Class Teacher - First School

We are seeking an exceptional teacher who will champion every child, bring energy, warmth and commitment to the role, and help ensure that all children thrive in a nurturing, ambitious, and child-centred environment. At Hillside First School, our motto is "Children at the heart of everything we do", and we are looking for someone who shares this belief wholeheartedly. The successful candidate will be an outstanding classroom practitioner with high expectations, a passion for learning, and a commitment to helping every child achieve their very best. We are looking for an individual who is:

• a confident and effective classroom teacher
• committed to raising standards and improving outcomes for all children
• enthusiastic, imaginative and reflective
• skilled at building positive relationships with children, staff, parents and local school committee members
• an effective team member with a good sense of humour
• committed to continuous professional development
• dedicated to a child-centred ethos
• passionate about providing a caring, nurturing environment
• able to inspire, motivate and challenge learners
• able to promote high standards of behaviour and a positive learning environment
We can offer you:
• children who are keen to learn
• a friendly, welcoming and supportive staff team
• an environment where children flourish
• the opportunity to work in a school where children are truly at the heart of everything we do
  
  About our School
Nestled in Verwood, Dorset, Hillside First School invites candidates to join our successful team. With 211 pupils, our well-equipped school offers an enriching learning environment, including a spacious outdoor area. At Hillside, we pride ourselves on a close-knit staff and strong community support. Our children are eager learners, displaying excellent behaviour and enthusiasm to learn. Embracing the values of respect, ambition, and perseverance, we adhere to the ethos of placing children at the heart of everything we do.

Initio Learning Trust offers a welcoming and supportive environment and can provide: a genuine commitment to supporting professional development a supportive and flexible working environment which offers equal opportunities for all free onsite parking access to the local government or teachers pension scheme a range of employee benefits including Cycle to Work and Health Cash Plan Initio Learning Trust comprises 17 schools across Dorset, with our head office based in Wimborne. Formed in February 2022 from the merger of The Minerva Learning Trust and Wimborne Academy Trust, we offer outstanding education through every stage of schooling, from nursery through to upper sixth form. We believe in enabling every person to thrive within their role, and our core values of Ambition, Collaboration and Respect underpin the pride we take in offering genuine professional development opportunities for all our staff; and in our focus on staff wellbeing.