Classroom Teacher (Year 2)- Hillbourne Primary School

Job Introduction

Hillbourne Primary School Website

Classroom Teacher (Year 2)                                                            

*This advert may close earlier if the school receives a suitable number of applications to proceed to interview, so please do apply before the closing deadline.

Hillbourne Primary School is a happy and inclusive school for children aged 4-11 years old located in the Broadstone area of Poole, Dorset. 

We strongly believe in working together as a team and welcome all children and their families to become part of our school community. It is our aim and belief that all children will thrive with our core values; Be Ready, Be Respectful, Be Safe.’  All three core values are understood by all, demonstrated by all and driven by all. 

The team at Hillbourne Primary School is passionate about equipping our unique children with the essential knowledge and skills they need for their next stage in education and beyond. We are delighted to share the report from our latest Ofsted inspection in February 2025, that judged our school to be Good overall with Outstanding 'Personal Development' and 'Leadership and Management'. The inspectors commented that ‘Exceptional leadership at all levels underpins the success of the school’.

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.

Hillbourne Primary is in the Hillary Partnership of Hamwic Education Trust (HET); a large, fast-paced multi-academy trust with currently 37 schools across the South Coast: Portsmouth, Southampton, Poole and Dorset. The Hillary Partnership is a multi-academy partnership based in Poole. The partnership enables local schools to work together to develop a strong education for all our children.

Role Summary:

Hillbourne Primary School are seeking an enthusiastic and nurturing teacher to join our team and lead our delightful Year 2 class. This is a smaller-than-average cohort of wonderful children who are eager to learn, full of character, and a joy to teach. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to build strong relationships with pupils and families, helping every child flourish both academically and personally. This vacancy has arisen as an experienced and highly valued member of our teaching team moves into an exciting new role beyond the classroom, creating an excellent opportunity for a passionate teacher to make a real difference at this important stage of children's education.

The teacher will:

• Fulfil the professional responsibilities of a teacher, as set out in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document
• Meet the expectations set out in the Teachers’ Standards (see link Teachers’ Standards guidance)
• Meet the expectations set out in the HET Standards for Teachers & School Leaders as part of the Professional Development policy.

We are seeking a professional individual who: 

• ➢ A skilled, inspirational teacher experienced in KS1.
• ➢ 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 Seniors 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 team with a shared vision of excellence 
• A real career path in a thriving and respected organisation
• Flexible working approach, where possible
• Wellbeing day
• Excellent training and development programmes and opportunities
• Eligibility to join the Teacher’s Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with length of service
• 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

About Hamwic Education Trust:

HET is fully committed to developing an outstanding workforce.  We are a friendly and supportive community of professionals working hard to ensure that our schools are enabling children to grow and develop for the future.

We have talented staff working in leadership, teaching and support roles throughout our schools and committed professionals working in the Managed Services team covering education, safeguarding, HR, IT, finance and estates.  This experienced team supports our schools and is responsible for the successful delivery of our multi-academy trust.

As an employer, we support our staff to grow through continuing professional development and there is a range of apprenticeships and other opportunities available throughout the Trust to extend your knowledge, skills and career prospects.

HET celebrates the uniqueness of our pupils, our staff and our schools and we aim for everyone to achieve their full potential through the pathways of opportunities available.

HET recognises that by valuing and promoting equal opportunities in employment for all employees and job applicants and avoiding unlawful discrimination in employment and delivery of services, we will be able to deliver first class education and value the differences our workforce brings to HET. 

Application Procedure:

If you would like to discuss the role further, please contact the school by emailing c.ianson@hillbourne.poole.sch.uk or phoning 01202 692604 to arrange an informal chat or have a tour of the school. Potential candidates will be asked to bring their current school ID and/or photographic ID as proof when they visit the school for a tour. Also please visit our website for more information about our wonderful school Hillbourne Primary School

If you wish to apply for this position, please complete an application form which can be found at  Job vacancies | Careers | Hamwic Education Trust | Multi-academy Trust and return to c.ianson@hillbourne.poole.sch.uk 

CV’s will only be accepted along with a completed application form.  

Please note, we may close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we have sufficient applications.   We strongly encourage prospective applicants to apply as soon as possible.

Hamwic Education Trust (HET) are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of our pupils and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal record and barring checks, scrutiny of work and training history, robust referencing, and other vetting checks. Successful candidates will also be subject to online searches.

Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across HET. 

All HET employees are required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practices and to safeguard our pupils.

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