MPS (Outer London) + £1,500 Harris Allowance + Performance and Loyalty Bonus + Pension Scheme (TPS) + Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan + Additional Harris Benefits
Summary
We are currently looking to appoint a dedicated and inspiring Teacher of English. At Harris Academy Purley, 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. About Us
Working at Harris Academy Purley, you will make a real difference to the lives of young people and their families in South London who value the learning and school environment we offer. Our school is oversubscribed; we have families, from a number of boroughs, who choose us for the high standard of education we provide, and staff come from across London as well as Sussex and Surrey to come and work with us. You will be given ample opportunities to develop and progress your career, and all staff are encouraged to develop their interests and areas of expertise. Our professional development is tailored to ensure all staff are able to continue learning regardless of their role or stage of career. Responsibilities
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). 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. Qualifications & Experience
The successful candidate will: 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. Be able to motivate students and raise their aspirations through a range of strategies. Next Steps
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 be helpful for 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. Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers 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. 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. Applying online
We strongly advise that you complete the personal information section first and then save the progress of your application. You can return at any time to update and complete the rest of the application. Please ensure you regularly save the progress of your application to avoid losing any data. Once saved, you will receive an email with instruction on how to retrieve your application using a unique code. To submit an application, you’ll need to have ready:
Personal information about you. Details of your education and employment history. Details of any qualifications and training gained. A CV and/or supporting statement to upload. Need any help and support?
Visit our
Help and Support
page for FAQs and support with completing your application. We look forward to receiving your application.
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Summary
We are currently looking to appoint a dedicated and inspiring Teacher of English. At Harris Academy Purley, 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. About Us
Working at Harris Academy Purley, you will make a real difference to the lives of young people and their families in South London who value the learning and school environment we offer. Our school is oversubscribed; we have families, from a number of boroughs, who choose us for the high standard of education we provide, and staff come from across London as well as Sussex and Surrey to come and work with us. You will be given ample opportunities to develop and progress your career, and all staff are encouraged to develop their interests and areas of expertise. Our professional development is tailored to ensure all staff are able to continue learning regardless of their role or stage of career. Responsibilities
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). 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. Qualifications & Experience
The successful candidate will: 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. Be able to motivate students and raise their aspirations through a range of strategies. Next Steps
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 be helpful for 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. Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers 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. 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. Applying online
We strongly advise that you complete the personal information section first and then save the progress of your application. You can return at any time to update and complete the rest of the application. Please ensure you regularly save the progress of your application to avoid losing any data. Once saved, you will receive an email with instruction on how to retrieve your application using a unique code. To submit an application, you’ll need to have ready:
Personal information about you. Details of your education and employment history. Details of any qualifications and training gained. A CV and/or supporting statement to upload. Need any help and support?
Visit our
Help and Support
page for FAQs and support with completing your application. We look forward to receiving your application.
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