Class Teacher

The HEART Education Trust

Henderson Green Primary Academy
Earlham Grove
Norwich
NR5 8DX

Tel: 01603 343541
Email: [email protected] 
Website: www.thehearteducationtrust.co.uk 

• Salary – MPS/UPS (depending on experience)
• Permanent
• Full Time 
• Required 15 April 2024

This post would suit an experienced EYFS, KS1 or KS2 teacher who is highly effective in all areas of the teachers’ standards but is not suitable for an ECT

This is an exciting opportunity for a teacher who is passionate about improving the life-chances of children to join The Heart Education Trust and make a difference.  You will work collaboratively with colleagues within your school and across the Trust developing your own teaching expertise and others.  Our values and goals are important to us and your work will be a vital part of achieving school improvement, sustainability and our pupils making significant progress.

We offer:

• Tailored personal development and a career path
• A collaborative working environment with passionate colleagues who are not afraid to try new ways of working
• A culture of self-reflection, intellectual curiosity and continuing learning
• Respect for work/life balance and an ongoing commitment to employee wellbeing
• Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme

We are looking for:

• An experienced teacher (EYFS)
• An inspirational and innovative teacher, willing to put children’s learning at the heart of all you do
• Someone who knows high expectations matter
• Someone who enjoys working with children and is able to demonstrate the ability to form positive and supportive relationships with children and adults
• Someone who is able to use initiative to support behavioural and learning needs
• Someone who is flexible and able to demonstrate the ability to work as part of a team
• Someone who is enthusiastic and have a sense of humour
• Good English and maths skills

If you are motivated and excited to join our amazing team and make a lasting difference to young peoples’ lives, we would be delighted to meet you.  Whilst we are looking for experienced teachers at this time, if you are a Teacher in your induction period (ECT), please do check back for any future suitable posts that may be advertised. 

The HEART Education Trust is a Norwich based trust, consisting of 4 Primary schools with approximately 1,000 pupils.  The Trust is committed to improving the life-chances of children and young people through excellence in education, encouraging pupils to challenge themselves and hold high aspirations in their academic learning, personal and social development. Our Trust Academies aim to ensure that our pupils are well prepared to make the most of future opportunities as citizens within an ever-changing world.

Here is what our staff have to say about The HEART Education Trust and working within it:-

“One of the main reasons I enjoy working for The HEART Education Trust is the strong sense of community and teamwork that runs throughout the schools. All staff are dedicated to providing the best possible education they can for the children and do this successfully by supporting each other and working collaboratively.” (Deputy Head in Trust school)

How to apply

To download a copy of our application form, please select the orange ‘Apply for job’ button and enter your details.

Completed forms should be emailed to – [email protected] 

Closing date:                22 March 2024
Interview date:              TBC  

We will take references and do an online check prior to interview.  All posts are subject to a probationary period. 

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and the successful candidate will therefore be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and full pre-employment checks.    This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

The safety of our children is paramount, and safer recruitment is an ongoing commitment even after thorough vetting and commencement of employment. 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.