Job description
Location: Alvaston Junior Academy – Harmony TrustHours: Full-Time Contract type: Permanent – start 1st September 2025 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 enthusiastic Classroom Teacher initially deployed to Alvaston Junior Primary Academy. We are looking for highly motivated candidates who are outstanding practitioners, to become part of our team. The Harmony Trust was established in February 2014 and currently has 17 schools under the Trust umbrella. This brings with it exciting opportunities for career progression and development for existing and future employees. The Harmony Trust has high expectations of our pupils and staff. We have an excellent reputation and are innovative in our aim for educational excellence. The successful candidate will: • have high expectations of achievement, attainment and behaviour • be an excellent Teacher with potential to develop further in the Trust • lead by example, inspiring and motivating children and colleagues • have a commitment to supporting & developing the learning of SEND learners • support the Principal and Head of Academy in implementing the school vision • be outstanding teachers and be innovative and creative in their approach to learning. We can offer you: • 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, • 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 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: The closing date for this vacancy is Sunday 13 July 2025.