Head of History

Responsibilities include raising standards of student attainment and achievement within the whole subject/curriculum area and monitoring and supporting student progress. Ensure the provision of an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students studying in the department, in accordance with the aims of the academy and the curricular policies determined by the Governing Body and Principal. Teach the relevant subject across the age and ability range and facilitate a learning experience that provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential. Effectively manage and deploy staff, financial and physical resources within the department. Share and support the school's responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth.

Operational and strategic planning includes formulating the subject and faculty improvement plans, and leading the development of appropriate syllabuses, resources, schemes of work, marking policies, assessment and teaching strategies. Ensure the delivery of an appropriate, comprehensive, high quality and cost effective curriculum and lead the development of the subject and its delivery. Staff development includes recruiting, building and managing an effective team of motivated staff. Student outcomes involve ensuring the effective operation of target setting, monitoring and evaluation systems and the input and maintenance of accurate student data. The pastoral system includes being a form tutor to a selected group of students. Teaching involves acting as an outstanding role model.

Qualifications: Are you a passionate teacher looking for your next step? We are looking for a qualified, experienced teacher to join Harris Academy Morden as Head of History. Hold QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree, and ideally, management training. Demonstrate successful teaching of GCSE at good or better level. Have experience of initiation and effective management of change. Show evidence of raising achievement in present post and showing good value added for groups. Have knowledge of current curriculum developments in the subject and their implications. Have good knowledge and understanding of current educational thinking. Show good understanding of how children learn and how to raise standards of achievement. Have good communication skills in speech and writing. Display excellent organisational skills. Be able to build and sustain professional standards and relationships with students. Be able to contribute towards creating a safe and protective environment.

About Harris Academy Morden: At Harris Academy Morden we pride ourselves on the inclusive approach and caring environment we have developed. Ofsted 2018 stated, 'A very strong sense of community is evident throughout the school'. Staff well-being is at the heart of our academy. We have a sensible marking policy, organised marking sessions to give staff time to mark and a two week October half term holiday. Ofsted 2018 noted, 'There is a low turnover of staff and their morale is high'. The Academy is traditional in our approach to discipline and has very high expectations for student behaviour. Ofsted 2018 remarked, 'The behaviour of pupils is outstanding'. Year 11 GCSE results consistently place the Academy in the highest percentile in the country. Ofsted reported, 'Pupils achieve exceptional outcomes in public examinations. Current pupils are making outstanding progress'. Harris Academy Morden is located favourably for public transport with good local access to bus, tram and train links to mainline rail and the underground network.

Teacher development at Harris includes curated professional development pathways that 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 opportunities for career progression, your journey with Harris could be the most rewarding yet. We offer a wide range of high quality teacher professional development programmes via the Harris Institute of Teaching and Leadership. In addition to career development and progression opportunities, we 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.