Jobs in Beddington north, greater london, uk

Main Areas of Responsibility The main responsibilities of your role will be : To establish outstanding provision within the subject area. This to include all programmes, systems and structures taking account of the academy’s vision and values leading to outstanding teaching and learning. To be accountable for student progress and development in the subject area across KS3, KS4 and Sixth form, including meeting student achievement targets for subject areas which are agreed by the Principal and the Governing Body. To ensure high standards of teaching and learning across the subject area through continuously, developing and enhancing the quality of teaching and learning. To ensure the provision of an appropriately engaging, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students in the subject area, in accordance with the academy aims and policies, as determined by the Principal and Governing Body. To ensure that all school policies and procedures are implemented and applied consistently by all colleagues in the subject area. To effectively and efficiently manage and deploy teaching / support staff, financial and physical resources across the subject area, with the support and working alongside the MLG / ALG. To lead development for literacy, within subject areas, to raise standards of Literacy across the Academy. Qualifications & Experience The successful candidate will : Hold QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree, and, ideally, further qualifications and evidence of continuous self-development and updated knowledge in relevant areas Have a minimum of three years' teaching experience, ideally including KS5 and in multi-ethnic urban schools Understand the theory and practice of effective teaching and learning Have knowledge of National Curriculum requirements at KS3, KS4, and KS5 Have experience of delivering high quality INSET to teaching staff within subject area, and of using coaching as a model for ensuring ongoing professional development Ideally, be able to show evidence of leading, supporting and managing others, both individuals and teams, ensuring high quality performance Be able to prove their success in raising achievement as a subject leader or classroom practitioner Have successful experience of processes of monitoring, evaluation and review that provide performance data that can be used to improve the quality of teaching and learning Have a good level of ICT skills and experience of how new technologies can be used to raise achievement Have recent experience of involvement in innovative curriculum development Have ideas of how Language, Literacy and Numeracy can be used across the curriculum to raise standards Have experience of embedding innovative strategies for improving teaching and learning and of managing and implementing change successfully 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 Invictus Academy is a vibrant, happy and successful school at the heart of the community. We know that our young people have incredible strengths and talents which we nurture. The Academy has a roll of 1,000 students, including a thriving Sixth Form, and whilst we were only founded in 2014 we are rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted [and oversubscribed by parents]. We celebrate our differences, enjoying the benefits of having a truly diverse cohort. We support the wellbeing of our students by developing their empathy, generosity and respect for others in the community. We take pride in our principles of equality and respect for alternative views, cultures, religions and all people regardless of their gender, disability, race, or sexual orientation.