Harrow Gate - KS2 Teachers – 2 Vacancies

Closing date for applications: 11 June 2026, 12.00pm

Interview Date: 19 May 2026

Reference Number: ELTMAY2616/2617

Working Hours: 32.5 hrs

Working Weeks: 52 weeks

Salary Scale Range: Main Pay Scale / ECTS encouraged to apply

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Start Date: 1st September 2026

Location: Stockton on Tees TS19 8DE

About us

Harrow Gate Primary Academy is a well‑established primary school located in Hardwick, Stockton‑on‑Tees, serving children aged 2–11. The academy is part of the Enquire Learning Trust, a collaborative network of schools that promotes high‑quality teaching, professional development, and shared expertise. The school is recognised for its inclusive and supportive environment, where every child is valued and encouraged to succeed. Its mission is “to raise the achievement and aspirations of every child,” a principle that underpins all aspects of school life. Harrow Gate Primary Academy was judged ‘Good’ overall by Ofsted (June 2024), with ‘Outstanding’ for personal development, reflecting its strong commitment to pupils’ wellbeing, behaviour, and growth.

Values and Ethos

The academy’s ethos is rooted in positive relationships, inclusion, and high expectations. Strong, trusting relationships between pupils, staff, and families are seen as essential to both wellbeing and academic success. The school is guided by its core values, known as the “ART” of Harrow Gate:

• Achievement – encouraging all children to meet high expectations and engage fully in their learning.
• Resilience – developing confident, determined learners who show perseverance and pride.
• Trust – fostering teamwork, honesty, respect, and strong communication across the school community.

These values are embedded in daily practice and reflected in a culture where pupils feel safe, supported, and motivated to reach their full potential.

Benefits of Working at Harrow Gate Primary Academy

Working at Harrow Gate Primary Academy offers a range of professional and personal benefits:

• Supportive and collaborative environment – staff work within a strong team ethos, placing children at the centre of everything they do.
• Strong leadership and professional development – access to continuous professional development and opportunities through the Enquire Learning Trust.
• Positive school culture – a welcoming, inclusive, and community‑focused environment that values staff wellbeing and contribution.
• Focus on relationships and wellbeing – an emphasis on nurturing positive relationships, which enhances both staff satisfaction and pupil outcomes.
• Modern facilities and resources – well‑equipped learning environments supporting high‑quality teaching and learning.
• Additional benefits – access to pension schemes, mentoring, and a strong sense of belonging within a “family” atmosphere.

Harrow Gate Primary Academy is a forward‑thinking, inclusive school with a clear moral purpose: to ensure every child achieves their potential. Its commitment to strong relationships, high expectations, and continuous improvement makes it not only an excellent place for pupils to learn, but also a rewarding and supportive environment in which to work.

About the role

We are looking to appoint an ambitious, reflective and highly committed Key Stage 2 Teacher who is passionate about delivering high‑quality education for all. This role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact within a nurturing and inclusive school, where every child is supported to thrive academically, socially and emotionally. At the heart of this role is a deep commitment to adaptive teaching, ensuring that all pupils—including those with SEND, pupils from diverse backgrounds, and our growing EAL community—can access a rich and meaningful curriculum. You will use a range of evidence‑informed strategies to remove barriers to learning and provide ambitious outcomes for every child.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, well‑sequenced lessons that reflect current educational research and best practice, ensuring teaching is consistently effective and responsive.
• Employ adaptive teaching approaches to meet the diverse needs of all learners, including pupils with SEND and those learning English as an additional language.
• Use ongoing formative and summative assessment to inform teaching, close gaps and accelerate progress.
• Create a safe, inclusive and stimulating classroom environment where children feel valued, respected and motivated to learn.
• Demonstrate a strong personal drive to build positive, nurturing relationships with pupils, fostering trust, confidence and a sense of belonging.
• Uphold the highest standards of safeguarding, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all pupils is paramount at all times.

Inclusion and Pupil Support

• Work closely with colleagues, families and external agencies to support pupils with additional needs or vulnerabilities, implementing recommendations effectively.
• Develop and maintain constructive relationships with parents and carers, including those who may be harder to engage, ensuring clear and supportive communication.
• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion across all aspects of school life.

Collaboration and Leadership

• Work collaboratively within a team, contributing positively to a supportive and high‑performing staff culture.
• Effectively deploy and manage support staff within the classroom to maximise pupil outcomes.
• Contribute to curriculum development, school improvement priorities and wider school initiatives.
• Engage in professional dialogue and coaching to support both your own development and that of colleagues.

Digital and Forward‑Thinking Practice

• Make effective and innovative use of ICT to enhance teaching and learning, in line with a forward‑thinking digital strategy.
• Use digital tools to support engagement, assessment and accessibility for all pupils.

Professional Expectations

• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional development, keeping up to date with research and developments in education.
• Maintain high expectations of pupil behaviour, achievement and personal development.
• Contribute fully to the wider life of the school, including meetings, events and enrichment opportunities.

We Are Looking For a Teacher Who:

• Has recent experience teaching in Key Stage 2 (Year 3 or Year 5 desirable).
• Has a strong understanding of the KS2 curriculum and how children learn.
• Is passionate about raising attainment and improving life chances for all pupils.
• Can successfully meet the needs of a diverse cohort, including SEND and EAL learners.
• Demonstrates a commitment to high‑quality teaching and continuous professional development.
• Builds positive relationships and creates a safe, nurturing learning environment.
• Is resilient, reflective and motivated to go above and beyond for children.
• Works effectively as part of a team and establishes strong relationships with pupils, parents, staff and governors.
• Is committed to the school’s ethos, vision and values.

We want to hear from teachers who are ambitious, dedicated and ready to make a real difference. If you share our commitment to ensuring every child succeeds, we would love you to join our Harrow Gate team.

What we can offer:

• A school full of wonderful children who make us proud every day.
• A real commitment to the well‑being of both children and staff.
• A supportive senior leadership team who are keen to help you succeed.
• We are well resourced, have fantastic facilities and school grounds.
• Great parents that are very supportive of the work that we do here.
• A play‑based learning environment where children’s well‑being and involvement is paramount.
• Lots of opportunities for personal development.
• A warm and welcoming atmosphere where we value innovation, creative thinking and we are all enthusiastic learners.
• Membership of relevant pension scheme.
• Opportunities for development and progression.
• Employee Assistance Programme provided by Health Assured.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Lifestyle savings.

Working arrangements: Monday to Friday. Visits to school welcomed. Please contact Sam Scott – 01642 673984 to arrange a convenient time.

Closing date and time: Thursday 11th June 2026 at 15:00.

DBS/Safeguarding Statement: The Enquire Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As this post involves access to children or vulnerable adults, the successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS.