Teacher - Shaftesbury School

Dorset Council · Shaftesbury, South West

Teacher - Shaftesbury School at Dorset Council, based in Shaftesbury, South West. This is a contract role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Shaftesbury, South West
Contract
Contract
Posted
3 days ago
Closes
26 Nov 2026
Sector
Teacher

Reference https://www.jobs.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/vacancies/37505/teacher--shaftesbury-schoo

About the role

  • Advertising Start Date: - 23 Oct 2026
  • Function: - Teaching
  • Location: - Shaftesbury
  • Salary Details: - £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE) Teachers' Pay Scale
  • About the role: -

    Salary: Teachers' Pay Scale 

    Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
    We're looking for a dynamic, knowledgeable, and inspiring Teacher of DT to join our team. Whether you're an ECT ready to launch your career or an experienced teacher seeking a new challenge, this is your chance to join a supportive, forward-thinking school with a strong academic culture. 
    We're looking for an individual who:
    • Has a passion for teaching DT and inspiring students.
    • Can deliver high-quality, engaging lessons across all Key Stage 4 and 5.
    • Has excellent communication skills, and the ability to embrace and contribute to the vision of the Department and School
    • Can build relationships quickly
    • Believes every student can succeed – and works hard to make it happen
    • Brings energy, enthusiasm, and high expectations

     

    We can offer:
    • A dedicated and supportive team of staff and leadership.
    • A well-resourced department with a track record of strong results.
    • A positive and inclusive school culture focused on learning and development.


    We are looking for someone who is organised, committed and able to motivate our young people. We want someone who will go the extra mile. In return, you will join a school and a Trust that is full of activity, opportunity and optimism. The school has a centralised behaviour management system, supporting staff workload. We have bespoke Internal Alternative Provision on site for students who struggle with the mainstream lesson setting. The school has a growing 6th Form and fantastic facilities, including a Techno Gym Suite (staff use free of charge), AstroTurf, Multi-Use Games Area, a full-scale climbing and bouldering wall, wonderful grass pitches that drain well, tennis courts, five ICT suites, a 6th Form/Staff Café, a fully resourced Library, free staff refreshments every day, a multi-faceted Steps to Support programme for our young people, a staff well-being charter and staff counselling.   

     

    For more information about our wonderful school, please click here to view our careers page. 

    To find out more about the benefits of working for SAST, click here 

Reference: https://www.jobs.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/vacancies/37505/teacher--shaftesbury-schoo · Posted 3 days ago · Closes 26 Nov 2026 · Listed via Dorset Council

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