Classroom Teacher

Classroom Teacher Year 1

Teachers Main/Upper Pay Scale

Full Time

Permanent

Starting September 2026, with the option to begin earlier in the summer term

Employment Opportunity

The Harmony Trust was established in February 2014 and currently has 17 schools under the Trust umbrella. This brings with it exciting opportunities for career progression and development for existing and future employees. The Harmony Trust has high expectations of our pupils and staff. We have an excellent reputation and are innovative in our aim for educational excellence.

The Board of Trustees are seeking to appoint an experienced Year 1 Teacher to join Westwood Academy. As an outstanding school with a strong reputation for excellence, Westwood Academy is looking for a highly skilled practitioner who is passionate about delivering highquality provision and nurturing a love of learning in every child. Joining our dedicated and forwardthinking team, you will benefit from exceptional career development opportunities, including tailored CPD, coaching, and the potential to take on leadership responsibilities as you progress. The successful candidate will play a key role in further developing our already excellent KS1 practice, contributing to an inspiring, supportive, and collaborative school environment. If you are enthusiastic, reflective, and eager to advance your career, we would be delighted to hear from you.

The successful candidate will:

• Have consistently high expectations for pupils’ achievement, progress, and behaviour

• Be an excellent teacher with experience working within KS1

• Lead by example, inspiring and motivating both children and colleagues

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to supporting and developing the learning of SEND pupils

• Work collaboratively with the Principal and Academy Leaders to embed and promote the school’s vision

• Bring innovation and creativity to teaching, learning, and the development of highquality provision

• Have a genuine interest in and understanding of the importance of playbased learning

We can offer you:

• The opportunity to join a committed, forwardthinking team dedicated to achieving educational excellence

• Friendly, supportive staff, parents, and trustees who value strong relationships and teamwork

• A strong commitment to highquality, professional development

• Excellent opportunities for future career progression within the Trust’s portfolio of schools

• And most importantly, the chance to transform children’s lives and make a meaningful, lasting difference

Our Vision and Values

The Harmony Trust has the highest aspirations for its pupils, parents and staff members. Our vision is to provide an excellent primary education so that every academy is a ‘GreatPlace2Learn.’ Our aim is to ensure that children at our academies enjoy the best education from the early years to the end of the primary stage. Parents are very important to achieving this vision and we aim to work in partnership with them to ensure that all our children achieve our motto: ‘Believe Achieve Succeed’. We believe that school should be a place where every child makes progress in a safe and supportive environment. We believe in the importance of children developing well-being and high self-esteem if they are to learn and do well.

We also believe in The Harmony Trust being a ‘GreatPlace2Work’ where staff are supported to thrive by a trust that is committed to learning and education. We have a great team of people working in our Academies. We aim to retain them by investing in professional development, offering opportunities to work across the Trust ensuring Harmony is a great place to work.

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.

Full details of the Trust’s recruitment and selection processes can be found in our Safer Recruitment policy: Safer Recruitment Policy

To apply online, please visit the Harmony Trust website - Job search