Full-Time hours per week
Teacher Vacancy – January 2027 Start
DCAT Isle of Wight Academies are seeking dynamic, passionate, and child-centered Full-Time Teachers to join our dedicated team starting September 2026. We have a position at St Blasius Church of England Primary. If you are committed to inspiring children and supporting their growth, we would love to hear from you.
Visits to the Academy are welcome
We welcome applications from
- Qualified Teachers
- Unqualified internal candidates who are passionate, motivated, and eager to develop their teaching career.
What We Are Looking For
Teachers who can help realise our visions:
Children
Every child is our highest priority. We are committed to nurturing the whole child— where every child will love every day, building their aspirations, giving them amazing experiences and the confidence to take on any challenges to flourish and thrive, to be the best version of themselves.
Learning
We ignite a lifelong love of learning where every child dares to dream big and reach beyond their limits. Our children’s learning journey is a bright path, alive with memorable milestones combined with exciting opportunities that spark aspiration and curiosity. We nurture confident, resilient learners who persevere and learn skills that empower them to chart their own course with Love, Courage and Friendship.
Staff
We have happy, motivated staff who are the heartbeat of our exceptional education. We are passionate about delivering innovative teaching and learning. Hallways buzz with the energy of young minds, their dreams nurtured within walls that echo with ambition and the promise of greatness.
Community & Parents
We strive to create a school where strong family links and trusting relationships strengthen our children's experiences at our schools. We create a circle of support around every child where every decision is driven by one goal: to enhance the futures of our children.
Salary / Pay Scale
- Qualified Teachers: MPS/UPS (depending on experience)
- Unqualified Internal Applicants: Unqualified Teacher Pay Range Salary will be in line with the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document (STPCD).
How to Apply
- For more information or an informal discussion about the role, please contact us via the office
- Visits to our schools are essential for candidates who are applying
- Please submit your application form and support statement to the school office at admin@stblasius.academy
Benefits and Allowances
We are committed to supporting staff wellbeing, development, and work–life balance. Benefits typically include:
- Access to high-quality CPD, coaching, and career development pathways
- Teacher pension scheme with generous employer contributions
- Employee Assistance Programme offering wellbeing, mental health, and financial advice
- Flexible working considerations, where operationally possible
- Mileage allowance when travelling between the three school sites
- Opportunities for leadership responsibilities (with additional allowances where applicable)
- Family-friendly policies, including enhanced provisions for maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Supportive, collaborative staff teams across all three schools
Safeguarding Statement
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check along with other relevant safeguarding and recruitment checks.
Equal Opportunities Statement
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment in which every individual is valued and treated with fairness, dignity and respect, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Closing Date for Applications: Wednesday, 7th October 2026 at 12-noon
Interviews will be held on Monday, 12th October 2026
PLEASE NOTE: Not all school staff are employed directly by the Isle of Wight Council, you can ask on application who the employer for this role will be.
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Find out more about Our culture and environment & living on the Isle of Wight
The Isle of Wight Council protects its employees from discrimination, and this is supported by the following;
We actively promote the diversity of our workforce, and we provide flexible working options (where appropriate) to support the different needs of our employees.
The Isle of Wight Council’s Terms & Conditions of employment are available upon request. Please contact our recruitment team via adverts@iow.gov.uk if you would like to receive a copy.
The Isle of Wight Council is an equal opportunities employer, proud to encourage applications from all cultures, backgrounds and abilities to better reflect the diversity within our local community. In addition to this, we are also a Disability Confident Employer. Along with a number of other areas of commitments, this means that providing you meet the basic essential requirements of the advertised role and have declared yourself as disabled, you will be offered an opportunity for an interview within the council.
The management reporting line for this role is ultimately through the Isle of Wight Council Children’s Services directorate.
This council and its schools recruit according to the council’s Recruitment, Policy and Procedure and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.