EYFS Teacher - Great Coates Academy

Are you creative? Are you a risk-taking educator?  Do you have a passion for inspiring greatness in every child?

If you have answered yes to these questions then you could be the person we are looking for!

We are recognised as outstanding but we are so much more than that!  Working at Great Coates Primary School means becoming part of a close-knit "school family" where the atmosphere is warm, friendly, and welcoming. It is described as a safe, happy, and fun environment for both staff and pupils.

What It Is Like to Work at Great Coates

• Values-Driven Culture: The school's values are at the heart of daily operations, ensuring a supportive and respectful atmosphere.

• Collaborative Community: You will work alongside dedicated staff, supportive parents, and forward-thinking governors who work together as a team.

• Focus on the Whole Child: The environment encourages children to be caring, confident, resilient, and inquisitive young people.

• Innovative Learning: Beyond traditional subjects, the school embraces unique learning experiences like forest schools and cooking.

Why Choose Us?

• A Unique Environment: Great Coates is a "very special place" that prioritises the happiness and success of every child.

• Broad & Balanced Curriculum: You will have the opportunity to teach a diverse range of subjects and develop pupils' interests in a wide variety of sports and extracurricular activities.

• Commitment to Excellence: The school aims for children to achieve their best in all areas of life, supported by a curriculum that prepares them fully for the future.

• Open & Welcoming Leadership: The Principal encourages prospective staff to visit and experience firsthand the "special place" that makes the school unique.

You would not just be joining a school  ~ you would be joining a family.  At Great Coates Academy, we are proud members of the Harbour Learning Trust, our success is built on a philosophy of care, inclusion, and high standards. We are a values-driven community where kindness, empathy, and ambition are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in providing an education that prepares every child to be a successful global citizen, and we are looking for an inspiring EYFS Teacher to help us deliver on that vision 

You will be part of a supportive network that prioritises continuous professional development and a strong team ethos.

The role:

• Location: Great Coates  Academy, Grimsby

• Salary Scale: Main Payscale,  MPS1 - MPS6

• Contract: 1yr Fixed Term

• Reports to: Principal

• Closing Date: Midday Wednesday 20th May 2026

• Interviews will be held: Friday 22nd May 2026

• Start Date: September 2026

As an EYFS Teacher, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality, challenging lessons that engage and motivate students across KS1. You will join a team dedicated to academic excellence and personal growth, ensuring that our students acquire the skills and knowledge they need to thrive in the future

Key Responsibilities:

• Inspiring Learning: Plan and teach challenging, well-organised lessons informed by up-to-date pedagogical and EYFS curriculum knowledge.

• Holistic Development: Develop the emotional skills of children to ensure they are ready to receive the best teaching and learning.

• Inclusive Practice: Use a range of teaching strategies and resources, including eLearning, adapted to meet the diverse needs of all learners.

• Environment: Establish a purposeful, safe, and "fun" learning environment that complies with all safeguarding and wellbeing requirements.

• Growth: Identify opportunities for children to develop literacy, numeracy, and ICT skills appropriate for the Foundation Stage.

The Person: What We Are Looking For

You are an exemplary classroom practitioner who is reflective, resilient, and committed to driving up standards.

Essential Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a relevant Undergraduate Degree.

• Experience teaching in a Primary environment (KS1 & KS2).

• Strong IT skills and a commitment to continuous professional development.

• A deep understanding of safeguarding procedures and a commitment to the wellbeing of young people.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with staff and students

About our Trust

We are proud to have the highest performing primary and secondary schools in our area and we are honored to have been shortlisted for the TES Inclusive Trust of the Year Award for the second year running. Most importantly, we are proud that we are improving the life chances for our children and giving them the tools and the values to lead happy and successful lives.

Our Vision is to empower and inspire children, adults and communities to be ambitious, healthy and kind, dedicated to making our world a better place.  The work we do is underpinned by our DANCE values and our magnificent seven behaviours;

Our Fantastic Five Values 

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. 

 Our Magnificent Seven Behaviours

• We will act with integrity, honesty and transparency in all that we do

• We will trust our fellow professionals and value their skills and knowledge

• We will work collaboratively and encourage others to do the same

• We will work inclusively, building and celebrating inclusive and diverse communities

• We will be kind to ourselves and in all our dealings with others, acting with

• compassion and empathy

• We will communicate regularly and with clarity with our stakeholders and with each other, welcoming and reflecting on constructive feedback from others

• We will be aspirational for all, wanting the best for ourselves and for everyone

Come and join our happy, values led trust that truly believes in “success and happiness for all”

Harbour Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to satisfactory background checks and enhanced DBS. 

We warmly welcome visits to our school - please reach out to organise a tour or to discuss the role in more detail.

School office;

01472 808608 

gcaenquiries@harbourlearningtrust.com