About Us
Harris City Academy Crystal Palace is a mixed Academy for 1,300 students aged 11-18 with a large sixth form of nearly 400 students. This Academy has received three consecutive Outstanding judgments by Ofsted.
We believe that all members of the Academy community are supported and encouraged to achieve their absolute potential.
Our Teaching School Hub status enables us to offer teachers an extensive programme of professional development.
We welcome applicants at any point in their career and consider part-time and job-share requests.
Main Areas of Responsibility
Key responsibilities include:
* Developing Behaviour, Character and Culture within the academy
* Leading the Personal Development Director and Welfare team
* SUPPORTING leadership of personal development across the curriculum
* Improving student behaviour statistics and reducing repeat offenders
* Ensuring consistent Behaviour for Learning policy implementation
* Leading personalised and effective curriculum delivery in the Behaviour Zone
* Monitoring behaviour, character, culture, and pastoral care
* Overseeing alternate provision and intervention programmes
A full list of duties can be found in the Job Pack.
Qualifications & Experience
We seek candidates with:
* QTS and a good undergraduate degree
* Extensive teaching experience and outstanding practice
* Successful management experience as Head of Department or SLT member
* Experience of writing department SEF and giving feedback
* Contribution to impact on learning and teaching quality
* Experience of developing positive relationships with students, parents, staff, and the Governing Body
* Proven track record of managing change and improving teaching practices
Professional Development & Benefits
Our people are essential to our success. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and top-quality training programmes.
In addition to career development and progression opportunities, we offer a competitive rewards and benefits package including a Harris Allowance, Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme, Wellbeing Cash Plan, and more.