad and balanced range of activities based on the needs of the children in our setting. We plan a yearly progression of knowledge and skills which provides opportunities for children to retrieve and recall previously taught knowledge and skills. We deliver these skills through a coherent and sequentially designed curriculum based on the children's needs and interests.
• Ensuring that learning opportunities include a range of adult focused and child initiated activities both indoors and outdoors. Educational trips and visits from members of our community are also planned to support children's learning within the classroom.
• Baseline assessment. These are carried out during the first half of the Autumn Term / When a child starts. Evidence is gathered through practitioners' observations of children whilst engaged in their self initiated activities, as well as planned opportunities.
• Ongoing assessment. This is an essential aspect of the effective running of our EYFS. Regular, planned and focused assessments are made of children's learning and individual needs. There is continuous monitoring and assessment of each child's development to inform their next steps.
• Liaising closely with local nurseries/pre schools to ensure successful transition and transfer of information from pre schools and parent contributions also support practitioners in making on entry assessments.
• Adapting planning and provision to meet the needs of all groups and abilities, including those with identified Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. Early identification of special needs is crucial to enable practitioners to support the development of each child.
• Establishing positive relationships with parents, as highlighted by the EYFS framework. We recognise the role that parents have played, and their future role in educating the children and ensure communication is effective in working in partnership to achieve the best outcomes for the children. This will include formal reporting through parent consultations and end of year reports as well as the day to day interactions.

We are seeking a professional individual who

• A high performing trainee teacher with the potential to be an outstanding classroom practitioner, or
• A skilled, inspirational teacher experienced in KS1/KS2.
• Able to inspire, motivate and support pupils and achieve outstanding outcomes.
• Engage relational practice with all pupils.
• Ensure equity of provision for all pupils in year group.
• Analyse data and use it effectively to improve standards.
• Passionate about raising and maintaining high standards.
• Liaise successfully with Senior Leaders.
• Be a great team player.
• A competent and confident communicator.
• Uphold and embed school values and procedures.

What we offer you

• An opportunity to be part of a collaborative managed services 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 Local Government Pension Scheme / Teacher Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with length of service (support staff)
• 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