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We are looking for a qualified, experienced teacher to join Harris Academy Chafford Hundred as Head of Classics.
Responsibilities
* Lead, manage and develop the Classics subject area.
* Raise standards of student attainment and achievement within the whole subject area and monitor and support student progress.
* Ensure the provision of an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students studying in the department.
* Teach the relevant subject across the age and ability range.
* Facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential.
* Effectively manage and deploy staff, financial and physical resources within the department.
* Share and support the school’s responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth.
* Operational and strategic planning: formulate the subject and faculty improvement plans, lead the development of appropriate syllabuses, resources, schemes of work, marking policies, assessment and teaching strategies.
* Staff development: recruit, build and manage an effective team of motivated staff.
* Student outcomes: ensure the effective operation of target setting, monitoring and evaluation systems and the input and maintenance of accurate student data.
* Pastoral system: act as a form tutor to a selected group of students.
* Teaching: act as an outstanding role model.
Qualifications
* Hold QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree; ideally management training.
* Demonstrate successful teaching of GCSE at a good or better level.
* Have experience of initiation and effective management of change.
* Show evidence of raising achievement in present post 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.
* Are able to build and sustain professional standards and relationships with students.
* Are able to contribute towards creating a safe and protective environment.
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.
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.
Applying for this Position
Thank you for your interest in this position. If you would like to discuss this opportunity, or to request a visit, please email the academy via the Why work page on harriscareers. Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. 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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