At a Glance
- Tasks: Support teachers and enhance student learning in a vibrant school environment.
- Company: Harris Academy Battersea, an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ secondary school in London.
- Benefits: Gain valuable teaching experience and develop your skills in a supportive community.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to fostering knowledge, integrity, and resilience.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while growing your own career.
- Qualifications: Passion for education and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 26000 - 32000 £ per year.
Harris Academy Battersea is a mixed state secondary school serving a truly comprehensive community in the heart of London. We are an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ school with a track record of delivering fantastic outcomes year on year for our students. In 2023, Ofsted visited the academy and judged us as remaining ‘outstanding’, commenting on our “highly ambitious curriculum”, the “exceptionally high quality of education” provided and noted that “behaviour in the school is very strong”. Nevertheless, we are extremely ambitious for our school and as we seek to continue to grow and develop, we are looking for more brilliant people to join us.
Our Academy is centred on the values of Knowledge, Integrity and Resilience and these underpin the way we work for both students and staff. Our staff are inclusive, diverse and committed to our mission: we develop aspirational young people to thrive in a changing world.
HABS offers a broad, academic and challenging curriculum founded on six key curriculum aims:
- To develop deep, long-lasting knowledge
- To develop students into accomplished readers, writers and orators
- To provide experiences within and beyond the classroom that enrich learning and ensure students can make informed choices about their futures
- To equip students to challenge injustice in all its forms
- To enable students to understand how they learn
- To support students in becoming active citizens
Graduate Teaching Assistant employer: Harris Federation
Harris Academy Battersea is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment in the heart of London. With a commitment to professional development and a strong focus on staff wellbeing, we empower our Graduate Teaching Assistants to grow alongside our students, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. Join us in our mission to inspire and develop the next generation in an outstanding educational setting.
