About Us Come and work with an inspiring community of students and help shift the trajectory of their lives. We are not your average Sixth Form. Our job is to provide our students with an education that combines academic rigor with character education and the cultural capital our students need to thrive in their next steps. Sixth Form encompasses the step from childhood to adulthood and Harris Clapham Sixth Form enables the young people of South London to make that step successfully by offering an excellent academic and general vocational education. Our emblem is the eagle, and we invite students to come as they are, and we will help them to fly. At the heart of everything we do lie our values of courage, confidence and commitment (we call this the Clapham Character). As well as a first-class academic experience, we know that students need to develop character to go on to be successful. We help them to develop the courage to step into the unknown and face new challenges, the commitment to their own future which they show through hard work and consistency and the confidence to develop as a leader. A love of learning and a commitment to the transformational power of education is at our core. We not only aim to empower students with the knowledge and skills that they need to realise their potential, but also help them to develop as leaders and exceptional communicators who have the confidence to challenge and think critically. We have recently been judged outstanding in all areas by Ofsted. Inspectors said that 'students thrive at the sixth form because they have extensive opportunities to develop their character and interests', that they 'become more independent and highly motivated to improve' and are 'extremely happy with the high-quality teaching they receive'. Character education was also praised, and students' behaviour described as 'impeccable'. You can read the full report here. Our staff are happy and work hard to support each other and spread joy. We listen to them and aim to create a kind and empowered working environment. Fantastic positive working relationships between staff and students also helps this. We think it is a lovely place to work. Main Areas of Responsibility We are looking for someone who can: Teach Media, enthusiastically, infectiously Make sure all students develop a deep understanding of and love for the subject Assess and intervene so that students reach the top grades Share a passion for pedagogy with other teachers, both within and outside science Develop and adapt the classroom curriculum to meet students’ needs Encourage students’ self-confidence and a commitment to their future so that they see and seize opportunities for personal, professional and academic growth Guide, lead, monitor and support a group of students as a form tutor Contribute to a wider passion for learning and the enrichment curriculum. Qualifications & Experience The successful candidate will: Hold QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree Have successful teaching experience at secondary level (can be teaching practice), ideally including experience in multi-ethnic urban schools and of working in an 11-18 school Understand the theory and practice of effective teaching and learning Understand the importance of high expectations and equality of access for all students, and of being a tutor Have knowledge of National Curriculum requirements at KS3 and KS4, and of writing lesson plans, developing resources and assessing students' work Be able to work as part of a team and to develop and maintain positive relationships with all staff Have a good level of ICT skills, ideally including innovative use of interactive white boards Be able to create a motivating and safe learning environment for all students Be able to communicate positively with parents, carers and other external agencies where necessary Have good written and spoken communication skills Be able to lead and manage their own work effectively Have excellent time management skills Be able to motivate students and raise their aspirations through a range of strategies 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.