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About This Opportunity
Are you looking for your next step in teaching? We are looking for a qualified, experienced teacher to join Harris Invictus Academy Croydon as Deputy Science Coordinator, specialising in Chemistry.
About This Opportunity
Are you looking for your next step in teaching? We are looking for a qualified, experienced teacher to join Harris Invictus Academy Croydon as Deputy Science Coordinator, specialising in Chemistry.
MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
The Purpose Of Your Role Will Be
* To deputise for the Subject Coordinator, assisting in leading the creation and establishment of outstanding provision within the subject area. This to include all programmes, systems and structures taking account of the academy’s values and vision leading to outstanding teaching and learning.
* To be accountable for student progress and development in the subject area across KS3, KS4 and post 16, including meeting student achievement targets for subject areas which are agreed by the Principal and the Governing Body.
* To ensure high standards of teaching and learning across the subject area through continuously, developing and enhancing the quality of teaching and learning.
* To ensure the provision of an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students in the subject area, in accordance with the academy aims and policies, as determined by the Principal and Governing Body.
* To ensure that all school policies and procedures are implemented and applied consistently by all staff in the subject area.
* To ensure agreed tutor programme is implemented and that tutors are effective in their role.
* To effectively and efficiently manage and deploy teaching/support staff, financial and physical resources across the subject area.
* To lead development for literacy, within subject areas, to raise standards of Literacy across the academy.
Your main areas of responsibility will fall under the areas of:
* Operational and strategic planning (including contributing to the subject and faculty improvement plans, and assisting in 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 assisting in recruiting, building and managing an effective team of motivated staff)
* Student outcomes (including assisting the director in 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 Are We Looking For
The successful candidate will:
* Hold QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree
* Have a minimum of one year's teaching experience
* Have proven success in raising achievement.
* Show a high level of ICT skills and experience of how new technologies can be used to raise achievement
* Have recent experience of involvement in innovative curriculum development
* Show good understanding of creative whole school strategies for improving literacy and numeracy and the importance of this in raising achievement
* Have experience of embedding innovative strategies for Assessment for Learning and Learning to Learn.
* Be willing to use coaching as a model for ensuring on-going professional development.
* Have a proven ability to identify and implement strategies to raise standards of Teaching and Learning.
What We Can Offer You
Teacher Development
At Harris, we have curated professional development pathways that will guide you towards achieving your career ambitions. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. With a strong network of passionate educators, expertdevelopment initiatives and a multitude of opportunities for career progression, your journey with Harris could be the most rewarding one yet.
We offer a wide range of high quality teacher professional development programmes via the Harris Institute of Teaching and Leadership. Find out more here.
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. We understand that each individual’s circumstances are unique, which is why we offer flexible working options that can be adapted to meet the needs of both the academy and our employees.
Benefits
In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includesour 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. Learn more aboutour benefitson our website.
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. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.
WORKING WITH US
Harris Invictus Academy is a vibrant, happy and successful school at the heart of the community. We know that our young people have incredible strengths and talents which we nurture. We encourage them to flourish and grow into excellent ambassadors for the Academy and for our community. The Academy has a roll of 1,000 students, including a thriving Sixth Form, and whilst we were only founded in 2014 we are rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted [and oversubscribed by parents].
We are part of the Harris Federation which is one of the highest performing Trusts in the country.
We celebrate our differences, enjoying the benefits of having a truly diverse cohort. We support the wellbeing of our students by developing their empathy, generosity and respect for others in the community. We take pride in our principles of equality and respect for alternative views, cultures, religions and all people regardless of their gender, disability, race, or sexual orientation.
Our students enjoy being at the Academy and choose to stay with us for their sixth form education.
We support students to achieve academically and to achieve excellent outcomes both at GCSE and at Sixth form.
To learn more about working in our academy and what we can offer you, view our academy page via the “why work at” button.
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