At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the science faculty to enhance teaching and learning standards.
- Company: Harris Academy Peckham, a vibrant educational institution.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, loyalty bonus, pension scheme, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a supportive community with excellent career progression potential.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while leading a passionate team.
- Qualifications: QTS or equivalent with a proven track record in KS3 and KS4 results.
The predicted salary is between 33865 - 41391 £ per year.
A lead practitioner role in science at Harris Academy Peckham, due to start in January, with leadership across the science faculty.
The core of the job is raising teaching and learning in the faculty and reviewing provision across the subject.
It also carries whole-academy work on policy and governor reporting, plus lunch, break and before and after school duties.
Candidates need QTS or equivalent and a proven record of strong KS3 and KS4 results; visa sponsorship is not available.
- What the job involves
- Lead the improvement of teaching, learning and achievement in the science faculty
- Lead monitoring, evaluation and review of standards and provision in the subject
- Collaborate in the Lead Practitioner Team to deliver a shared vision of high standards
- Account for students' performance in line with academy procedures
- Provide the Governing Body with accurate information on faculty performance and development
- Support and take part in Harris Federation work, including strand or subject groups
- Contribute to academy policies and procedures and ensure their consistent implementation
- Ensure high quality teaching and learning in the faculty or across the academy
- Take part in duties at lunch, break, and before and after school
- Ensure subject knowledge of faculty staff is exemplary
- Ensure behaviour in the faculty is exemplary
- Ensure Schemes of Learning and Independent Work books are of high quality
- What's required
Qualifications
- QTS or equivalent
- Relevant undergraduate degree
Experience
- Lesson observation and giving robust feedback
- Improvement planning and strategies to raise achievement, with evidence of success
- Proven track record of excellent results at KS3 and KS4
- High quality pupil tracking and feedback practices
Skills & knowledge
- Outstanding teaching practice
- Excellent behaviour management
- Contributing to improving the quality of learning, teaching and curriculum
- Checks & eligibility
- Full enhanced DBS check
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Nice to have
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Experience of teaching to KS5
- Experience of working with governors
- Experience of working in more than one school
- What's offered
- Harris Allowance, usually £2,000 for Inner London or £1,500 for Outer London
- Annual Loyalty Bonus
- Teachers' Pension Scheme
- Wellbeing Cash Plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Teacher professional development via the Harris Institute of Teaching and Leadership
- Career development and progression opportunities
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Lead Practitioner of Science in London employer: Harris Academy Peckham
Harris Academy Peckham is an exceptional employer that prioritises the professional growth and well-being of its staff. With a strong culture of collaboration, flexible working options, and a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive allowances and development programmes, we empower our educators to inspire and nurture the next generation. Join us in a vibrant community dedicated to excellence in education, where your contributions will be valued and your career aspirations supported.
