About Us
At Harris Academy Bermondsey (HAB), we’re a forward-thinking, inclusive girls’ school in the heart of London, where ambition, excellence, and opportunity are at the core of everything we do. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in every category (November 2019), we provide an exceptional education that inspires our students to achieve their very best.
We are dedicated to empowering our students—many from disadvantaged backgrounds—to reach their full potential. With a focus on the EBacc and preparing our girls for university, we ensure they are equipped to succeed alongside their more advantaged peers.
As part of our team, you’ll join a passionate group of teachers and support staff who work collaboratively in a safe and supportive environment. Together, we identify and nurture the individual talents of each student, helping them grow into confident, capable leaders ready to make their mark on the world.
If you’re passionate about making a difference, committed to high standards, and eager to help shape the future of young women in London, we’d love to hear from you!
Main Areas of Responsibility
Your responsibilities will include:
* To create a true learning institution in the academy at all levels
* To play a major role in formulating the aims, objectives and shared vision of the academy
* To lead the development and maintenance of a high quality positive learning environment
* To take full responsibility for all aspects of teaching and learning in your key area of responsibility
* To ensure high quality teaching across the academy
* To work with colleagues to ensure data is used effectively and consistently
* To work with the SLT to lead the assessment and reporting programme
* To support staff in making sure high quality intervention programmes are in place
* To support colleagues and subject leaders in developing schemes of learning
* With the SLT, to develop strategies to enhance teachers’ ability to learn and to develop advanced teaching skills
* To raise students’ aspirations and achievement
* To ensure the highest standards of achievement for all students
* To ensure the entitlement of all students to have equal access to and participation in all aspects of the curriculum.
* To ensure the efficient and effective provision of cross curricular skills, knowledge and understanding
* To identify and monitor successful learning outcomes
* To monitor, review and evaluate teaching and learning and classroom practice
* To maintain an informed view of standards and of the quality of teaching across the academy
* To challenge under-performance at all levels and throughout all departments
* To establish, and maintain, the highest possible standards of behaviour, learning and attainment
* To demonstrate and articulate high expectations and set aspirational targets
* To act as a role model in the provision of high quality learning, teaching and assessment
* To coordinate the activities of staff
* To lead and manage staff in an appropriate manner
* To assist in the implementation of effective procedures to support teachers who are underperforming
* To maintain high morale amongst staff and set an example of professional standards and leadership
* To contribute to the recruitment, training, deployment and professional development of staff
* To promote and sustain effective management of the Academy environment
* To provide information about the work and performance of staff
* To chair meetings
Qualifications & Experience
We would like to hear from you if you have:
* QTS (or equivalent) and a good undergraduate degree
* Extensive teaching experience
* Outstanding teaching practice
* Successful management experience as Head of Department or member of the SLT
* Experience of writing department SEF
* Experience of lesson observations and giving feedback
* Experience of improvement planning
* Experience of implementing a range of strategies to raise student achievement, with evidence of success
* Contribution to impact on the quality of learning and teaching and curriculum
* Experience of developing and sustaining positive relationships with students, parents, staff and the Governing Body to build consensus support and capacity
* Proven track record of managing and implementing change in relation to teaching practices and standards
* A track record of success in leadership and management
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 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.