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 include 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
We offer a wide range of high quality teacher professional development programmes via the Harris Institute of Teaching and Leadership.
* Professional development pathways that guide you towards achieving your career ambitions.
* Strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre.
* Professional development and career planning opportunities, including a network of passionate educators and expert development initiatives.
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. Flexible working options can be adapted to meet the needs of the academy and employees.
BENEFITS
* Competitive rewards and benefits package including our Harris Allowance (£2,000 for Inner London and £1,500 for Outer London)
* Performance and Loyalty Bonus
* Teachers Pension Scheme
* Wellbeing Cash PlanEmployee Assistance Programme
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
At Harris Academy Morden we pride ourselves on an inclusive approach and caring environment. Ofsted 2024 ‘Harris Academy Morden is a high-achieving, happy school. Pupils value the care and rigour staff provide’. Staff well-being is at the heart of our academy, with a sensible marking policy and organised marking sessions to give staff time to mark and a two-week October half-term holiday. Our Academy is traditional in its approach to discipline and has very high expectations for student behaviour. Year 11 GCSE results consistently place the Academy in the highest percentile in the country. Harris Academy Morden is located favourably for public transport with good local access to bus, tram and train links to mainline rail and the underground network. To learn more about working in our academy and what we can offer you, view our academy page via the “why work at” button.
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