2ic English in Essex

Harris Academy Riverside is a very popular non-selective and highly oversubscribed academy which opened as part of the Harris Federation and the regeneration of the Purfleet on Thames area in 2017. We serve our local community of Purfleet on Thames and West Thurrock and have 900 on roll in the secondary academy and around 200 students in the 6th form. Harris Academy Riverside is ideally situated within a 5 minute walk of Purfleet station on the C2C line and within 10 minutes of the M25 with easy access to the Dartford Crossing.

VISION

Harris Academy Riverside seeks to develop students who are successful, confident and happy, who inspire their community and who act with kindness and compassion towards others.

ETHOS

In our procedures and daily routines, our broad and varied curriculum, our pedagogical model and through our commitment to providing experience of the wider world we aim to promote a strong sense of community and belonging, to provide a blend of high challenge and high support and to encourage the development of Outstanding habits of behaviour such as self-awareness, kindness, appreciation, humility, politeness, confident self-expression and self-presentation and Outstanding habits of learning such as determination, resilience, organisation, reading, studying and practice.

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

Are you looking for your next step in teaching? We are looking for a qualified, experienced teacher to join Harris Academy Riverside as 2iC/Deputy Head of English.

MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• To deputise for the Subject Coordinator, assisting in leading the creation and establishment of outstanding provision within the subject area.
• To be accountable for student progress and development in the subject area across KS3, KS4 and post 16, 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 broad, balanced, 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 staff in the subject area.
• To ensure agreed tutor programme is implemented and that tutors are effective in their role.
• To effectively and efficiently manage and deploy teaching/support staff, financial and physical resources across the subject area.
• To lead development for literacy, within subject areas, to raise standards of Literacy across the academy.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR

• Hold QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree.
• Have a minimum of one year's teaching experience.
• Have proven success in raising achievement.
• Show a high 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.
• Show good understanding of creative whole school strategies for improving literacy and numeracy and the importance of this in raising achievement.
• Have experience of embedding innovative strategies for Assessment for Learning and Learning to Learn.
• Be willing to use coaching as a model for ensuring ongoing professional development.
• Have a proven ability to identify and implement strategies to raise standards of Teaching and Learning.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

TEACHER DEVELOPMENT

At Harris, we have curated professional development pathways that will 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.

FLEXIBLE WORKING

We are committed to fostering a positive and supportive working environment for our staff, recognising that achieving a balance between professional and personal responsibilities is essential.

BENEFITS

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Teachers Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme, and many other benefits.

SAFEGUARDING NOTICE

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.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

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.