As part of our recruitment drive to appoint Early Career Teachers for 2024, we are looking to engage with committed and inspirational primary trainee teachers seeking their first post as a qualified teacher, as part of an innovative and highly supportive academy team.

We want to hear from trainee primary teachers who are interested to join one of our high performing and thriving departments, with vacancies available across a wide range of subjects, phases, and locations across London. Successful applicants will be added to our central talent pool, and we will share your application with academies in your preferred location as soon as relevant opportunities become available - you will only need to complete one application. Academies and our central team may also contact you directly about possible roles.

Visits to our academies are strongly encouraged for shortlisted candidates and will be offered if you are invited to interview.

The Harris Federation is the leading large Multi Academy Trust in the country for both primary and secondary education and has an unrivalled track record in raising standards and achieving success for the children in our academies. Harris is a Federation and not a chain; each academy is different, reflecting the particular aspirations and leadership style of its Principal. All our primary and secondary academies are rated ‘Good' or ‘Outstanding' by Ofsted and we are recognised for transforming the life chances of the children that we educate.

The Harris Federation comprises over 50 academies in and around London. Some of these are among the highest performing in the country, with many located in areas of disadvantage.

As an ECT, you will be a part of the brand new NIoT ECT programme, training alongside other ECTs from across the Federation. This enables aspiring teachers to support and learn from each other, in the true collaborative spirit of Harris.

Our ECT induction programme, delivered from the NIoT through our outstanding Harris Federation Teaching School Hub, aims to welcome new teachers and build their self-confidence in the first few weeks of their career. There is regular contact with other ECTs within and across subject areas, and a structure of support and challenge with customised professional learning sessions throughout the year.

Every ECT has a professional mentor that works with you to make sure that your specific training and support needs are met. You will have the opportunity to observe lessons being delivered by experienced teachers. There are also a wide range of additional programmes open to ECTs through the Teaching School Hub to help you achieve your career ambitions.

Details of the NIoT programme can be found here: https://niot.org.uk/programmes/early-career-teachers

We look for talented individuals who want to be a part of transforming education in London and helping create exceptional places of learning. We want to hear from trainee teachers who are interested in joining one of our high performing and thriving departments, with vacancies available across EYFS, KS1 and KS2 in primary.

Applicants must have completed, or be on track to complete, their PGCE/PGCE School Direct training in the 2023/2024 academic year.

Applications to this advert will be shared with principals and headteachers across the Federation for consideration.

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact Erica Ritchie via email on erica.ritchie@harrisfederation.org.uk.

Before applying, please download the job pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be helpful for you when completing your application, and throughout the recruitment process.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website.

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan including access to a virtual GP, electric car scheme, and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.

Harris academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants. In line with our commitments to safeguarding, the Harris Federation uses preferred agencies and is unable to work with any agencies where Terms of Business have not been agreed by both parties prior to an engagement.

The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.