Job Introduction
ROLE: Class Teacher Year 5
SCHOOL: Hillbourne Primary School
HOURS: Full time
SALARY: Main Pay / Upper Pay Scale
CLOSING DATE: 9am Friday 10th November 2023
INTERVIEW DATE: Week beginning 13th November 2023
START DATE: 1 January 2024
With brand new leadership and a brand new building, this is a unique opportunity to join the journey
of a new chapter of Hillbourne Primary school. Exciting opportunities await in this stunning school in
Broadstone, Poole.
Having recently joined Hamwic Education Trust, Hillbourne Primary School has appointed a new head,
who not only has 9 years of headship within the Trust but is working with a passionate and driven school
team. The clear vision of ‘all about the child’ will be clear to see, with a passion for quality education and
employee wellbeing.
This is an exciting opportunity for a professional, enthusiastic, motivated, and dynamic teacher to join our
team. We work as a collective team and have a strong school community and are passionate about
making a difference for all, enabling children to thrive both academically and emotionally.
If you are interested and would like to know more, please come and visit the school and meet the new
leadership team. Be prepared to be enthused, excited and make a difference for the future of the pupils
at Hillbourne.
WE ARE SEEKING A PROFESSIONAL INDIVIDUAL WHO:
• Has a commitment to their quality of teaching and learning and improving educational outcomes
for all children
• Is committed and passionate, having high expectations of achievement and behaviour, making a
real difference to the lives of children
• Has excellent standards of communication and interpersonal skills
• Enjoys working as part of a team and can build strong relationships with the many stakeholders in
a school
WE CAN OFFER YOU:
• Excellent CPD opportunities and Training and Development Programmes
• An individual induction programme supported by a mentor
• Networking groups for Teachers, Business Managers, Site Teams and IT staff
• Eligibility to join the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement for staff working 52 weeks per year which increases with length of
service
• Free eye tests up to the value of £25 for users of VDU equipment and contribution up to the value
of £60 towards the purchase of glasses specifically for the use of display screen equipment (where
all conditions are met)
• Access to the Trust Health and Wellbeing pages
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Free confidential telephone and face to face counselling for staff and family members
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Should you wish to apply for this vacancy, please view the job description and complete the application
form which can be found at www.hamwic.org and return to Laura Bennett
l.bennett@hillbourne.poole.sch.uk
SAFEGUARDING:
All schools with the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young
people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful
candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment
checks.
THE HILLARY PARTNERSHIP
The Hillary Partnership is part of an umbrella Trust called the Hamwic Education Trust. At the Hamwic
Education Trust we offer unique opportunities for those individuals that excel in education.
We aim to deliver an outstanding education to our pupils and to do so we must employ outstanding people.
We offer a training pathway for all employees including teachers, support staff and our middle and senior
leaders.
Our staff have opportunities to work on cross phase projects and to work in other schools within the Trust
in order to gain invaluable experience and enhance their skills.