Classroom Teacher - KS2

Alvaston Junior Academy, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 0PU

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Pending completion of pre-employment checks

• Closing date

  7 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  23 September 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (635)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will: 

• Be an excellent classroom practitioner with evidence of improving outcomes particularly for those pupils who are most vulnerable  

• Have experience and a secure knowledge of the National Curriculum and Pedagogy

• Have evidence of the effective use of assessment and analysis in raising standards 

• Be able to work effectively with teaching assistants and other colleagues to maximise pupil outcomes

• Have a commitment to work with others to carry the Trust’s vision forward 

• Have a commitment to supporting & developing the learning of SEND learners 

• Support the Principal in delivering the trust priorities as outlined in the Trusts Strategic Plan

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you: 

• The opportunity to be part of our team, who are committed to educational excellence    

• A friendly and supportive staff, parents and trustees,    

• A commitment to high quality professional development through the Harmony Trust Development Team

• Opportunity for future career development & progression within the Trust’s portfolio of academies

• Most importantly, the chance to transform the lives of children and really make a difference    

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

KS2 Classroom Teacher JD - Alvaston Junior Academy.docx - 1.01 MB (opens in new tab)

About Alvaston Junior Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 326 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Alvaston Junior Academy website
• Email address: htrecruitment@theharmonytrust.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/alvaston-junior-academy

Arranging a visit to Alvaston Junior Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email htrecruitment@theharmonytrust.org.

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