About Us
At Harris Academy Bermondsey (HAB), we’re a forward-thinking, inclusive girls’ school in the heart of London, where ambition, excellence, and opportunity are at the core of everything we do. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in every category (November 2019),
we provide an exceptional education that inspires our students to achieve their very best.
We are dedicated to empowering our students—many from disadvantaged backgrounds—to reach their full potential. With a focus on the EBacc and preparing our girls for university, we ensure they are equipped to succeed alongside their more advantaged peers.
As part of our team, you’ll join a passionate group of teachers and support staff who work collaboratively in a safe and supportive environment. Together, we identify and nurture the individual talents of each student, helping them grow into confident, capable
leaders ready to make their mark on the world.
If you’re passionate about making a difference, committed to high standards, and eager to help shape the future of young women in London, we’d love to hear from you!
Main Areas of Responsibility
Your responsibilities will include:
To create a true learning institution in the academy at all levels
To play a major role in formulating the aims, objectives and shared vision of the academy
To lead the development and maintenance of a high quality positive learning environment
To take full responsibility for all aspects of teaching and learning in your key area of responsibility
To ensure high quality teaching across the academy
To work with colleagues to ensure data is used effectively and consistently
To work with the SLT to lead the assessment and reporting programme
To support staff in making sure high quality intervention programmes are in place
To support colleagues and subject leaders in developing schemes of learning
With the SLT, to develop strategies to enhance teachers’ ability to learn and to develop advanced teaching skills
To raise students’ aspirations and achievement
To ensure the highest standards of achievement for all students
To ensure the entitlement of all students to have equal access to and participation in all aspects of the curriculum.
To ensure the efficient and effective provision of cross curricular skills, knowledge and understanding
To identify and monitor successful learning outcomes
To monitor, review and evaluate teaching and learning and classroom practice
To maintain an informed view of standards and of the quality of teaching across the academy
To challenge under-performance at all levels and throughout all departments
To establish, and maintain, the highest possible standards of behaviour, learning and attainment
To demonstrate and articulate high expectations and set aspirational targets
To act as a role model in the provision of high quality learning, teaching and assessment
To coordinate the activities of staff
To lead and manage staff in an appropriate manner
To assist in the implementation of effective procedures to support teachers who are underperforming
To maintain high morale amongst staff and set an example of professional standards and leadership
To contribute to the recruitment, training, deployment and professional development of staff
To promote and sustain effective management of the Academy environment
To provide information about the work and performance of staff
To chair meetings
Qualifications & Experience
We would like to hear from you if you have:
QTS (or equivalent) and a good undergraduate degree
Extensive teaching experience
Outstanding teaching practice
Successful management experience as Head of Department or member of the SLT
Experience of writing department SEF
Experience of lesson observations and giving feedback
Experience of improvement planning
Experience of implementing a range of strategies to raise student achievement, with evidence of success
Contribution to impact on the quality of learning and teaching and curriculum
Experience of developing and sustaining positive relationships with students, parents, staff and the Governing Body to build consensus support and capacity
Proven track record of managing and implementing change in relation to teaching practices and standards
A track record of success in leadership and management
Professional Development & Benefits
Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range
of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.
In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includesour Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer
contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more aboutour benefitson our website.