Responsibilities
- Have regard to the curriculum for the school, and with a view to promoting the development of the abilities and aptitudes of the pupils in any class or group assigned.
- Plan and prepare courses and lessons.
- Teach, according to the pupils’ educational needs, the children assigned to you.
- Set and mark work to be carried out by the pupil in the Academy and elsewhere.
- Assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of pupils.
- Disseminate high‑quality teaching pedagogy and practice to secure consistently good or outstanding teaching and learning for our children.
- Be committed to on‑going professional development.
- Contribute to the wider life of the academy.
- Maintain a dynamic and inspiring learning environment.
- Be innovative, highly motivated and eager.
- Have good interpersonal skills and are able to work well as part of a team.
Qualifications
- QTS (or equivalent) and an undergraduate degree.
- Successful experience of teaching the primary curriculum.
- Good understanding of current theory and best practice in teaching and learning, particularly as it relates to achieving high rates of progress of children of primary age.
- Good subject knowledge of core National Curriculum.
- Good understanding of child development and progression and how this impacts on planning.
- Understanding of effective strategies for managing behaviour within the classroom and in accordance with the school's policy.
- An understanding of equal opportunity issues and how they can be addressed in schools.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Benefits
- Competitive rewards and benefits package, including the Harris Allowance (usually £2,000 for Inner London and £1,500 for Outer London).
- Performance and Loyalty Bonus.
- Teachers Pension Scheme.
- Wellbeing Cash Plan.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Professional development pathways and career planning.
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. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.
