Class Teacher

The Welldon Park Academy, Harrow, HA2 8LS

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  23 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  6 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £35,602.00 - £48,479.00 Annually (Actual)

Class Teacher job summary

Are you a passionate, reflective and ambitious teacher who believes every child deserves an excellent education?

The Welldon Park Academy, part of The Pegasus Partnership Trust, is a welcoming and ambitious two-form-entry primary school. We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Year 1 teacher to join our team from January 2027, or earlier if possible.

We welcome applications from both Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and experienced teachers who share our high expectations and commitment to providing the very best opportunities for every child.

At Welldon Park, we believe that great teaching makes the greatest difference. We are committed to developing a culture where children thrive, staff feel supported and everyone works together to achieve excellence.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for someone who:

Has high expectations for every child and believes all pupils can achieve.

Is passionate about high-quality teaching and learning, with a strong understanding of effective classroom practice.

Understands the importance of early reading, phonics, writing and mathematics in building strong foundations in Year 1.

Creates a positive, inclusive classroom where children feel safe, happy and ready to learn.

Is reflective, open to feedback and committed to continually developing their teaching.

Works collaboratively with colleagues and builds positive relationships with children and families.

Brings enthusiasm, creativity and a genuine commitment to making a difference.

What can we offer you?

A welcoming and supportive team - Work alongside dedicated colleagues, experienced leaders and a collaborative year-group team.

A commitment to excellent teaching - Benefit from a clear pedagogical approach, practical coaching, high-quality professional development and opportunities to learn from colleagues.

A strong focus on professional growth - Access school-based and Trust-wide CPD, research-informed practice and opportunities to develop your career.

Support for Early Career Teachers - A structured induction programme with dedicated mentoring, coaching and professional support.

A collaborative Trust - Opportunities to work alongside colleagues across The Pegasus Partnership Trust, sharing expertise and developing practice.

A focus on staff wellbeing - Access to staff wellbeing benefits, including 24/7 GP services, supportive colleagues and a positive working environment.

Excellent facilities - Purpose-built teaching spaces, onsite staff parking and access to local amenities.

Why The Pegasus Partnership Trust?

Our Trust values of Belonging, Collaboration, Integrity, Excellence and Legacy underpin everything we do.

We are passionate about developing excellent teachers and leaders because we know that investing in our staff leads to better outcomes for our children.

Whether you are beginning your teaching career or looking for your next opportunity, we want to help you develop, succeed and make a lasting difference.

Come and see us!

We warmly encourage prospective applicants to visit The Welldon Park Academy, meet our team and experience our school community.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About The Welldon Park Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 420 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The Welldon Park Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-welldon-park-academy

We are a buzzy and diverse academy made up of 480 amazing children, over 80 staff, on a split-site promoting Forest School and Character education at its heart.

We seek staff who truly want to make a difference to children from challenging contexts, who have ambitions for a better life which starts by giving them the best Primary experience possible.

We work in partnership with Priestmead Primary School with lots of staff benefits, professional development, and cross-school working opportunities.

Join the Welldon Family..."Striving Together to Success"!

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