About Us
Harris Academy Greenwich is one of the most successful schools in London, a school that is providing our students with a first class education and amazing life experiences. This reflects our personal outlook on life and on education. We only get one life and we should all use it to make a real difference in the world, to put a ‘ding' in the universe. Our role here is to help students and staff dream bigger than they ever thought possible, and to make that dream come true through our culture of success, moral courage and integrity which beats at the heart of the school.
We want our staff to receive regular, world-class training to achieve mastery of their craft, amazing support to flourish every day, to never burn out, and a sense of shared moral purpose about the best job in the world. We ensure this school provides that opportunity for staff year after year.
So if you are interested in working here, you can be assured that this is a brilliant school. We are rather proud of it!
To learn more about working in our academy and what we can offer you, view our academy page via the “why work at” button.
Main Areas of Responsibility
We are currently looking to appoint a dedicated and inspiring Teacher of Geography.
At Harris Academy Greenwich, you will join a dedicated team of teachers and staff supporting our excellent students. If you are looking for an opportunity to grow, inspire and develop, this may be the role for you.
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
Teacher Development
At Harris, we have curated professional development pathways that will guide you towards achieving your career ambitions. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. With a strong network of passionate educators, expert development initiatives and a multitude of opportunities for career progression, your journey with Harris could be the most rewarding one yet.
We offer a wide range of high quality teacher professional development programmes via the Harris Institute of Teaching and Leadership. Find out more here.
Flexible Working
We are committed to fostering a positive and supportive working environment for our staff, recognising that achieving a balance between professional and personal responsibilities is essential. We understand that each individual’s circumstances are unique, which is why we offer flexible working options that can be adapted to meet the needs of both the academy and our employees.
Benefits
In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance (usually £2,000 for Inner London and £1,500 for Outer London), a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Teachers Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme, and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.
Next Steps
Thank you for your interest in this position. If you would like to discuss this opportunity, or to request a visit, please email the academy via the Why work page on harriscareers.
Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be help 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.