Teacher

Spotland Primary Academy, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL12 6QG

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027 - upon completion of pre-employment checks

• Closing date

  15 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  2 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Main/Upper Pay Scale

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to the Trust’s vision, values and ethos

• Be resilient, adaptable and solution‑focused in a dynamic educational environment

• Take personal responsibility and a willingness to develop and learn

• Be motivated, enthusiastic and committed to delivering high standards

• Work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team

• Show professionalism, resilience, integrity and a commitment to safeguarding

• Communicate effectively with colleagues, pupils and wider stakeholders

What the school offers its staff

• Professional development opportunities

• National terms and Conditions

• Supportive and friendly team who value collaboration

• Flexible PPA time for Teachers

• Up to 34 days annual leave (pro rata for part time)

• Local Government Pension Scheme and Teachers’ Pension Scheme

• Staff Wellbeing Programme

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

• Flexible working

• Free Eye Care Vouchers

• Free Annual Flu Vaccination

• Cycle to Work Scheme

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.

Classroom Teacher

Spotland Primary Academy

Teachers Main/Upper Pay Scale  

Full Time 

Permanent Contract

The Board of Trustees wish to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Classroom Teacher to join our Trust and contribute to our shared vision of educational excellence

The Harmony Trust was established in February 2014 and now comprises 17 Academies within its family. The Trust continues to build an excellent reputation through its commitment to innovation, collaboration and high‑quality education.

The Harmony Trust has high expectations for both pupils and staff and provides a supportive environment where employees are encouraged to develop, grow, and progress. We are committed to being a GreatPlace2Work, where staff feel valued and supported to thrive.

The successful candidate will:   

• have high expectations of achievement, attainment and behaviour   

• be an excellent Teacher with potential to develop further in the Trust   

• lead by example, inspiring and motivating children and colleagues   

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

• support the Principal and Head of Academy in implementing the school vision    

• be outstanding teachers and be innovative and creative in their approach to learning.         

What we need from you:

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to the Trust’s vision, values and ethos

• Be resilient, adaptable and solution‑focused in a dynamic educational environment

• Take personal responsibility and a willingness to develop and learn

• Be motivated, enthusiastic and committed to delivering high standards

• Work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team

• Show professionalism, resilience, integrity and a commitment to safeguarding

• Communicate effectively with colleagues, pupils and wider stakeholders

What we offer:

• Professional development opportunities

• National terms and Conditions

• Supportive and friendly team who value collaboration

• Flexible PPA time for Teachers

• Up to 34 days annual leave (pro rata for part time)

• Local Government Pension Scheme and Teachers’ Pension Scheme

• Staff Wellbeing Programme

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

• Flexible working

• Free Eye Care Vouchers

• Free Annual Flu Vaccination

• Cycle to Work Scheme

Our Vision and Values

Our Core Values underpin everything we do: Respect and acceptance, honesty and integrity, compassion and kindness, resilience and responsibility, co-operation and collaboration, aspiration and motivation

At The Harmony Trust, our vision is to provide an excellent primary education, so every Academy is a Great Place 2 Learn. Our motto underpins everything we do: Believe Achieve Succeed. We value each employee for their contribution to the success of our Academies and we do all we can to ensure it is a Great Place 2 Work.  

Safeguarding

The Harmony Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all our staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS and pre-employment checks. It is an offence to apply for this role if you have been barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

The Trust’s Child Protection and Safeguarding policies for each academy can be found via:

Child Protection & Safeguarding Policies. Full details of the Trust’s recruitment and selection processes can be found in our Safer Recruitment policy: Safer Recruitment Policy

Inclusive Recruitment

The Harmony Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion, creating a supportive environment where everyone can thrive. We guarantee to interview any candidate with a disability who meets the essential criteria for the role as outlined in the person specification. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact: htrecruitment@theharmonytrust.org.

Applicants may use AI tools to support in writing their application, but responses must be personalised. The Trust may use AI detection as part of the shortlisting process.

For details of how we use your data please see our Privacy Notice – The Harmony Trust: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

If you have any further enquiries about this role, please contact the Recruitment Team on htrecruitment@theharmonytrust.org

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

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CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Spotland Primary 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
• Email address: htrecruitment@theharmonytrust.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/spotland-primary-school-rochdale

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