Overview
We are currently looking to appoint a dedicated and inspiring Teacher of English, with a TLR available for an appropriately qualified and experienced candidate. At Harris Academy Chafford Hundred, you will join a dedicated team of teachers and staff supporting our excellent students. If you are looking for an opportunity to grow, inspire and develop, this may be the role for you.
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
Your main areas of responsibility will fall under the areas of:
* 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 of 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: Harris has professional development pathways with opportunities for career progression via the Harris Institute of Teaching and Leadership.
* Flexible Working: We offer flexible working options to balance professional and personal responsibilities.
* Benefits: Competitive rewards and benefits package, including the Harris Allowance, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Teachers Pension Scheme, Wellbeing Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme, and other benefits. Details available on our website.
Safeguarding Notice
The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Equal Opportunities
The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value diversity and strive to provide a fair, inclusive environment for staff and students.
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 help 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. Applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website will be considered.
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