Class Teacher; Primary SEMH

Job overview

Salary: MPS/UPS &SEN 1- £2787

Hours of work:
Core school hours.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed and forward‑thinking Key Stage One/Two Primary Class Teacher at The Harbour School. You will be part of a fantastic group of teachers and teaching assistants working closely together to create exciting and creative learning opportunities for our children.

• A fulfilling and rewarding role where you will be making a difference to children’s learning.
• Outstanding professional development opportunities for all our staff.
• Highly collaborative approach to teaching where planning is jointly shared across year groups to enable the sharing of excellent practice.

• QTS teaching qualification.
• Experience of teaching Key Stage One/Two.
• Possesses outstanding communication skills and can work well in a team.
• An understanding of child protection and safeguarding issues.
• A team member who can show a flexible approach.
• A positive role model.
• A teacher who can meet a range of complex needs.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed teacher who has a range of skills and experience to call upon. The successful candidate will:

• Be a talented, enthusiastic and dedicated individual with high expectations to teach in our multi key stage setting.
• Play a significant role in improving the quality of teaching and pupils’ learning.
• Promote the vision, values and aspirations of the school and its wider community.
• Be able to ensure that the curriculum fully engages and delivers a high quality curriculum that facilitates individual needs and sustained progress for learners with complex needs.

The Harbour School currently caters for boys from 5-16 years who have an Education, Health and Care plan (EHCP) for social, emotional and mental health needs. We have 101 pupils on roll who attend from all over the Cambridshire area and sometimes from outside the county. Our school is situated in rural Cambridshire, with generous grounds, including a wooded area and pond, used for enrichment activities throughout the school day.

Meridian Trust is a values‑led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest‑performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.

Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which include:

• Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities.
• Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated ITT.
• Support for mental health and wellbeing.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Defined benefit local government or Teacher’s pension scheme.
• Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations.
• Free on‑site parking.
• Discounts on a wide range of benefits.

For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below.

Closing date for applications: 14.06.2026 - midday.

Interviews will be held on: TBC. Please note we reserve the right to end this advert earlier than the specified dates and amend closing date and interview dates.

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre‑employment checks.