Job Introduction
Harefield Primary School is a nurturing and vibrant school, serving Harefield and Bitterne, on the east side of Southampton, where the children are at the heart of all that we do.
Our values of the school – Be Aspirational, Be Safe, Be Kind - are woven through the curriculum and the wider school day, ensuring that all children are motivated, happy and secure, achieving well academically and socially.
To work at Harefield means being a crucial member of a hard-working and supportive team. We are all striving together to secure the best outcomes for all our children and to support their families throughout their primary school journey. We are working towards becoming a trauma informed school.
We are proud of our open, approachable leadership team who prioritise staff wellbeing and professional development. We understand the importance of work-life balance and strive to create a working environment that is both purposeful and positive. We invest in our team, offering opportunities for training, mentoring, and career progression.
Harefield Primary is in the Edwin Jones Partnership of Hamwic Education Trust (HET); a large, fast-paced multi-academy trust with currently 37 schools across the South Coast: Portsmouth, Southampton, Poole and Dorset.
Role Summary:
At Harefield Primary school we are seeking an enthusiastic, committed and reflective Class Teacher to join our dedicated team. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality teaching and learning to pupils within their class, ensuring that every child is supported, challenged and inspired to achieve their full potential.
The Class Teacher will plan and deliver engaging, well-structured lessons in line with the National Curriculum, assess and monitor pupil progress effectively, and adapt teaching to meet the diverse needs of learners. They will create a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment, fostering positive behaviour and strong relationships with pupils.
The role requires strong collaboration with colleagues, support staff and parents/carers, as well as a commitment to safeguarding, professional development and contributing positively to the wider life of the school.
We are seeking a professional individual who:
- Has a commitment to their quality of teaching and learning and improving educational outcomes for all pupils.
- Is passionate, has high expectations of achievement and behaviour, and can make a real difference to the lives of their pupils.
- Has excellent standards of communication and interpersonal skills.
- Enjoys working as part of a team and can build strong relationships with the many stakeholders in a school.
The successful candidate will benefit from the support of committed teaching and support staff, a highly supportive Senior Leadership Team, and the wider expertise and professional development opportunities provided by the Multi-Academy Trust, as part of a team enthusiastically driving the school forward and building upon its successes.
We believe that it is not just qualifications but personal qualities that will make you an ideal candidate to join our team. We are looking for someone who will bring genuine enthusiasm and a passionate desire to make a difference to our pupils through this role.
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
