Lead Practitioner of English

At Harris Academy Purley, you will join a dedicated team of teachers and staff supporting our excellent students. If you are looking for an opportunity to grow, inspire and develop, this may be the role for you. Working at Harris Academy Purley, you will make a real difference to the lives of young people and their families in South London who value the learning and school environment we offer. Our school is oversubscribed; we have families from a number of boroughs who choose us for the high standard of education we provide, and staff come from across London as well as Sussex and Surrey to work with us. You will be given ample opportunities to develop and progress your career, and all staff are encouraged to develop their interests and areas of expertise. Our professional development is tailored to ensure all staff are able to continue learning regardless of their role or stage of career.

Join us in providing outstanding teaching and learning experiences for our pupils. We are looking for a qualified, experienced teacher to join Harris Academy Purley as Lead Practitioner of English. This opportunity is suitable for both established and aspiring lead practitioners.

MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• You will play a leading and highly visible role in the improvement of teaching and learning of the Faculty and academic success of all students, ensuring the highest standards of teaching, learning and achievement and leading in the monitoring, evaluation and review of standards and provision in the subject area.
• To collaborate as a member of the Lead Practitioner Team in order to build and realise the shared vision of excellence and high standards for all students.
• To account for students’ performance in line with Academy procedures.
• To provide the Governing Body with relevant and accurate information relating to the Faculty’s performance and development.
• To support and participate in the work of the Harris Federation, including strand or subject groups as appropriate.
• To contribute actively towards the formulation of all Academy policies and procedures, ensuring their consistent implementation.
• To ensure high quality teaching and learning in the Faculty or across the Academy.
• To participate in duties at lunch, break, before, during and after school the Academy day.
• To ensure that the subject knowledge of staff in the Faculty is exemplary.
• To ensure that behaviour in the Faculty is exemplary.
• To ensure that Schemes of Learning and Independent Work books are of a high quality.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• The successful candidate will hold QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree, and ideally, be able to show evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Demonstrate outstanding teaching practice and excellent behaviour management.
• Have experience of lesson observations and giving robust feedback.
• Have experience of improvement planning and of implementing a range of strategies to raise student achievement, with evidence of success.
• Be able to contribute to improving on the quality of learning and teaching and curriculum.
• Have a proven track record of excellent results at KS3 and 4, and ideally, experience of teaching to KS5.
• Have experience of high quality pupil tracking and feedback practices.
• Ideally, have experience of working with governors and of working in more than one school.

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, 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.

APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION: Thank you for your interest in this position. If you would like to discuss this opportunity, or to request a visit, please email the academy via the Why work page on harriscareers. Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date.