Main Areas of Responsibility
All candidates should read the following job description carefully before applying.
The Purpose Of Your Role Will Be
* Play a key role within the Academy to ensure that all pupils with additional needs make accelerated progress in their learning and achieve to the very best of their ability.
* Directly contribute to pupils’ accelerated progress through high‑quality sustained teaching of intervention support based upon a detailed knowledge of their specific needs.
* Have high expectations, lead by example, promoting the federation/academy vision, values and aims.
* Be a member of the School Leadership Team (SLT) and contribute to the strategic development and direction of the academy in line with the Academy Improvement Plan.
* Provide leadership and direction in supporting the needs of children with SEND.
* Take a lead role in monitoring and school self‑evaluation regarding children with SEND.
* Provide guidance and support to support staff to achieve and maintain a good quality of provision for pupils with SEND.
* Analyse assessment data from a variety of sources to inform future whole‑school planning and resourcing.
* Assist the SLT in undertaking delegated professional duties.
What We Are Looking For
* Qualified Teacher Status.
* National Award for SEN Coordination.
* Evidence of ongoing professional development; attendance on courses, INSET, action research, personal study etc. with clear impact indicators.
* Commitment to continuing professional development as necessary to develop the role.
* Experience of successful leadership and management within a school.
* Proven track record of achieving outstanding pupil progress for teams of children.
* Ability to contribute to professional leadership and management of a staff team and contribute to the work of other teams to secure high quality teaching, effective use of resources and improved standards of learning and achievement for all pupils across the school.
* Experience of using data and data analysis to drive up standards.
* Clear knowledge and experience in all issues relating to the safeguarding of children.
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, expert development initiatives and a multitude of opportunities for career progression, your journey with Harris could be the most rewarding one yet.
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 opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our 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 about them on 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 Primary Academy Mayflower is a successful academy that was judged outstanding in every category in our May 2017 Ofsted inspection. We are a 5‑form entry primary school, with 1 100 pupils on roll from Nursery to Year 6. We are the biggest primary free school in the country.
We are a sister school to Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred and Harris Academy Chafford Hundred, along with the other academies in the Harris Federation. We work very closely together and share the best practice and leadership knowledge and capacity to make the education we offer outstanding.
Our Core Values
Manners, Perseverance, Responsibility, Community and Achievement underpin everything that happens at Harris Primary Academy Mayflower. These foundations enable us to build high quality, inspiring education.
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