About Us
At Harris Science Academy East London, we have big ambitions to change the world. Our mission is to help our children become leaders in their chosen field, with many leading in science, and to become one of the top schools in the UK.
This school offers a unique setting to provide a life-changing education for the children of East London. We are situated in an eclectic array of buildings next to the renowned Three Mills Studios, home to BBC's Masterchef, amidst the iconic East London canal network.
We believe that through a relentless focus on the basic functions of a high-performing school, we can achieve success:
1. Unified leadership and alignment behind a powerful mission.
2. Exemplary student behavior.
3. A well-taught, unapologetically academic education for all children.
4. Regular opportunities for character development.
Every member of our school community is a leader. We believe that leadership does not have to be macho or at the expense of others. Our values of GRACE help us to achieve success in a collegiate and sustainable way:
* Growth – the belief that we can always improve and that feedback from others is essential for our development.
* Responsibility – we own our decisions and recognise when we need to put things right or make a change.
* Ambition – the belief that access to top grades, best universities, and elite careers are available for our children.
* Compassion – we are kind to others and grateful for what we have.
* Excellence – we prioritise doing the basics well day after day, so we build habits that lead to success.
We joined the Harris Federation in September 2022, which has made significant financial investments in our academy, including upgrades to Sixth Form provision, buildings, and IT. The Federation provides industry-leading support to middle leaders to deliver the best education possible for all children across the Federation.
If you're aligned, driven, and committed to doing what works, this is an excellent opportunity to join an organisation undergoing rapid transformation.
We value diversity and equality, and all staff are equally valued and respected. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable contributions of all members of our community.
Main Areas of Responsibility
The purpose of your role will be:
* To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant, and differentiated curriculum for students and support a designated curriculum area as appropriate.
* To monitor and support the overall progress and development of students as a teacher/form tutor.
* To facilitate and encourage a learning experience that provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential.
* To contribute to raising standards of student attainment.
* To share and support the academy's responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth.
Your main areas of responsibility will fall under the following:
* Operational and strategic planning (including lesson planning, developing resources and syllabuses, and contributing to the departmental plan).
* Curriculum planning.
* Staff development (including continuing professional development and engaging fully in the Performance Management Review process).
* Quality assurance (including contributing to the process of monitoring and evaluating the subject area).
* Management of information (including maintaining appropriate records and tracking student progress).
* Communications with students, parents, and other stakeholders.
* Pastoral system (including being a form tutor to a selected group of students).
* Teaching, ensuring a high-quality learning experience for students.
Qualifications & Experience
The successful candidate will:
* Hold QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree.
* Have successful teaching experience at secondary level (can be teaching practice), ideally including experience in multi-ethnic urban schools and working in an 11-18 school.
* Understand the theory and practice of effective teaching and learning.
* Understand the importance of high expectations and equality of access for all students, and of being a tutor.
* Have knowledge of National Curriculum requirements at KS3 and KS4, and of writing lesson plans, developing resources, and assessing students' work.
* Be able to work as part of a team and develop and maintain positive relationships with all staff.
* Have a good level of ICT skills, ideally including innovative use of interactive whiteboards.
* Be able to create a motivating and safe learning environment for all students.
* Be able to communicate positively with parents, carers, and other external agencies where necessary.
* Have good written and spoken communication skills.
* Be able to lead and manage their own work effectively.
* Have excellent time management skills.
* Be able to motivate students and raise their aspirations through a range of strategies.
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 opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package, including our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, Wellbeing Cash Plan, and many other benefits.