Class Teacher at Harthill Primary School

Harthill Primary School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S26 7YH

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  4th January 2027

• Closing date

  19 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  12 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £34,069.00 - £52,835.00 Annually (FTE)

Class Teacher at Harthill Primary School job summary

As Headteacher of Harthill Primary School, I am looking for a teacher who is deeply committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of our children. We want someone who brings energy, creativity, and high expectations into the classroom, ensuring that every pupil is inspired, challenged, and supported to achieve their very best.

The ideal candidate will be an excellent practitioner with a clear understanding of effective teaching and learning. You will plan and deliver engaging, well-structured lessons that meet the needs of all learners, using assessment thoughtfully to inform next steps and address any gaps. We value teachers who are reflective in their practice—those who are open to feedback, eager to develop professionally, and always striving to improve outcomes for pupils.

At Harthill Primary School, relationships are at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for someone who can build strong, positive connections with children, creating a classroom environment where pupils feel safe, respected, and motivated to learn. A calm, consistent approach to behaviour, alongside a genuine care for pupils’ wellbeing, is essential.

Collaboration is also key. We want a teacher who works effectively as part of a team, shares ideas, and contributes positively to our school community. Strong communication with parents and carers is vital, as we believe in working in partnership to support every child’s development.

Above all, I am seeking a teacher who shares our values and is passionate about education—someone who will go the extra mile to ensure that every child at Harthill Primary School leaves with confidence, resilience, and a love of learning.

Being a teacher at Harthill Primary School involves dedication, creativity, and a genuine passion for education. It is a role that not only shapes academic outcomes but also plays a lasting part in the development of confident, capable, and well-rounded individuals.

Visits to the school are encouraged.

Lindsey McGrath

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 children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers, and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment follows Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Employment offers may be subject to checks, including:
• DBS
• Childcare disqualification
• Medical
• Online
• Prohibition from teaching
• Right to work
• References
• Suitability to work with children
Due to amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, some minor offences are now protected and should not be disclosed. For guidance, seek legal advice or visit [Nacro’s Criminal Record Support Service](https://www.nacro.org.uk).

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 Harthill Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 149 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Harthill Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/harthill-primary-school-sheffield

Harthill Primary School is a vibrant, one-form entry village school that prides itself on being "a school at the heart of its community." Our core values—Belonging, Ambition, Resilience, and Kindness—are integral to everything we do, guiding our academic, social, and emotional development programs. We aim to nurture confident, happy, and effective learners who are prepared to make positive contributions to society.

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