About Us
At Harris Girls Academy Bromley, we value character and academic excellence equally. Our Progress 8 score was in the top 100 nationwide last year, with a student body that had above-average disadvantage and below-average English as an Additional Language.
We're proud of our students' conduct in classrooms and corridors, their commitment in the library and drama studio, and their resilience in sports and textiles areas. Teaching here is a privilege.
Our leadership approach focuses on constant improvement and listening to students, staff, and the wider community. We review and reinvent our methods to meet the changing needs of our young people.
Main Areas of Responsibility:
* Implement and deliver a broad, balanced curriculum, supporting designated subjects as needed.
* Monitor and support student progress and development.
* Foster a learning environment that allows students to reach their full potential.
* Contribute to raising student attainment.
* Share responsibility for providing opportunities for personal and academic growth.
Your responsibilities include:
* Operational and strategic planning (lesson planning, resource development, departmental plan contribution)
* Curriculum planning
* Staff development (CPD, Performance Management Review participation)
* Quality assurance (monitoring and evaluating subject areas)
* Management of information (record maintenance, student progress tracking)
* Communications with students, parents, and stakeholders
* Pastoral system (form tutor for selected students)
* Teaching, ensuring high-quality learning experiences for students
Qualifications & Experience:
* Hold QTS or equivalent, and a relevant undergraduate degree
* Be able to teach French or Spanish
* Have successful secondary teaching experience (including practice), ideally in multi-ethnic urban schools and 11-18 settings
* Understand effective teaching and learning theory and practice
* Know the importance of high expectations and equality of access for all students, and being a tutor
* Have knowledge of National Curriculum requirements at KS3 and KS4, and writing lesson plans, developing resources, and assessing student work
* Be able to work as part of a team and develop positive relationships with all staff
* Have good ICT skills, including interactive whiteboard use
* Create a motivating and safe learning environment for all students
* Communicate positively with parents, carers, and external agencies when necessary
* Have good written and spoken communication skills
* Lead and manage your own work effectively
* Have excellent time management skills
* Motivate students and raise aspirations through various strategies
Professional Development & Benefits:
We prioritize our staff's development, offering collaboration, best practice sharing, professional growth, and a wide range of training programs. Our benefits package includes a Harris Allowance, Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with employer contributions, Wellbeing Cash Plan, and more.