About UsHarris Federation are delighted to lead three Teaching School Hubs on behalf of the Department for Education, serving over 800 schools located in South Essex, South London and North-East London. We were designated by the DfE because of our proven track record in delivering an outstanding education for our pupils; high-quality, evidence-based programmes and qualifications for our teachers and leaders, from ITT to Executive Leadership; and for forming long-lasting collaborative partnerships with schools and settings beyond our trust to achieve the very best outcomes for pupils across some of the most deprived areas of the country.
Teaching School Hubs are central to the DFE’s Teacher Recruitment and Retention Strategy delivering on all four of the national priorities:
Creating the right climate for leaders to establish supportive school cultures
Transforming support for Early Career Teachers
Building a career offer that remains attractive to teachers as their careers and lives develop
Making it easier for great people to become teachers
The training and qualifications we provide in our regions enable the DfE to deliver on a world-class teacher and leader professional development system. We were honoured to be one of only six schools chosen nationally in the initial TSH Test and Learn Phase. In 2021 the new network of 87 TSHs replaced the previous network of 750 Teaching Schools to ensure that every area in the country had a designated TSH with easy access to local support. This network is overseen by the Teaching School Hub Council and each TSH has its own governing body. We work with all our Local Authorities to ensure our TSH offer is inclusive to all school types and phases and responsive to local needs. Main Areas of ResponsibilityYour responsibilities will include:
Managing the experience of TSH schools and participants on the programmes, ensuring effective communication and appropriate support to maintain high satisfaction and retention
Supporting the development and maintenance of efficient and effective processes to manage the successful delivery of TSH KPIs and Apprenticeship programmes
Organising venues and resources and co-ordinate schools, staff and participants
Organising and attending Steering Group and Governance meetings
Helping improve the quality of materials and resources
Working closely with the Harris Institute and NIoT teams to prepare and deliver the requirements of the TSH and Apprenticeship PD programmes
Ensuring a PD offer that meets the requirements of the DfE TSH Handbook
Actively seeking opportunities to promote and advocate for the TSH and Apprenticeship programmes and the Harris Institute as a whole
Building effective and positive relationships with TSH schools, Apprenticeship employers and wider partners
Providing training on Harris Institute systems, processes and quality standards
Communicating changes and developments relating to TSHs and Apprenticeship programmes to Schools and participants
Representing the Harris Institute at events
A full list of responsibilities can be found in the Job Pack. Qualifications & ExperienceWe would like to hear from you if have:
Qualifications to degree level or equivalent
Proficiency in the use of MS Office software packages, such as Word, Excel and Outlook, as well as search engines and online databases
The ability to quality-assure delivery and programme experience across multiple programmes
The ability to manage and motivate a high-performing team
The ability to work in different sites across the organisation including London and Essex when needed
A pro-active, entrepreneurial approach and the ability to thrive in a start-up environment
A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults
Outstanding track record of development and delivery against tight timelines.
A commitment to the aims of the Harris Institute
An interest in the education sector and a belief in the value of teachers and school leaders
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack. Professional Development & BenefitsIf you would like to discuss the opportunity further, or if you have any questions, please contact us via email to arrange a conversation.
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