We are looking for an outstanding leader to join us as Assistant Principal for Behaviour, Culture and Character, supporting the strategic and operational management, development and leadership of Harris City Academy Crystal Palace, and ensuring the achievement of our ethos, aims and objectives.
About Us
Harris City Academy Crystal Palace is a mixed Academy for 1,300 students aged 11-18, with a large sixth form of nearly 400 students.
The Academy has three consecutive Outstanding judgments by Ofsted, with the most recent inspection in 2014 finding the Academy to be Outstanding in every aspect. We are a consistently high performing school. Our motto, ‘All Can Achieve' encapsulates our vision that all members of the Academy community are supported and encouraged to achieve their absolute potential. We believe that a well-supported and valued staff body is the key to our success.
We are the ‘Teaching School Hub' for Croydon and Sutton and we are able to offer all teachers an extensive programme of first class professional development. Harris City Academy Crystal Palace is part of the Harris Federation and this enables us to offer you a comprehensive induction programme and training and development opportunities to support your career development including Masters and other qualifications.
We welcome applicants at any point in their career and are open to full consideration of part time and job share requests.
Main Areas of Responsibility
Alongside the general responsibilities of a member of the SLT, your specific areas of focus will include:
* Leading on and developing the shared vision of Behaviour, Character and Culture within the academy
* Carrying out line management responsibilities of the Personal Development Director and the Welfare team
* Supporting the leadership of personal development across the curriculum, to ensure it extends beyond the academic or vocational, to include character, careers and preparation for life in modern Britain
* Monitoring student behaviour statistics, rapidly reducing repeat offenders and improving performance of currently underperforming groups of students (eg SEN/ PP)
* Ensuring that all staff follow the Behaviour for Learning policy consistently and effectively.
* Leading on ensuring that the curriculum delivered in the Behaviour Zone is personalised, effective and support s reintegration back into lessons
* Leading in the monitoring, evaluation and review of behaviour, character, culture and pastoral care, including analysis of Internal exclusions, Off-Site Direction, FTE, and PEX
* Completing PEX packs with the support of behaviour administration
* Overseeing and leading on alternate provision and intervention programmes
A full list of duties can be found in the Job Pack.
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
Next Steps
If you have any questions about this opportunity, please send us an email, or call to arrange a conversation.
Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be helpful for 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.
Rewards & 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.
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.