Key Role Information

Salary
£47,427 - £51,048
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Fixed Term
Closing
01/06/2026 12:00
Interview
4 June 2026
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
Upper Pay Range (MAT) | U1 - U3
Department
Teachers
Key stage
Early Years
Hours per week
32.50
Weeks per year
52.243
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

The Governors of St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Marnhull are seeking to appoint an experienced, positive and inspiring EYFS Leader for September 2026. They are keen to accommodate the best candidates who will make a positive impact on our school and standards.


We offer:

  • A welcoming school with a strong Catholic ethos
  • Children who are polite, happy and motivated to learn
  • A supportive staff team who genuinely want the best for our pupils
  • A commitment to your own professional development


The successful candidate will:

  • Be happy to support the Catholic ethos of our school
  • Be an experienced EYFS Leader
  • Be committed to creating challenge, excitement, creativity and independence in learning
  • Be dedicated to raising standards and be a good role model
  • Have excellent organisational and communication skills
  • Be dynamic, resilient and hard working with a positive nature
  • Be able to work as part of a team and establish positive relationships with pupils, parents, governors and staff
  • Have a reflective and evaluative approach to their practice


Required Date: 1st September 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Salary: Upper Pay Scale £47,725 - £51,048

Contract:  Full-time, Fixed Term for two years in the first instance.


Visits to the school are encouraged. To arrange a visit, please contact Melanie Beaumont, Senior Administrator by email at stmarysmarnhull@plymouthcast.com or contact the school on 01258 820417.


We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for this post.


Closing Date: 1st June 2026 by 12 noon

Interviews: 4th June 2026

Shortlisted candidates will be notified by email

School Website Address: https://www.stmarymarnhull.dorset.sch.uk

Qualifications

Degree or equivalent qualificationessential
Qualified Teacher Statusessential

Skills

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

Strong communication and active listening skillsessential

Experience

Classroom management and behavior supportessential
Collaboration with external agencies, families, and community servicesessential

Experience/Knowledge

Subject knowledge and ability to adapt teaching across curriculum areasessential
Experience supporting pupils with SEND and implementing EHCP strategiesessential

Leadership

Strong leader in the delivery of excellence in teaching and learningessential

Relevant Experience

Lesson planning, delivery, and differentiation to meet diverse learning needsessential
Skilled in assessment, progress tracking, and providing constructive feedbackessential
Proficient in using educational technology and digital learning tools

Relevant Skills

Commitment to inclusion, equality, and safeguardingessential
Ability to inspire, motivate, and engage learners of all abilitiesessential
Effective time management and organisational abilitiesessential
Continuous professional development and reflective teaching practiceessential

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull

Melanie Beaumont

stmarysmarnhull@plymouthcast.com

Old Mill Lane
Marnhull
Sturminster Newton
Dorset
DT10 1JX

Safeguarding Information

We are committed to promoting the welfare and safeguarding of our students and all posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check.