Derby city council
EYFS Teacher
Job Description
Location: Initial deployment to Lakeside Primary Academy. Harmony Trust
Hours: Full time
Contract type: Permanent
Our Vision and Values
The Harmony Trust has the highest aspirations for its pupils, parents and staff members. Our vision is to provide an excellent primary education so that every academy is a ‘GreatPlace2Learn.’ Our aim is to ensure that children at our academies enjoy the best education from the early years to the end of the primary stage. Parents are very important to achieving this vision and we aim to work in partnership with them to ensure that all our children achieve our motto: ‘Believe Achieve Succeed’. We believe that school should be a place where every child makes progress in a safe and supportive environment. We believe in the importance of children developing well-being and high self-esteem if they are to learn and do well.
We also believe in The Harmony Trust being a ‘GreatPlace2Work’ where staff are supported to thrive by a trust that is committed to learning and education. We have a great team of people working in our Academies. We aim to retain them by investing in professional development, offering opportunities to work across the Trust ensuring Harmony is a great place to work.
Employment Opportunity
The Board of Trustees wish to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced EYFS Classroom Teacher. We are looking for a highly motivated candidate who will become part of our team. The post holder will be initially deployed to Lakeside Primary Academy.
The Harmony Trust was established in February 2014 and currently has 15 schools. This brings with it exciting opportunities for career progression and development for existing and future employees.
The successful candidate will:
- Have experience and a secure knowledge of the National Curriculum and Pedagogy
- Have evidence of the effective use of assessment and analysis in raising standards
- Have experience of leading others
- Be able to inspire, challenge, motivate and empower colleagues to carry the vision forward
- Have a commitment to supporting & developing the learning of SEND learners
- Support the Principal in delivering the trust priorities as outlined in the Trusts Strategic Plan.
Applicants should be outstanding teachers and be innovative and creative in their approach to learning including the use of technology in the classroom.
- The opportunity to be part of our team, who are committed to educational excellence
- Friendly and supportive staff, parents and trustees,
- A commitment to high quality professional development through the Harmony Trust Development Team
- Opportunity for future career development & progression within the Trust’s portfolio of schools
- And most importantly the chance to transform the lives of children and really make a difference.
Should candidates wish to discuss these roles further then they may contact Claire Reader (Head of Academy – Lakeside) by email using creader01@lakeside.theharmonytrust.org to arrange a convenient time.
The Harmony Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all our staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS and pre-employment checks.
Full details of the Trust’s recruitment and selection processes can be found in our Safer Recruitment policy: Safer Recruitment Policy Final (1).pdf (schoolspider.co.uk)
A copy of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy can be found here https://www.theharmonytrust.org/page/policies/62835
Please follow this link to apply: https://ce0855li.webitrent.com/ce0855li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC179GF.open?WVID=1880192IPm
The closing date for this vacancy is 27 January 2025. Any applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.