Main Areas of Responsibility
Find out more about this role by reading the information below, then apply to be considered.
The Purpose Of Your Role Will Be
- To be accountable for leading, managing and developing the subject area.
- To raise standards of student attainment and achievement within the whole subject/curriculum area and to monitor and support student progress.
- To ensure the provision of an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students studying in the department, in accordance with the aims of the academy and the curricular policies determined by the Governing Body and Principal.
- To teach the relevant subject across the age and ability range.
- To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential.
- To effectively manage and deploy staff, financial and physical resources within the department.
- To share and support the school’s responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth.
Your main areas of responsibility will fall under the areas of:
- Operational and strategic planning (including formulating the subject and faculty improvement plans, and leading the development of appropriate syllabuses, resources, schemes of work, marking policies, assessment and teaching strategies).
- Ensuring the delivery of an appropriate, comprehensive, high quality and cost effective curriculum and leading development of the subject and its delivery.
- Staff development (including recruiting, building and managing an effective team of motivated staff).
- Student outcomes (including ensuring the effective operation of target setting, monitoring and evaluation systems and the input and maintenance of accurate student data).
- Pastoral system (including being a form tutor to a selected group of students).
- Teaching, including acting as an outstanding role model.
What We Are Looking For
- Hold QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree, and, ideally, management training.
- Demonstrate successful teaching of GCSE at good or better level.
- Have experience of initiation and effective management of change.
- Show evidence of raising achievement in present postcode and showing good value added for groups.
- Have knowledge of current curriculum developments in subject and their implications.
- Have good knowledge and understanding of current educational thinking.
- Show good understanding of how children learn and how to raise standards of achievement.
- Have good communication skills in speech and writing.
- Display excellent organisational skills.
- Be able to build and sustain professional standards and relationships with students.
- Be able to contribute towards creating a safe and protective environment.
What We Can Offer You
Teacher Development
We have curated professional development pathways that will guide you towards achieving your career ambitions and created a strong culture of collaboration and best practice.
Flexible Working
We are committed to fostering a positive and supportive working environment for our staff, recognising that achieving a balance between professional and personal responsibilities is essential.
Benefits
In addition to opportunities for career development and progression, we offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes the Harris Allowance (usually £2,000 for Inner London and £1,500 for Outer London), a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Teachers Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme, and many other benefits.
Safeguarding Notice
The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.
Equal Opportunities
The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve and are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.
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