Description Solent Infant School – The De Curci Trust FULL TIME CLASS TEACHER– FIXED TERM, MATERNITY COVER 3 September 2025 – 31 August 2026 Main Pay Scale / ECT £31650 - £43607 Start Date - Wednesday 3 September 2025 Closing Date - Monday 28 April 2025 (midday) Interviews - Thursday 8 May 2025 We are a thriving three form entry infant school in Drayton, Portsmouth. We are proud to be part of The De Curci Trust. Solent Infant School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Class Teacher to join our energetic and dedicated team in a warm, friendly and inclusive school community which is committed to the care of our children and staff. This post is suitable for both ECTs and more experienced main scale teachers. What we can offer you: A caring and positive environment inspired by our strong ethos. A team committed to the well-being of staff and pupils. The opportunity to work in a “good” school amongst a hard working team of friendly staff. A commitment to ensure that all children thrive within a supportive yet challenging environment. Enthusiastic and engaged learners. Opportunities to work in partnership with other schools within The De Curci Trust and beyond. What you can offer us: An enthusiasm for the aims and ethos of our school. A genuine desire to be effective and to ensure the very best progress and outcomes for all children. A passion for life-long learning and the ability to reflect on your own practice. A dedication to continual self-improvement – we want you to be proactive and make a difference. A good sense of humour and a mind-set for teamwork. Should you wish to apply, then please visit My New Term and job reference https://mynewterm.com/jobs/144189/EDV-2025-SIS-75862 Visits to our school are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit, please email Emma Curthoys on ecurthoysthesolentschools.org Please see our job application pack for more information. We look forward to meeting you and sharing our school with you The De Curci Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects 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 checks, along with other relevant employment checks. Completed application forms will be passed to the recruitment panel for shortlisting and will be reviewed against the person specification detailed in the advert. Applications will be assessed upon receipt, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. An early application is therefore strongly advised.