Class Teacher and EYFS Lead
| Posting date: | 11 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 July 2025 |
| Location: | London, N17 9XT |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | dd1ea1a8-2b25-420b-8701-53573f95cd70 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are excited to offer the opportunity for you to join our wonderful team at Harris Primary Academy Coleraine Park as a EYFS Lead and Class Teacher from September 2025.
The job will give the opportunity to teach our brilliant children and join our Outstanding team. The successful applicant will carry out the required duties as specified in our Job Pack and be supported by our Senior Leadership Team. We welcome any applicant that is positive, has initiative, is diligent, works well as part of a team and has a proven track record of their impact.
We aim to provide our children with an enriched and engaging curriculum - supported to be the best they can be, by our dedicated teachers and support staff.
We would like to hear from you if you have:
• Qualified Teacher Status
• A proven track record of recent and successful class teaching in mixed ability classes of primary age
• Successful experience of teaching the primary curriculum
• Goodunderstanding of current theory and best practice in teaching and learning, particularly as it relates toachieving high rates of progress of children of primary age
• Good subject knowledge of core National Curriculum
• EYFS experience
• The ability to teach second language.
• Some knowledge ofEnglishas a specialist subject
What the school offers its staff
All of our team is on the same mission of “Excellence: Every Child. Every Day.” We are committed to providing a nurturing and supportive environment that encourages all students to reach their full potential. We believe that every child is unique, with their own set of talents and abilities, and we strive to create a curriculum and learning experiences that are tailored to meet their individual needs.
At Harris Primary Academy Coleraine Park, we believe in the importance of developing well-rounded individuals, who not only excel academically but also possess a strong sense of character and values. We aim to instil in our students a love of learning and a thirst for knowledge that will stay with them for life.
We are incredibly proud of the achievements of our students, and we are committed to continuing to provide them with the very best education and opportunities. We want our staff to thrive as much as our pupils and have many opportunities for professional development. We believe that by working together as a community, we can help our staff and students to achieve their full potential and make a positive difference.
Working at HPACP, you will benefit from:
• A positive learning environment where every student is nurtured, can learn and grow with our strong focus on developing social and emotional wellbeing alongside their academic achievements
• An aspirational curriculum, with many opportunities for CPD to enhance the teacher experience and understanding
• High standards for staff and pupils, ensuring that everyone is challenged to reach their full potential
• An experienced and dynamic leadership team who are committed to providing the necessary support, training and resources to help you excel in your role as a teacher
• A strong emphasis on teacher wellbeing
• A vibrant team of teaching and support staff, who embrace new members to our school community
• Higher than average PPA time thanks to our specialist teachers
• The best part - Exceptional children who love learning, have a strong work ethic, embody our values and have an exhilarating curiosity about the world around them
More information about our Academy can be seen on our Instagram page @harriscolerainepark or on our website www.harrisprimarycolerainepark.org.uk.
If you've already decided that you'd like to join a truly inspirational team in our Outstanding Academy, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. You will need this when completing your application.
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.
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.
Further details about the role
As EYFS Leader, your role will be to act as the lead professional for Early Years, ensuring outstanding provision is developed and that all staff in the Foundation Stage are outstanding practitioners. Your responsibilities include:
• Coordinating and monitoring the weekly and medium term planning of staff within the foundation stage and in consultation with the headship team take action as appropriate
• Coordinating the resources for teaching and learning within the foundation stage in conjunction with the school's planning and resourcing policy
• Daily rotas and changes within the foundation stage
• Taking assemblies
• Monitoring discipline and behaviour within the foundation stage
• Ensuring the availability of advice to all members of the foundation stage for consistency with the whole school behaviour policy
• Attending management meetings and chair staff meetings as appropriate
• Acting as team leader for performance management
Commitment to safeguarding
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.
We are excited to offer the opportunity for you to join our wonderful team at Harris Primary Academy Coleraine Park as a EYFS Lead and Class Teacher from September 2025.
The job will give the opportunity to teach our brilliant children and join our Outstanding team. The successful applicant will carry out the required duties as specified in our Job Pack and be supported by our Senior Leadership Team. We welcome any applicant that is positive, has initiative, is diligent, works well as part of a team and has a proven track record of their impact.
We aim to provide our children with an enriched and engaging curriculum - supported to be the best they can be, by our dedicated teachers and support staff.
We would like to hear from you if you have:
• Qualified Teacher Status
• A proven track record of recent and successful class teaching in mixed ability classes of primary age
• Successful experience of teaching the primary curriculum
• Goodunderstanding of current theory and best practice in teaching and learning, particularly as it relates toachieving high rates of progress of children of primary age
• Good subject knowledge of core National Curriculum
• EYFS experience
• The ability to teach second language.
• Some knowledge ofEnglishas a specialist subject
What the school offers its staff
All of our team is on the same mission of “Excellence: Every Child. Every Day.” We are committed to providing a nurturing and supportive environment that encourages all students to reach their full potential. We believe that every child is unique, with their own set of talents and abilities, and we strive to create a curriculum and learning experiences that are tailored to meet their individual needs.
At Harris Primary Academy Coleraine Park, we believe in the importance of developing well-rounded individuals, who not only excel academically but also possess a strong sense of character and values. We aim to instil in our students a love of learning and a thirst for knowledge that will stay with them for life.
We are incredibly proud of the achievements of our students, and we are committed to continuing to provide them with the very best education and opportunities. We want our staff to thrive as much as our pupils and have many opportunities for professional development. We believe that by working together as a community, we can help our staff and students to achieve their full potential and make a positive difference.
Working at HPACP, you will benefit from:
• A positive learning environment where every student is nurtured, can learn and grow with our strong focus on developing social and emotional wellbeing alongside their academic achievements
• An aspirational curriculum, with many opportunities for CPD to enhance the teacher experience and understanding
• High standards for staff and pupils, ensuring that everyone is challenged to reach their full potential
• An experienced and dynamic leadership team who are committed to providing the necessary support, training and resources to help you excel in your role as a teacher
• A strong emphasis on teacher wellbeing
• A vibrant team of teaching and support staff, who embrace new members to our school community
• Higher than average PPA time thanks to our specialist teachers
• The best part - Exceptional children who love learning, have a strong work ethic, embody our values and have an exhilarating curiosity about the world around them
More information about our Academy can be seen on our Instagram page @harriscolerainepark or on our website www.harrisprimarycolerainepark.org.uk.
If you've already decided that you'd like to join a truly inspirational team in our Outstanding Academy, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. You will need this when completing your application.
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.
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.
Further details about the role
As EYFS Leader, your role will be to act as the lead professional for Early Years, ensuring outstanding provision is developed and that all staff in the Foundation Stage are outstanding practitioners. Your responsibilities include:
• Coordinating and monitoring the weekly and medium term planning of staff within the foundation stage and in consultation with the headship team take action as appropriate
• Coordinating the resources for teaching and learning within the foundation stage in conjunction with the school's planning and resourcing policy
• Daily rotas and changes within the foundation stage
• Taking assemblies
• Monitoring discipline and behaviour within the foundation stage
• Ensuring the availability of advice to all members of the foundation stage for consistency with the whole school behaviour policy
• Attending management meetings and chair staff meetings as appropriate
• Acting as team leader for performance management
Commitment to safeguarding
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.