Our Vision to empower and inspire children, adults and communities to be ambitious, healthy and kind, dedicated to making our world a better place.  

D - Harbour children deserve joyful (delight)schools that ignite creativity and learning through play. We invest in colleagues to ensure success and promote lifelong well-being for everyone.

A - We recruit the best colleagues and nurture talent in safe environments, inspiring our children to strive for excellence (ambition). By learning from the best, we improve and give back to our communities.

N - Harbour schools are rooted in care, valuing respect and empathy (nurture). We create supportive environments where children and colleagues thrive, preparing them for the future.

C - We promote pride, inclusion, and civic responsibility, celebrating diversity and community. Colleagues will experience belonging through collaboration, well-being, and continuous development.

E - Success comes when colleagues are empowered to innovate, take risks, and learn from failure. At Harbour, we encourage creativity and collaboration, helping both children and colleagues achieve their goals. 

Job title:                                                      Class Teacher (Foundation Stage)

Location:                                                     Healing Primary Academy, Fords Avenue, Healing, DN41 7RS

Contract:                                                    Fixed Term (Maternity Cover), due to end December 2025

Salary Scale:                                              Main Scale - £31,650 - 43,607

Closing date:                                             Midnight Sunday 2nd February      

Interview date:                                        Friday 7th February 2025

Start date:                                                  April 2025 

We are looking to appoint a Class Teacher (Foundation Stage) at Healing Primary Academy.

We are searching for an excellent teacher who will work within our school to deliver high quality teaching and learning to the wonderful children at Healing Primary Academy. This post is fixed term until the end of December to cover Maternity in the Foundation stage.   

Our children are amazing and we intend to help them to continue to be amazing, regardless of background, staring point or what life throws at them. The role of classroom teacher is key in enabling this to happen.

If you are thinking of applying, we are looking for people who:

- Are committed, adaptable and caring, with a professional manner, who are patient and deeply caring – unflappable!;

- Are passionate about delivering high quality teaching, providing and inspirational approach to learning

- Are patient and deeply caring, who believes in unconditional positive regard

- Are able to demonstrate creativity, resilience and interpersonal skills to complement our highly effective team;

- Can be an effective team player and willing to be fully involved in the life of the school;

This post is an excellent opportunity for skilled professionals with QTS, with a passion for nurture and learning and to carve out a career with our Trust.  

What can we offer you in addition to the salary and holidays above?

- Be part of a dedicated team committed to achieving high standards;

- A supportive, warm and welcoming ethos;

- A vibrant learning environment – for you and our children;

- An experienced and supportive leadership team, who are committed to the well-being of all staff;

As part of Harbour Learning Trust all staff have opportunity to access:

- Employee Benefits Scheme including Local Government Pension Scheme

- Employee Screening and Wellbeing Service

- Cycle to Work Scheme

We always offer the opportunity to discuss our roles and visit our Academy before you apply.

For further information, please contact: recruitment@harbourlearningtrust.com

Harbour Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All posts are subject to satisfactory background checks including references and enhanced DBS checks. In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education, the Trust carries out an online search as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates. References taken up upon interview.