Early Years Class Teacher

Harris Primary Academy Peckham Park is a school at the heart of Peckham, full of energy, ambition and community spirit. Each day, our children arrive with curiosity and hope, and our families place great trust in us. We honour that trust by ensuring every child feels safe, happy and respected.

We are proudly diverse, serving our local community with families who speak over 20 languages. This richness is one of our greatest strengths. Diversity here is not simply something we celebrate, it is something we learn from and are shaped by. In every sense, we reflect what makes Peckham special: warmth, creativity, resilience and a strong sense of belonging.

Our work is guided by three core values: respect, responsibility and resilience. We teach children to treat others with kindness and dignity, to take pride and ownership in their learning and choices, and to persevere when things feel challenging. These values sit at the centre of our school culture and are lived every day.

We are proud of our exceptional curriculum, broad and balanced, rooted in our community and designed to expand horizons. We want children to recognise themselves in what they learn while also discovering new ideas, places and possibilities. Through carefully planned learning and sequencing, we build strong knowledge, confident reading and communication, and a love of learning, because we believe every child deserves an excellent education.

We bring this learning to life through exceptional personal development. We create opportunities that build character, confidence and aspiration, helping children to lead, collaborate and contribute. We celebrate talents, nurture potential and ensure every child feels known and valued.

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

Passionate about inspiring young people? Join us in inspiring the lively little learners at Harris Primary Academy Peckham Park as a Class Teacher in one of our early years or nursery classes. Our dedicated team provides a supportive network both onsite as well as support across the Federation to ensure all our staff feel encouraged to do their best. You will be part of a community of dedicated, friendly staff standing by and upholding its mission in creating and maintaining a supportive and thriving learning environment.

MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Have regard to the curriculum for the school, and with a view to promoting the development of the abilities and aptitudes of the pupils in any class or group assigned
• Plan and prepare courses and lessons
• Teach, according to their educational needs, the pupils assigned to you
• Set and mark work to be carried out by the pupil in the Academy and elsewhere
• Assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of pupils
• Disseminate high quality teaching pedagogy and practice to secure consistently good or outstanding teaching and learning for our children
• Be committed to on-going professional development
• Contribute to the wider life of the academy
• Maintain a dynamic and inspiring learning environment
• Be innovative, highly motivated and eager
• Have good interpersonal skills and are able to work well as part of a team

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• QTS (or equivalent) and an undergraduate degree
• Successful experience of teaching the primary curriculum, EYFS and Nursery in particular.
• Good understanding of current theory and best practice in teaching and learning, particularly as it relates to achieving high rates of progress of children of primary age
• Good subject knowledge of core National Curriculum
• Good understanding of child development and progression and how this impacts on planning
• Understanding of effective strategies for managing behaviour within the classroom and in accordance with the school’s policy
• An understanding of equal opportunity issues and how they can be addressed in schools
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

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.

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.

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
Thank you for your interest in this position. If you would like to discuss this opportunity, or to request a visit, please email the academy via the Why work page on harriscareers. Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be help you when completing your application, and throughout the recruitment process. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website.