Harris Academy Beckenham is a happy, energetic and inclusive 11‑18 academy which is widely recognised as one of the most successful and highest performing schools in Bromley. In May 2023 we retained our ‘Outstanding’ judgement following our previous ‘Outstanding’ inspection in June 2017, making us one of 52 schools in the country to retain this judgment. The academy is oversubscribed with 1,500 applicants each year for 180 places and remains committed to high standards of discipline, behaviour and academic success, with outcomes significantly above national averages across all measures.
About This Opportunity
We are looking for an outstanding individual to join Harris Academy Beckenham as Vice Principal. The Vice Principal role mirrors that of the Principal, and the academy will support you in your aspiration to Principalship.
Main Areas of Responsibility
- Oversee the strategic management of data, assessment and target setting, reporting achievement data to governors and external bodies as required, and working with the Principal to set challenging and aspirational whole‑academy targets.
- Lead on teaching, learning and assessment across the academy, providing the necessary professional learning opportunities to ensure the highest of standards are maintained in the classroom and student outcomes.
- Lead on effective behaviour and inclusion, ensuring that the needs of all students are met within and beyond the classroom.
General Expectations as a Member of the Academy Leadership Group
- Collaborate to build and realise the shared vision of excellence and high standards.
- Play a major role in determining strategy.
- Contribute actively to the formulation and implementation of all academy policies and procedures.
- Agree challenging subject targets and ensure rigorous monitoring, evaluation and review of progress towards these.
- Ensure high‑quality teaching and learning in line‑managed faculties.
- Manage delegated budgets effectively.
- Attend academy leadership meetings.
- Engage in the process of appointing new staff.
- Participate in duties before, during and after school, including lunch and breaks.
- Contribute to assemblies.
- Share in the management of student disciplinary incidents.
- Actively participate in the monitoring, evaluation and review of teaching and learning in line‑managed faculties.
What We Are Looking For
- QTS and a good undergraduate degree (or equivalent).
- Minimum of three years’ experience at senior leadership level, at least once as a deputy or Vice Principal.
- Experience of delivering high‑quality INSET to teaching staff.
- Proven success in raising achievement as a subject leader across at least two key stages.
- Evidence of leading, supporting and managing others, both individuals and teams, ensuring high‑quality performance.
- Successful experience of processes of monitoring, evaluation and review.
- Good level of ICT skills and experience of how new technologies can be used to raise achievement.
- Recent experience of involvement in innovative curriculum development.
- Experience of presenting to a wide audience.
- Ideas of how Language, Literacy and Numeracy can be used across the curriculum to raise standards.
- Experience of embedding innovative strategies for improving teaching and learning in a whole‑school situation.
- Experience of managing and implementing change successfully at whole‑school level.
- Experience of using coaching as a model for ensuring ongoing professional development, particularly with subject leaders.
What We Can Offer You
Senior Leader Development
With Harris, you will join a large network of like‑minded senior leaders and have opportunities to learn from colleagues among the best in the country. Our senior leaders benefit from tailored professional development programmes via the Harris Institute of Teaching and Leadership, enabling you to develop your pedagogy, leadership skills and drive school improvement. Supported by experienced mentors, you can access national professional qualifications and expert knowledge from dedicated subject consultants.
Flexible Working
We are committed to fostering a positive and supportive working environment, recognising that achieving a balance between professional and personal responsibilities is essential. We offer flexible working options that can be adapted to meet the needs of both the academy and our employees.
Benefits
The academy offers a competitive rewards and benefits package, which includes 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 on 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 we are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.
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