Main Areas of Responsibility Your responsibilities will include: To create a true learning institution in the academy at all levels To play a major role in formulating the aims, objectives and shared vision of the academy To lead the development and maintenance of a high quality positive learning environment To take full responsibility for all aspects of teaching and learning in your key area of responsibility To ensure high quality teaching across the academy To work with colleagues to ensure data is used effectively and consistently To work with the SLT to lead the assessment and reporting programme To support staff in making sure high quality intervention programmes are in place To support colleagues and subject leaders in developing schemes of learning With the SLT, to develop strategies to enhance teachers’ ability to learn and to develop advanced teaching skills To raise students’ aspirations and achievement To ensure the highest standards of achievement for all students To ensure the entitlement of all students to have equal access to and participation in all aspects of the curriculum.
The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role.
To ensure the efficient and effective provision of cross curricular skills, knowledge and understanding To identify and monitor successful learning outcomes To monitor, review and evaluate teaching and learning and classroom practice To maintain an informed view of standards and of the quality of teaching across the academy To challenge under-performance at all levels and throughout all departments To establish, and maintain, the highest possible standards of behaviour, learning and attainment To demonstrate and articulate high expectations and set aspirational targets To act as a role model in the provision of high quality learning, teaching and assessment To coordinate the activities of staff To lead and manage staff in an appropriate manner To assist in the implementation of effective procedures to support teachers who are underperforming To maintain high morale amongst staff and set an example of professional standards and leadership To contribute to the recruitment, training, deployment and professional development of staff To promote and sustain effective management of the Academy environment To provide information about the work and performance of staff To chair meetings 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 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.
About Us The vision of Harris Academy Clapham is a simple one.
From our opening in September 2020, our academy is a place where ‘everything is possible’ .
The Clapham curriculum is designed to meet the needs, aspirations and abilities of every one of our students.
Our aim is to improve their life chances and enable them to make a positive contribution to the city and world in which they live.
At Harris Clapham, the curriculum is delivered through high-quality teaching.
This is codified in our research-informed approach to pedagogy, which we call the Clapham Way.
The following principles apply in our curriculum: Subject specific knowledge and skills come first Embedding and building on the basics – ensuring that every student acquires the vocabulary, literacy and numeracy skills to enable them to fully participate in society The curriculum must be rigorous and relevant by engaging with the best of what has been thought and said and acknowledging that knowledge is fluid and can be contested The curriculum must prepare for life in modern Britain and beyond, and enable Clapham students to understand their rights and fulfil their responsibilities under the Equality Act.
Through the Clapham academic, enrichment and pastoral curriculum we expect our students to develop powerful knowledge and the following values and character attributes that will enable them to achieve our vision that ‘Everything is Possible’.
Endeavour for excellence Learning to work hard and relish challenge .
Learning to never give up .
Learning to take sensible risks .
Learning to always strive for the best for themselves and each other.
Integrity and honesty Always acting with kindness .
Treating others the way they would like to be treated.
Self-belief with a global view Growing to have the agency to achieve their ambitions for themselves and the wider world.
Our staff are supported in their work and in developing their future careers via: A centralised behaviour system, with each year group supported by non-teaching pastoral leaders A programme of instructional coaching, supported by the Step Lab platform Access to a wide range of National Professional Qualifications delivered by the Institute of Teaching Federation subject consultant support Harris Federation professional development training days and networking support.