WORKING WITH US
Join our success:
* Judged ‘Outstanding’ in all categories by Ofsted (Feb 2023), more information here:
* Progress 8 scores of +1.10 & +0.91 in our first two sets of GCSE results (2023 and 2024)
* High uptake of Economics & Business Studies at GCSE and A-Level
* Hugely oversubscribed in both Year 7 and Year 12, the ‘Comprehensive of Choice’ in a borough with several grammar schools
We believe that a happy and settled staff body helps drive the very best performance from our students. We are committed to a high-quality professional development programme and can draw on expertise from across the Harris Federation. As a HASU member of staff at any level you will receive the training and support that you need to carry out your role effectively and develop at a pace that suits you.
We are committed to ensuring that our staff have the right level of balance between work and home life. Our policies and procedures are aimed at allowing our teaching staff to spend as much time as possible planning and delivering lessons. We work in an award-winning building with excellent facilities.
We run a broad and diverse curriculum to a fully comprehensive intake of students.
Our focus on the core value of Integrity means that our behaviour is excellent, with staff supported by a strong and highly visible Academy Leadership Group. Detentions are run centrally, allowing teaching staff to do what they do best: plan and teach amazing lessons.
Attendance and engagement with learning is high, and centrally planned tutor time resources ensure that our tutors can engage with students whilst delivering high-quality experiences.
We are located in Sutton, with good public transport and road links. Central London (Clapham, Victoria) is 25 minutes away. Belmont station is just an 8-minute walk and Sutton station a 12-minute walk. We are on the Surrey border so journeys do not take long in fact journeys from Kent only take just over 30 minutes by car. We have safe and secure onsite parking with electric charging points.
Other benefits of working for us:
* Regular dialogue about workload and how to manage it effectively
* Protected time for examiners
* Internal promotion and progression opportunities
* Staff CPD breakfasts
* Harris subject networks
* Clear communication and manageable deadlines
* High-quality staff induction programme
* Regular recognition and celebration of staff excellence
* Free on-site parking
* Exemplary student behaviour
* All SLT teach
* Fully centralised behaviour system including rapid and effective support with any student behavioural issues
To learn more about the culture and ethos of our academy, our impact within the community and what we can offer you, view our academy page via the “why work at” button.
ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY
Are you a senior leader or middle leader looking for your next step in school leadership? This may be the role for you. We are looking for a qualified, experienced teacher to join our academy as Deputy Director of English at Harris Academy Sutton. As Deputy Director, you will join a dedicated and open team of professionals supporting the wider academy team.
MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
The purpose of your role will be:
* To deputise for the Director. To assist in leading the creation and establishment of outstanding provision within the subject area. This to include all programmes, systems and structures taking account of the academy’s values and vision leading to outstanding teaching and learning.
* To be accountable for student progress and development in the subject area across KS3, KS4 and post 16, including meeting student achievement targets for subject areas which are agreed by the Principal and the Governing Body.
* To ensure high standards of teaching and learning across the subject area through continuously, developing and enhancing the quality of teaching and learning.
* To ensure the provision of an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students in the subject area, in accordance with the academy aims and policies, as determined by the Principal and Governing Body.
* To ensure that all school policies and procedures are implemented and applied consistently by all staff in the subject area.
* To ensure agreed tutor programme is implemented and that tutors are effective in their role.
* To effectively and efficiently manage and deploy teaching/support staff, financial and physical resources across the subject area.
* To lead development for literacy, within subject areas, to raise standards of Literacy across the academy.
Your main areas of responsibility will fall under the areas of:
* Operational and strategic planning (including contributing to the subject and faculty improvement plans, and assisting in the development of appropriate syllabuses, resources, schemes of work, marking policies, assessment and teaching strategies)
* Ensuring the delivery of an appropriate, comprehensive, high quality and cost effective curriculum and leading development of the subject and its delivery
* Staff development (including assisting in recruiting, building and managing an effective team of motivated staff)
* Student outcomes (including assisting the director in ensuring the effective operation of target setting, monitoring and evaluation systems and the input and maintenance of accurate student data)
* Pastoral system (including being a form tutor to a selected group of students)
* Teaching, including acting as an outstanding role model
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We would like to hear from you if you:
* Hold QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree
* Have a minimum of one year's teaching experience
* Have proven success in raising achievement.
* Show a high level of ICT skills and experience of how new technologies can be used to raise achievement
* Have recent experience of involvement in innovative curriculum development
* Show good understanding of creative whole school strategies for improving literacy and numeracy and the importance of this in raising achievement
* Have experience of embedding innovative strategies for Assessment for Learning and Learning to Learn.
* Be willing to use coaching as a model for ensuring on-going professional development.
* Have a proven ability to identify and implement strategies to raise standards of Teaching and Learning.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
Teacher Development
At Harris, we have curated professional development pathways that will guide you towards achieving your career ambitions. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. With a strong network of passionate educators, expert development initiatives and a multitude of opportunities for career progression, your journey with Harris could be the most rewarding one yet.
We offer a wide range of high quality teacher professional development programmes via the Harris Institute of Teaching and Leadership. Find out more here.
Flexible Working
We are committed to fostering a positive and supportive working environment for our staff, recognising that achieving a balance between professional and personal responsibilities is essential. We understand that each individual's circumstances are unique, which is why we offer flexible working options that can be adapted to meet the needs of both the academy and our employees.
Benefits
In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance (usually £2,000 for Inner London and £1,500 for Outer London), a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Teachers Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme, and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.
Safeguarding Notice
The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.
Safeguarding Notice
The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.
Equal Opportunities
The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.
APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION
Thank you for your interest in this position. If you would like to discuss this opportunity, or to request a visit, please email the academy via the Why work page on harriscareers.
Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be help you when completing your application, and throughout the recruitment process.
We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website.