Trainee Teacher: Primary

Are you degree-educated with school teaching experience?

Are you passionate about your subject and making a difference to children’s lives?

Would you like to earn a salary whilst training to teach?

Harris Federation employment-based routes to teaching are designed to offer current school employees and people with experience of teaching the opportunity to training to teach whilst earning a salary. Your programme will be delivered by Harris Initial Teacher Training and you will benefit from:

• Outstanding course that leads to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS);
• Weekly Core Training days at Harris Academy Bermondsey with your fellow Trainees;
• Tailored, subject-specific training across the year with our specialist Federation sub consultant teams;
• Personalised mentoring and a strong support network;
• Two placements in contrasting schools.

You will be employed on a fixed-term contract from 1st July 2022 to 31st August 2024.

Please feel free to contact a member of the Harris Initial Teacher Education team for a friendly chat, advice and how to join our next group of outstanding trainee teachers. Call 0208 253 7758 or email info@harrisschooldirect.com.

About Us

An exciting opportunity to train to teach in one of Harris Federations north London primary academies. Successful candidates will be placed in either Harris Academy Coleraine Park or Harris Academy Tottenham (Primary).

Harris Primary Academy Coleraine Park is an Outstanding primary academy, and have high expectations and aspirations for your children. All staff aim to give every child an exceptional education providing support, care, enrichment and challenge as they come through the doors. Children are given opportunities to enjoy their learning and prepare them for future academic success as well as happy lives.  HPACP have a unique creative curriculum, a clear vision, high expectations, strong moral values and a love of learning. The academy is a multi-cultural, multi-faith family where children learn together. They respect and value each other.

We believe all children are special and we "dig for gold" in every child. This means encouraging children to do their very best, not settling for second-best.

The Academy is located in the heart of Tottenham and we are very proud of all of our children and staff. Everyone works hard and behaves well to achieve "exceedingly, abundantly, above all we can think or imagine!'

Main Areas of Responsibility

As a trainee teacher, you will be teaching in your main placement academy and honing your craft in the classroom whilst learning from expert colleagues. You will spend one day a week at Core Training where you will learn theories and strategies to implement in your teaching practice.

Your mentor, colleagues and HITE Tutor will support you every step of the way, so that you complete your employment-based training programme feeling confident and well-prepared for a successful career in teaching.

We offer a strong support network and exciting environment in which to train to ensure that our trainee teachers leave the course feeling supported, confident and well-prepared. Our provision has been graded as Outstanding by OFSTED.

During July you will take part in an induction process, getting to know your employing school, pupils and policies. You will also take part in the Harris Initial Teacher Education Summer School. You will begin teaching in September and start the weekly Core Training sessions.

Throughout the year you will be working towards gaining your Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) qualification. On application, we will discuss the possible completion of the Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE).

Qualifications & Experience

The successful candidate will have:

• An undergraduate degree, minimum 2:2.
• GCSE maths, English and Science Level 4 or Grade C and above
• Experience of teaching or working in schools.
• A desire to make a difference to the lives of young people
• Passionate about your subject knowledge.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Next Steps

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact us via e-mail info@harrisschooldirect.com , or call 0208 253 7758 to arrange a conversation.

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

Your application must contain:

• A full CV documenting your qualifications and full work history (including all work experience)
• A cover letter which will explain why you want to be a teacher and detail how you are suitable for the role as set out in the job description and person specification. This should be approximately 1000 words
• Details of 2 referees with professional email addresses.

Suitable referees could include:

• your university tutor or supervisor
• your current line manager at work
• your previous employer
• a head teacher at a school where you work or volunteer
• a supplier or client you’ve worked with (if you’re self-employed)

Referees should not be family members, partners or friends.

It’s important to have at least one academic or professional reference.

Please note – following application, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Professional Development & Benefits

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level to senior leadership.

We look for talented individuals who share our vision for creating exceptional places of learning, and are committed to ensuring that every child in London has access to the best possible education.

In addition to the opportunities for career progression, training and development, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits.

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 we expect all our staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants. Before applying, please review our Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders.

Equal Opportunities

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

As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.