About UsAt Harris Academy Morden we pride ourselves on the inclusive approach and caring environment we have developed. 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. We have a sensible marking policy, organised marking sessions to give staff time to mark and a two week October half term holiday. Ofsted 2024 ‘Staff enjoy working at this school. They feel well supported and recognise that leaders are sensitive to their workload and consider their well-being.’
The Academy is traditional in our approach to discipline and has very high expectations for student behaviour. Ofsted 2024 ‘Pupils learn to be tenacious, persevering in their learning, even when it is difficult. They behave well and are keen to learn.’
Year 11 GCSE results consistently place the Academy in the highest percentile in the country. Ofsted 2024 ‘Pupils learn an ambitious curriculum. They work hard and produce work of high quality. They develop a deep body of knowledge in different subjects. Pupils achieve highly and are exceptionally well prepared for the next stage of their education, employment or training.’
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
Main Areas of ResponsibilityThe main areas of responsibility will be:
Supporting the consistent implementation of the academy behaviour policy
The calm and purposeful movement around the academy between lessons
Following through any issues to do with behaviour as required
Mentoring students on PSPs
Operating within the Duty Principal on call rota
Managing students who are showing socially unacceptable or challenging behaviour
Maintaining standards of behaviour for all faculties and command a presence through corridor patrols and lesson drop-ins
Monitoring and reporting on attendance, punctuality and behaviour statistics
Meeting weekly with the Attendance Officer to ensure targets are met
Following up on any truancy and attendance concerns
Supporting academy colleagues to run the truancy bus
Reporting attendance and punctuality concerns at Faculty Meetings
Supporting tutors to improve standards of attendance/punctuality
Meeting with Parents/Carers of students that are failing to meet Academy expectations
Coordinating the timely completion of accurate and consistent tutor reports
Meeting with Assistant Principal responsible for SEND to identify early students potentially requiring support of EHCP
Ensuring issues that relate to student safety are investigated and passed on to academy colleagues in a timely manner
Assisting in monitoring the academic, social and emotional wellbeing of students
Liaising with Parents/Carers and outside agencies and attending meetings
Promoting positive values, attitudes and good student behaviour
Establishing productive working relationships with students
Maintaining daily contact with assigned students
Working in partnership with colleagues to deliver effective interventions and support for students
A full list of responsibilities can be found in the Job Pack. Qualifications & ExperienceWe would like to hear from you if you have:
Qualifications to A level or equivalent
Basic knowledge of SEND and learning barriers
Some knowledge of strategies in working with young people with challenging behaviours
Knowledge of some of the social issues facing students from disadvantaged backgrounds
Awareness of Health and Safety issues in the workplace
Experience of working directly with young people in an education or training environment, supporting the learning of students
Experience of establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with a range of stakeholders, at all levels
Experience of managing and being responsible for own workload
Please download the Job Pack for a full person specification. Professional Development & BenefitsOur 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 includes our 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 about our benefits on our website.