We are looking for a qualified, experienced teacher to join Harris Academy Greenwich as Head of Business Studies.
Responsibilities
* Accountable for leading, managing and developing the subject area.
* Raise standards of student attainment and achievement within the whole subject/curriculum area and monitor and support student progress.
* Ensure provision of an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students studying in the department, in accordance with academy aims and curricular policies.
* 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, including formulating subject and faculty improvement plans, leading development of syllabuses, resources, schemes of work, marking policies, assessment and teaching strategies.
* Ensure delivery of an appropriate, comprehensive, high quality and cost effective curriculum and lead development of the subject and its delivery.
* Staff development – recruiting, building and managing an effective team of motivated staff.
* Student outcomes – ensuring effective operation of target setting, monitoring and evaluation systems and maintaining accurate student data.
* Pastoral system – acting 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 with management training.
* Demonstrate successful teaching of GCSE at good or better level.
* Experience of initiation and effective management of change.
* Show evidence of raising achievement in present post and demonstrating good value added for groups.
* Have knowledge of current curriculum developments in the 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.
* Be able to build and sustain professional standards and relationships with students.
* Be able to contribute towards creating a safe and protective environment.
Benefits
Teacher Development: Professional development pathways via the Harris Institute of Teaching and Leadership, collaborative culture, and opportunities for career progression.
Flexible Working: Commitment to fostering a positive working environment with flexible working options adapted to each individual's needs.
Competitive rewards and benefits package includes:
* Harris Allowance (usually £2,000 for Inner London, £1,500 for Outer London)
* Performance and Loyalty Bonus
* Teachers Pension Scheme
* Wellbeing Cash Plan
* Employee 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 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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