Class Teacher (Primary) – Hartsholme 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!

As proud members of the Harbour Learning Trust, our success is built on a philosophy of care and high standards. We are a values-driven community looking for an inspiring Class Teacher to join our supportive network that prioritises continuous professional development and a strong team ethos.

The Role

• Location: Hartsholme Academy, Lincoln

• Salary Scale: MPS 1 – MPS6

• Contract Type: Temporary (1 Year - until 31st August 2027)

• Reports to: Principal

• Start Date: September 2026

As a Class Teacher, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality, challenging lessons that engage and motivate primary students across KS1 and KS2. You will work to ensure that every child receives an ambitious education, regardless of their starting point, background, or need.

Key Responsibilities

• Teaching & Learning: Plan and teach well-organised lessons informed by up-to-date pedagogical and subject knowledge.

• Emotional Development: Develop the emotional skills of children to ensure they are able to receive the best teaching and learning in the classroom.

• Inclusion: Use a range of strategies and eLearning tools to meet diverse learner needs and promote sustained progress.

• Environment: Establish a purposeful and safe learning environment that complies with safeguarding policies.

• Collaboration: Work as a dedicated team member, sharing effective practices and contributing to the overall ethos of the school.

The Person: What We Are Looking For

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

Essential Requirements:

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

• Experience teaching in a primary environment across both KS1 and KS2.

• Secure understanding of the subjects and curriculum areas you teach.

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

• High levels of honesty, integrity, and a commitment to our "DANCE" values.

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. 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 fantastic school—please come and see us at a time that suits you.

School Office: 01522 683705

Email: hhaenquiries@harbourlearningtrust.com 

Application Deadline: 2nd July 2026

Interviews: 9th July 2026