Job Introduction
Heathlands Primary Academy and Pre-School Website
Early Years Leader & Class Teacher
Heathlands Primary Academy & Preschool
Full time
Main Pay scale/ Upper pay scale plus TLR
1st September 2026
Heathlands Primary Academy are seeking to appoint a fabulous Early Years Leader and Class Teacher to join our dedicated and friendly staff team. You will play an essential role in supporting our children and families across the school community, ensuring they have a positive start to education.
We are looking for an Early Years Leader and Class teacher who
- Is passionate about helping children and families thrive.
- Is knowledgeable and experienced in working with young children.
- Has a strong understanding of the Early Years curriculum.
- Is able to build on existing strong practice in the school.
- Demonstrates empathy, sensitivity and resilience to others.
- Has a good sense of humour and excellent communication skills.
Heathlands Primary Academy & Pre-School is a one-form entry primary academy located in the West Howe area, Bournemouth. We have around 180 pupils from Nursery age 3 through to year 6, age 11. The school is part of the Coastal Learning Partnership Multi Academy Trust; a vibrant, collaborative partnership of twenty schools working together around shared goals, values and aspirations.
We can offer:
- The opportunity to work alongside a dedicated, experienced and friendly team.
- The opportunity to make a difference and champion young children.
- Time to build networks with colleagues from across Coastal Learning Partnership and others.
- A wide range of employment benefits.
Closing Date: Midnight 11th May 2026 Interviews: 19th May 2026
Please apply using the following link:
To comply with our statutory safer recruitment practices and obligations, we are unable to shortlist incomplete applications. Please ensure you include a full employment and education history, details of two referees and explain any gaps in employment.
Coastal Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment.
The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate that they meet the essential elements of the person specification and will be subject to pre-employment checks including a health check, and Enhanced DBS check, Child Barred List check and satisfactory references. CLP will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern. Applicants are advised that it is an offense to apply for the role if they are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
CLP is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants who meet the person specification will receive equal consideration for employment. We value the fact that our schools are very different, as are our colleagues within them. Our culture is one in which colleagues serve and inspire each other in the spirit of professional generosity; colleagues are empowered to be themselves and to be their best. At CLP, everyone is welcome and encouraged to achieve and be heard.
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