Vice Principal in Bromley

Harris Academy Beckenham is a happy, energetic and inclusive 11-18 academy which is widely recognised as one of the most successful and highest performing schools in Bromley. We retained our 'Outstanding' judgement in May 2023 following our previous 'Outstanding' inspection in June 2017. The academy is oversubscribed with 1,500 applicants applying each year for 180 places. The academy has a reputation of excellence, high standards of discipline and behaviour and a proven track record of academic success with outcomes significantly above national averages across all measures. In 2019 we were designated as a 'World Class' school because of the amazing work we do to develop students' skills, character and competencies which rival and compete with those students from the very best schools internationally. We have since been re-accredited in 2022, confirmation that our Academy is, and continues to be, World Class.

We are looking for an outstanding individual to join Harris Academy Beckenham as Vice Principal. The post of Vice Principal is one that mirrors the role of the Principal, and the academy will support you as you aspire to Principalship.

MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Overseeing the strategic management of data, assessment and target setting (including reporting achievement data to governors and external bodies as required), working with the Principal to set challenging and aspirational whole academy targets.
• Leading on teaching, learning and assessment across the academy, providing the necessary Professional Learning opportunities to ensure the highest of standards are maintained in the classroom and in student outcomes.
• Leading on effective behaviour and inclusion, ensuring that the needs of all students are met within and beyond the classroom.

As a member of the Academy Leadership Group, you will need to meet these general expectations:

• To collaborate to build and realise the shared vision of excellence and high standards.
• To play a major role in determining strategy.
• To contribute actively towards the formulation and implementation of all academy policies and procedures.
• To agree challenging subject targets, and ensure rigorous monitoring, evaluation and review of progress towards these.
• To ensure high quality teaching and learning in line managed faculties.
• To manage delegated budgets effectively.
• To attend academy leadership meetings.
• To engage in the process of appointing new staff.
• To participate in duties lunch/break/before and after school.
• To contribute to assemblies.
• To share in the management of student disciplinary incidents.
• To actively participate in the monitoring, evaluation and review of teaching and learning in line managed faculties.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• QTS and a good undergraduate degree (or equivalent).
• Minimum of three years' experience at senior leadership level, at least once as a deputy/ Vice Principal.
• Experience of delivering high quality INSET to teaching staff.
• Proven success in raising achievement as a subject leader across at least two key stages.
• Evidence of leading, supporting and managing others, both individuals and teams, ensuring high quality performance.
• Successful experience of processes of monitoring, evaluation and review.
• Good level of ICT skills and experience of how new technologies can be used to raise achievement.
• Recent experience of involvement in innovative curriculum development.
• Experience of presenting to a wide audience.
• Ideas of how Language, Literacy and Numeracy can be used across the curriculum to raise standards.
• Experience of embedding innovative strategies for improving teaching and learning in a whole school situation.
• Experience of managing and implementing change successfully at whole school level.
• Experience of using coaching as a model for ensuring ongoing professional development particularly with subject leaders.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• Senior Leader Development: Join a large network of likeminded senior leaders and have opportunities to learn from colleagues who are some of the best senior leaders in the country.
• Flexible Working: We offer flexible working options that can be adapted to meet the needs of both the academy and our employees.
• Benefits: A competitive rewards and benefits package which includes 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. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

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. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve.