Team Lead - Education / School in London

Harris Primary Academy Peckham Park is a school at the heart of Peckham, full of energy, ambition and community spirit. Each day, our children arrive with curiosity and hope, and our families place great trust in us. We honour that trust by ensuring every child feels safe, happy and respected.

We are proudly diverse, serving our local community with families who speak over 20 languages. This richness is one of our greatest strengths. Diversity here is not simply something we celebrate, it is something we learn from and are shaped by. In every sense, we reflect what makes Peckham special: warmth, creativity, resilience and a strong sense of belonging.

Our work is guided by three core values: respect, responsibility and resilience. We teach children to treat others with kindness and dignity, to take pride and ownership in their learning and choices, and to persevere when things feel challenging. These values sit at the centre of our school culture and are lived every day.

We are proud of our exceptional curriculum, broad and balanced, rooted in our community and designed to expand horizons. We want children to recognise themselves in what they learn while also discovering new ideas, places and possibilities. Through carefully planned learning and sequencing, we build strong knowledge, confident reading and communication, and a love of learning, because we believe every child deserves an excellent education.

We bring this learning to life through exceptional personal development. We create opportunities that build character, confidence and aspiration, helping children to lead, collaborate and contribute. We celebrate talents, nurture potential and ensure every child feels known and valued.

Do you have experience in overseeing pupil achievement and progress? We are currently looking to appoint a dedicated and experienced Phase Leader to work as agreed to drive up standards of pupil attainment and achievement in Key Stage 2 at Harris Primary Academy Peckham Park.

Main Areas of Responsibility:

• To be an exemplary classroom practitioner
• To work with staff and to support them to achieve targets
• To analyse and interpret data to identify appropriate improvement strategies and so ensure challenging targets are set and achieved
• To pro-actively ensure appropriate intervention strategies are put in place when needed
• To provide targeted professional development and interventions
• To coach and mentor the team working in the phase and contribute to performance management

What We Are Looking For:

• Qualified Teacher Status (or equivalent)
• A proven track record of recent and successful class teaching in mixed ability classes of primary age
• 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

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. With a strong network of passionate educators, expert development initiatives and a multitude of opportunities for career progression, your journey with Harris could be the most rewarding one yet.

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. We understand that each individual’s circumstances are unique, which is why we offer flexible working options that can be adapted to meet the needs of both the academy and our employees.

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 (usually £2,000 for Inner London and £1,500 for Outer London), 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. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.

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. This will be help you when completing your application, and throughout the recruitment process. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website.