KS1/KS2 Class Teacher – Rushcombe Primary School Job at Wimborne Minster, England, United Kingdom Full Time

KS1 / KS2 CLASS TEACHER FULL-TIME, 1 YEAR FIXED TERM FOR SEPTEMBER 2026 – AUGUST 2027

Rushcombe First School is a successful, forward thinking and friendly school, looking for an inspirational teacher who is committed to enriching children’s learning and well-being, ensuring the highest outcomes for all children.

We Are Looking For Either a KS1/ KS2 Teacher To Join Our Highly Skilled Team Who Will Be Committed To The Following

• Building a culture based upon positive relationships, the value of listening and the fostering of children’s rights.
• Developing an emergent, inquiry approach to the curriculum, utilising the mantle of the expert approach.
• Developing high quality learning within taught sessions through co-construction with learners.
• Exploring innovative approaches to the development of English and maths skills and the broader curriculum, ensuring the highest possible outcomes for all children.
• Utilising Reggio principles and embracing the Hundred Languages of Children (Loris Malaguzzi) to develop children’s languages of expression.
• Providing high quality outdoor learning opportunities on a regular basis.
• Committed to ongoing research to further enhance the learning of children in KS1 / KS2.

When completing your application form, you are advised to reference the above descriptors for the role you are applying for.

Rushcombe Can Offer You The Following

• An outstanding school, which consistently achieves high outcomes for its children
• An innovative, inquiry-based curriculum, delivered through ‘Mantle of the Expert’ and Reggio inspired approaches.
• A vibrant whole school learning community, in which children are eager to learn and achieve.
• Excellent provision for teacher training, delivered by highly skilled members of staff.
• Extensive opportunities for outdoor learning within our beautifully resourced grounds.

For further information about the post and the school, please contact the school office via e-mail at office@rushcombe.dorset.sch.uk so further details can be sent to you. If you wish to discuss the post or have any questions, please ring the school office on 01202 695722.

Application forms should be completed online at www.dorsetforyou.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Rushcombe First School. The post is a full-time, fixed term, main scale contract commencing September 2026 until the end of the summer term 2027. The post could be in KS1/ KS2.

Applications are welcome from both outstanding experienced teachers and ECTs.

Closing date: 11th June 2026