Main Areas of Responsibility We look for talented individuals who want to be a part of transforming education in London, and helping create exceptional places of learning. We welcome applications from practitioners who will: Have regard to the curriculum for the school, and with a view to promoting the development of the abilities and aptitudes of the pupils in any class or group assigned Plan and prepare courses and lessons Teach, according to their educational needs, the pupils assigned to you Set and mark work to be carried out by the pupil in the Academy and elsewhere Assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of pupils Disseminate high quality teaching pedagogy and practice to secure consistently good or outstanding teaching and learning for our children Be committed to on-going professional development Contribute to the wider life of the academy Maintain a dynamic and inspiring learning environment Be innovative, highly motivated and eager Have good interpersonal skills and are able to work well as part of a team Qualifications & Experience The successful candidate will have: QTS (or equivalent) and an undergraduate degree Successful experience of teaching the primary curriculum Good understanding of current theory and best practice in teaching and learning, particularly as it relates to achieving high rates of progress of children of primary age Good subject knowledge of core National Curriculum Good understanding of child development and progression and how this impacts on planning Understanding of effective strategies for managing behaviour within the classroom and in accordance with the school’s policy An understanding of equal opportunity issues and how they can be addressed in schools Excellent written and oral communication skills 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 Harris Primary Academy Merton opened in 2014 as a local school for children aged two to eleven. We have a Nursery for 60 children and are a 2 form entry school for children in Pre School through to Year 6. We also have an additional resource base for 22 children who are diagnosed with Autism. Our belief is that children thrive when they are consistently happy and safe at school and that through expert teaching and support all pupils can achieve to a high standard. As a part of the Harris Federation, we share best teaching practice with other Harris Academies and continue to build on the Harris Federation’s proven track record in the borough: with two successful and oversubscribed Harris Secondary Academies, Harris Academy Merton and Harris Academy Morden. Our aim at Harris Primary Academy Merton is to make sure that our pupils leave us thoroughly prepared for secondary school and feeling that they have succeeded both academically and in the extracurricular aspects of Academy life. We want all of our children to have a truly enjoyable experience at school. Our pupils’ achievements are celebrated every day in their lessons and we are proud that they are kind, caring, self-assured and eager to learn.