Class Teacher

WORKING WITH US

At Harris Primary Academy Croydon, we are proud to be part of the Harris Federation: a family of primary, secondary and all-through academies across London. Since joining the Federation in 2020, we've benefited from a strong network of collaboration, professional development and shared best practices across our schools.

We aim to develop happy, confident, and independent learners who are motivated by a genuine love of learning. With high expectations and expert teaching, we ensure all pupils make excellent progress, particularly in reading, writing and maths, which form the foundation for success across the curriculum.

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

Are you passionate about nurturing young learners and making a real difference in their lives? Join our vibrant and supportive team at Harris Primary Academy Croydon as a Key Stage 2 Class Teacher.

MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

We welcome applications from enthusiastic and committed practitioners who will:

• Deliver engaging, high-quality lessons tailored to pupils' needs
• Plan and prepare effective courses and lessons
• Assess, record, and report on pupil progress and attainment
• Foster a dynamic and inspiring classroom environment
• Share and promote excellent teaching practices
• Contribute to the wider life of the academy
• Embrace ongoing professional development
• Work collaboratively as part of a supportive team

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• A degree-level qualification
• Proven experience teaching the primary curriculum (can be
• Strong knowledge of the National Curriculum and effective teaching strategies
• A clear understanding of child development and progression
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills
• A commitment to equal opportunities and inclusive education
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

Teacher Development

At Harris, we have curated professional development pathways that will guide you towards achieving your career ambitions. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. With a strong network of passionate educators, expert development initiatives and a multitude of opportunities for career progression, your journey with Harris could be the most rewarding one yet.

We offer a wide range of high quality teacher professional development programmes via the Harris Institute of Teaching and Leadership. Find out more here.

Flexible Working

We are committed to fostering a positive and supportive working environment for our staff, recognising that achieving a balance between professional and personal responsibilities is essential. We understand that each individual's circumstances are unique, which is why we offer flexible working options that can be adapted to meet the needs of both the academy and our employees.

Benefits

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance (usually £2,000 for Inner London and £1,500 for Outer London), a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Teachers Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme, and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.

Safeguarding Notice

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

Equal Opportunities

The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.

APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact us via e-mail, or call to arrange a conversation.

Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. You will need this when completing your application.

Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online via our careers website and which are completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible and advise you check the job information as per the listing on our careers site.