ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY
We are seeking an exceptional classroom practitioner to join our vibrant faculty. As part of a dedicated and forward‑thinking team, you will play a key role in enhancing and developing the teaching of 3D Art and Design and GCSE Product Design, inspiring students to explore their creative potential and pushing the boundaries of design.
MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
* To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students and to support a designated curriculum area as appropriate.
* To monitor and support the overall progress and development of students as a teacher/form tutor.
* To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential.
* To contribute to raising standards of student attainment.
* To share and support the academy’s responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth.
* Operational and strategic planning (including lesson planning, developing resources and syllabuses, and contributing to the departmental plan).
* Curriculum planning.
* Staff development (including continuing professional development and engaging fully in the Performance Management Review process).
* Quality assurance (including contributing to the process of monitoring and evaluating the subject area).
* Management of information (including maintaining appropriate records and tracking student progress).
* Communications with students, parents and other stakeholders.
* Pastoral system (including being a form tutor to a selected group of students).
* Teaching, ensuring a high quality learning experience for students.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
* Hold QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree.
* Have successful teaching experience at secondary level (can be teaching practice), ideally including experience in multi‑ethnic urban schools and working in an 11‑18 school.
* Understand the theory and practice of effective teaching and learning.
* Understand the importance of high expectations and equality of access for all students, and of being a tutor.
* Have knowledge of National Curriculum requirements at KS3 and KS4, and of writing lesson plans, developing resources and assessing students’ work.
* Be able to work as part of a team and to develop and maintain positive relationships with all staff.
* Have a good level of ICT skills, ideally including innovative use of interactive white boards.
* Be able to create a motivating and safe learning environment for all students.
* Be able to communicate positively with parents, carers and other external agencies where necessary.
* Have good written and spoken communication skills.
* Be able to lead and manage their own work effectively.
* Have excellent time management skills.
* Be able to motivate students and raise their aspirations through a range of strategies.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
Teacher Development
We have developed strong professional development pathways that guide you towards achieving your career ambitions. You will have access to the Harris Institute of Teaching and Leadership programmes and opportunities for career progression.
Flexible Working
We are committed to fostering a supportive working environment and offer flexible working options that can be adapted to meet the needs of both the academy and our employees.
Benefits
Competitive rewards and benefits package including 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 other benefits.
SABGUARDING 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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