About UsHarris Academy Beckenham is a happy, energetic and inclusive 11-18 academy which is widely recognised as one of the most successful and highest performing schools in Bromley. We retained our ‘Outstanding' judgement in May 2023 following our previous 'Outstanding' inspection in June 2017. We are one of 52 schools in the country to retain this judgment.
The academy is oversubscribed with 1,500 applicants applying each year for 180 places. The academy has a reputation of excellence, high standards of discipline and behaviour and a proven track record of academic success with outcomes significantly above national averages across all measures.
In 2019 we were designated as a ‘World Class' school because of the amazing work we do to develop students' skills, character and competencies which rival and compete with those students from the very best schools internationally. We have since been re-accredited in 2022, confirmation that our Academy is, and continues to be, World Class. Main Areas of ResponsibilityYour responsibilities will include:
Management, organisation and supervision of the Learning Resources Centre
Ensuring that all learning resources equipment is well maintained
Maintaining a professional, stimulating and tidy learning environment at all times, foregrounding student achievements
Contributing to presentation and consultation evenings and meeting with parents to encourage reading beyond curriculum time
Providing advice to staff, students and the community regarding use, provision, development of Learning Resources
Devising and offerig INSET activities in teaching and learning techniques in relation to learning resources and training in the use of Learning Resource materials
Timetabling LRC/enterprise centre/post 16 study centre and other resources
Liaising with the English and media team to publicise and organise an annual book week and frequent visits from writers
Encouraging the effective use of the Learning Resource Centre
Liaison with other information agencies
Development and implementation of study and information skills
Participating in community links, including opening out of academy hours (a flexible approach to working hours is required)
Disseminating information on resources and access to staff and students
Monitoring, evaluating and reviewing the use and development of the area
Organising and supervising after hours, lunch time and break time use of resources for students e.g. study support and homework clubs
For a full job description, please download the Job Pack. Qualifications & ExperienceWe would like to hear from you if you have:
English and Mathematics GCSE or equivalent
Degree or equivalent
Knowledge of library systems
Knowledge of Accelerated Reading, or similar reading scheme
Knowledge of National Curriculum, particularly for English
Three years' experience of working in an inner city school or educational establishment
Experience of managing a library service
Experience of a range of reading schemes
For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack. 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.