Talent Network: Senior Leadership (SLT)

Join our talent network today and stay connected about new job opportunities suitable for Senior Leaders across our growing academy network. Complete a short online registration with your email and tell us a bit about yourself, and we'll keep you informed about relevant job opportunities.

We are the leading large multi-academy trust in the country, focusing on rapid school improvement and transforming education for some of the most disadvantaged young people across London. As a Senior Leader, you will have the opportunity to join a Federation with over 80 highly experienced school leaders, all committed to working together and transforming lives across London. You will role model our vision and values, and will be crucial in developing, implementing, and maintaining strategic and operational decisions.

As a Senior Leader, you will provide the leadership and management necessary to secure high quality teaching and learning to raise standards of achievement.

The successful applicant must have a proven track record of school improvement and successful previous experience in leading, or as part of, an SLT to transform a school and raise outcomes. We are looking for a strong communicator who can engage and inspire staff, students, and parents of the local community.

We are looking for an experienced senior leader who ideally has:

• Qualified Teacher Status, Degree, Further relevant professional studies
• Relevant Further Degree or NPQH
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of current curriculum developments and how pupils learn
• Leadership in curriculum development and in monitoring and evaluation strategies
• Proven track record of raising attainment in an urban, multi-ethnic environment
• Track record of raising standards in English and Mathematics and good knowledge of raising standards in Literacy and Numeracy

If you are a primary or secondary school leader, or an experienced member of SLT, register to join our senior leadership talent network. A member of our Talent Acquisition Team will contact you to discuss future job opportunities within our academy network.

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 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.

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected.

We strongly advise that you complete the personal information section first and then save the progress of your application. Once saved, you will receive an email with instructions on how to retrieve your application using a unique code.

To submit an application, you’ll need to have ready:

• Personal information about you
• Details of your education and employment history
• Details of any qualifications and training gained
• A CV and/or supporting statement to upload

Need any help and support? Visit our Help and Support page for FAQs and support with completing your application. We look forward to receiving your application.