About UsHarris Academy Bermondsey is a girls' school with drive and ambition in the heart of London. Our students achieve the very highest standards in their education. Ofsted rated us as Outstanding in every one of their categories in November 2019.
We are passionate about making a difference to the lives of our young women, ensuring that they have every opportunity to succeed by identifying and nurturing each one's individual talents.
Our well-qualified teachers and highly effective support staff are committed to providing an education that ensures every girl achieves excellence and becomes a leader, within a safe and happy learning environment.
HAB is a diverse and inclusive comprehensive school for girls in central London. Many HAB girls are from disadvantaged backgrounds, but all study the EBacc and are prepared for university so as to compete with their more advantaged peers. HAB teachers and support staff are uncompromising and caring in achieving this. Main Areas of ResponsibilityYour responsibilities will include:
Supervision and management of Internally Excluded Students, including managing the curriculum and working with the teachers to develop appropriate resources in the inclusion and reflection rooms
The administration of inclusion and exclusion
Keeping records of student attendance, behaviour and progress in the inclusion and reflection rooms
Ensuring reset conversations take place for all students who are in the inclusion and reflection rooms before they return to the main school
Supporting students with individual learning needs (SEND) within inclusion and reflection rooms, ensuring the provision of diverse resources
Liaising closely with external agencies to ensure exchange of relevant information and smooth transition for students in need of support
Communicating with parents on incidents and sanctions with clarity in a timely manner
Using the core values with students in behaviour conversations
Ensuring routines in the inclusion and reflection and investigation rooms are applied consistently and in line with academy policies
Participating in the development and implementation of strategies to maintain acceptable student behaviour
Supporting the Vice Principal for Behaviour with the management of student behaviour within the class groups and taking responsibility for administrative actions
Supporting the Academy Reward system
Qualifications & ExperienceWe would like to hear from you if you have:
Qualifications to A Level/Level 3 standard or equivalent
Good knowledge of ICT systems including Microsoft software
Knowledge of the MIS systems for input and export of student data
Evidence of pastoral related training
Training in child protection and safeguarding procedures
Basic knowledge of first aid; e.g. first aid course or willingness to undergo training
Experience of working in an inner-city school or educational establishment
Experience of working with students from the 11-16 age range
Administration and working with young people
Using ICT for curriculum and administration purposes including to monitor and track student progress
Developing student autonomy through strategies such as peer mentoring
Using extra-curricular activities to enhance motivation and attainment
Raising levels of attendance and punctuality through rigorous monitoring, reporting and follow-up action
Managing class groups and allocated rooms
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 to senior leadership.
We look for talented individuals who share our vision for creating exceptional places of learning, and are committed to ensuring that every child in London has access to the best possible education.
In addition to the opportunities for career progression, training and development, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits.