Teachers (Primary) - St. Blasius Ventnor - St.Francis Shanklin - Lanesend Cowes

Job Posted: 10 March 2026

• Contract Term: Permanent
• Location: Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Full time
• Salary: Qualified Teachers: MPS/UPS (depending on experience) salary will be in line with the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions
• Industries: Education

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 positions for Teachers who can help realise our visions at each of our primary schools

• St. Blasius
• St.Francis
• Lanesend

If you are committed to inspiring children and supporting their growth, we would love to hear from you.

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.

How to Apply 

Please submit your application form and support statement to the school office at 

• Lanesend Cowes: [email protected]
• St Blasius Shanklin: [email protected] 
• St Francis Ventnor: [email protected]

Visits to our schools are essential for candidates who are applying
For more information or an informal discussion about the role, please contact us via the office

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. If you are committed to inspiring children and supporting their growth, we would love to hear from you.
Visits to our Academies are welcome.
Closing Date for Applications:Monday 16th March at 12-noon.

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.

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;

unacceptable behaviour policy

employee code of conduct

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 [email protected] 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.