ECT Pool

ECT Pool

The Harmony Trust are recruiting Early Career Teachers for roles in our Derby and Northwest Hubs commencing in September 2025. If you are currently studying or have graduated and looking for a role in teaching with an employer of choice, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Whatever your preferred year group may be, and whether you are looking for a part time or permanent role, we would love to help you progress within your career.

How it works

If successful at the interview stage, one of the two following options will be considered:

A role will be offered with deployment to be confirmed

You will join the ECT pool and if and when vacancies arise you may be matched to one

Once a role has been offered, an informal meeting will be arranged between you and the academy Principal.

About us

Our Vision and Values

The Harmony Trust has the highest aspirations for its pupils, parents and staff members. We work hard to ensure that every child achieves. Our vision is to provide an excellent primary education that gives our children the very best chance of succeeding in life.  Parents are very important to achieving this vision and we aim to work in partnership with them to ensure that all our children Believe Achieve Succeed.

Our aim is to ensure that children at our academies enjoy the best education from the early years to the end of the primary stage.  We believe that school should be a place where every child achieves and makes progress in their learning. We believe in the importance of children developing well-being and high self-esteem if they are to learn and do well. 

We also believe in The Harmony Trust being an organisation where Learning Matters and where children become confident learners and staff are committed to learning and education.  We have a great team of people working in our Academies.  We aim to retain them by investing in professional development, offering opportunities to work across the Trust ensuring Harmony is a great place to work. As an ECT you will be well supported through national programmes and with an academy based mentor. We also provide many opportunities to collaborate with other ECTs, teachers and leaders across our trust.


We are looking for the following qualities in applicants

  • Must hold or will be gaining UK QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

  • The experience to confidently plan, deliver and assess the National Curriculum or Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum.

  • The ability to work flexibly and be reliable.

  • A genuine passion for providing a high-quality education.

  • Committed to the safeguarding and wellbeing of children

We can offer you: 

  • The opportunity to be part of our team, who are committed to educational excellence

  • A friendly and supportive staff, parents, and trustees

  • A commitment to high quality professional development

  • Opportunity for future career development & progression within the Trust’s portfolio of schools, and most importantly

  • The chance to transform the lives of children and really make a difference

Phase 1 Closing Date: 21st February 2025

Phase 2 Closing Date: 25th March 2025

Please apply on via our jobs site at:

The Harmony Trust Jobs

Next Steps

Applications to this advert will be shared with Principals for consideration.

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact the HR Team via email at htrecruitment@theharmonytrust.org

Before applying, please download the ECT recruitment pack (below) 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.

The Harmony Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all our staff to share this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.  The successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS including barred list check and further pre-employment checks.   

Full details on the Trust’s recruitment and selection processes can be found in the Safer Recruitment policy.

Head Office - Alderson Street, Oldham, OL9 6DY
Office Hours - Monday - Friday 8.00am - 4.00pm
Chief Executive Officer - Antony Hughes
Chair of Trustees - Andrew McCully
SEND Trustee - Ian Robinson
Safeguarding Trustee - Graham McGuffie