Assistant Principal, HARRIS ACADEMY PECKHAM
Assistant Principal, HARRIS ACADEMY PECKHAM
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WORKING WITH US
As part of Harris, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education in London. With regular progression opportunities and outstanding CPD for support staff, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether at Harris Academy Peckham, in one of our other 50 academies, or in our central team. Our aim is to help you achieve your ambitions more quickly.
WORKING WITH US
As part of Harris, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education in London. With regular progression opportunities and outstanding CPD for support staff, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether at Harris Academy Peckham, in one of our other 50 academies, or in our central team. Our aim is to help you achieve your ambitions more quickly.
Why work at Harris Academy Peckham?
* A place where all flourish, all feel valued and where achievement is the key to success.
* An opportunity to join an ambitious academy at the heart of the local community, working with experienced and inspirational leaders towards an outstanding future.
* The combination of the traditional values of good manners, strong discipline and respect with excellent teaching.
* Generous Harris benefits package and excellent opportunities for personal and professional development.
About This Opportunity
We are looking for an outstanding leader to join us as Assistant Principal, supporting the strategic and operational management, development and leadership of Harris Academy Peckham, and ensuring the achievement of our ethos, aims and objectives.
MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Your responsibilities will include:
* To create a true learning institution in the academy at all levels
* To play a major role in formulating the aims, objectives and shared vision of the academy
* To lead the development and maintenance of a high quality positive learning environment
* To take full responsibility for all aspects of teaching and learning in your key area of responsibility
* To ensure high quality teaching across the academy
* To work with colleagues to ensure data is used effectively and consistently
* To work with the SLT to lead the assessment and reporting programme
* To support staff in making sure high quality intervention programmes are in place
* To support colleagues and subject leaders in developing schemes of learning
* With the SLT, to develop strategies to enhance teachers’ ability to learn and to develop advanced teaching skills
* To raise students’ aspirations and achievement
* To ensure the highest standards of achievement for all students
* To ensure the entitlement of all students to have equal access to and participation in all aspects of the curriculum.
* To ensure the efficient and effective provision of cross curricular skills, knowledge and understanding
* To identify and monitor successful learning outcomes
* To monitor, review and evaluate teaching and learning and classroom practice
* To maintain an informed view of standards and of the quality of teaching across the academy
* To challenge under-performance at all levels and throughout all departments
* To establish, and maintain, the highest possible standards of behaviour, learning and attainment
* To demonstrate and articulate high expectations and set aspirational targets
* To act as a role model in the provision of high quality learning, teaching and assessment
What We Are Looking For
We would like to hear from you if you have:
* QTS (or equivalent) and a good undergraduate degree
* Extensive teaching experience
* Outstanding teaching practice
* Successful management experience as Head of Department or member of the SLT
* Experience of writing department SEF
* Experience of lesson observations and giving feedback
* Experience of improvement planning
* Experience of implementing a range of strategies to raise student achievement, with evidence of success
* Contribution to impact on the quality of learning and teaching and curriculum
* Experience of developing and sustaining positive relationships with students, parents, staff and the Governing Body to build consensus support and capacity
* Proven track record of managing and implementing change in relation to teaching practices and standards
* A track record of success in leadership and management
What We Can Offer You
Senior Leader Development
With Harris, you will join a large network of likeminded senior leaders and have opportunities to learn from colleagues who are some of the best senior leaders in the country.Our senior leaders can benefit from tailored professional development programmes via the Harris Institute of Teaching and Leadership which will enable you to develop your pedagogy, leadership skills and drive school improvement.
Supported by experienced mentors, you can access national professionalqualifications and draw on expert knowledge from dedicated subject consultantswho offer invaluable subject and curriculum insight.
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 includes 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.
APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION
If you have any questions about this opportunity, please send us an email, or call to arrange a conversation.
Before applying, please download the Job Pack 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.
We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website.
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