The Harbour School - Primary Teacher

Primary Teacher The Bay Campus The Harbour School

MPR-UPR plus SEN 2679 per annum. Full time Permanent.

Not your average classroom. Not your average job. But the difference youll make Huge.

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people who face barriers to mainstream education Do you have the resilience empathy and commitment to teach students with social emotional and mental health needs

Are you looking for a role where every day is different every challenge is real and every success no matter how small is truly life-changing

Some students dont fit into the mainstream and thats okay. They need a different kind of school and we need a different kind of person. Someone who sees beyond the behaviour who understands that trust takes time and who knows that sometimes just getting through the door is a victory.

This is no ordinary teaching job. This is a chance to change the direction of a childs life.

If youre the kind of person who celebrates the small wins stays calm in any situation and believes in second (and third and fourth) chances we want to hear from you.

About you youll:

• Teach creative inclusive lessons that speak to both the heart and the mind
• Help children rediscover their voice value and confidence
• Make education feel safe joyful and achievable again
• Assess progress with care and celebrate even the smallest victories
• Be deeply committed to trauma-informed and therapeutic approaches to behaviour and learning
• Be creative flexible and emotionally resilient able to think outside the box and adapt to the needs of every learner
• Be a team player who thrives in a multi-disciplinary environment working closely with parents carers support staff and external agencies

About us:

We are a multi-site organisation which includes our Primary @ The Bay provision Vista Campus Lighthouse Campus Bay Campus and Bridge Campus all based within the city of Portsmouth. We also have an Outreach Support Team and The Horizon provision (which includes the Hospital tuition service at the Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth).

The Harbour School is an AP and SEMH school for students in Portsmouth and our students range from year 5 up to year 11. We are proud to be more than a school. We are a lifeline for young people navigating some of lifes most difficult challenges. Our students may be recovering from trauma permanent exclusion self-isolation or coping with medical conditions that prevent them from attending mainstream schools. Every child has their story and we are here to help them write a brighter chapter.

Why us

• Because you want your career to mean something
• Because youre ready to teach with your heart not just your head
• Because you see behaviour as communication not defiance
• Because you believe that every child matters no matter their past
• Because here you wont just teach youll heal inspire and empower

What we offer:

• Youll be part of a dedicated and compassionate team making a real impact
• Ongoing professional development in a growing trust
• A collaborative and inclusive environment where your ideas matter
• Each day brings the opportunity to help a child feel seen heard and valued
• Youll leave work knowing youve made a difference not just in education but in lives

This role is challenging but if you have the heart resilience and commitment it will be one of the most rewarding jobs youll ever do.

To become part of our journey please contact

Closing Date: 6th June

Interview Date: 13th June

Please complete our Teacher & Leadership Application Formand return it to if you would like to apply. See our Primary Teacher JD and PS- June 2025Job Description for further details on the role and our THS Safeguarding-Child-Protection-Policy.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people this role involves directly working with children and significant contact with children and therefore we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Please ensure a full work history is completed in your application form including any gaps of employment. Applicants will be required to complete satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for this post prior to commencement. The Trust is an equal opportunities employer.

If successfully shortlisted the HR Department will also be conducting an individual online search including social media platforms of your name education and employment to demonstrate due diligence following Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. The search will not form part of the actual shortlisting process and any concerns arising from the search will be discussed directly with you.