This is a Religious Studies and PSHE teaching post at Harris Academy Orpington, a Health Science specialist academy within the Harris federation. The work centres on delivering RE and PSHE across KS3 and KS4, with lesson planning, resource writing and assessment of students' work. Form tutoring a group of students sits alongside the teaching, and experience in multi-ethnic urban schools is sought. Qualified teacher status is required and visa sponsorship is not offered; the post starts in January.
What the job involves
- Deliver a broad, balanced and differentiated RE and PSHE curriculum at KS3 and KS4, and support a designated curriculum area as needed
- Plan lessons, develop resources and syllabuses, and contribute to the departmental plan
- Act as form tutor to a selected group of students
- Monitor and support students' progress and development as a teacher and form tutor
- Maintain records and track student progress
- Contribute to curriculum planning
- Contribute to raising student attainment
- Contribute to quality assurance by monitoring and evaluating the subject area
- Engage in continuing professional development and the Performance Management Review process
- Communicate with students, parents and other stakeholders
- Provide and monitor opportunities for students' personal and academic growth
What’s required
Qualifications
- QTS or equivalent
- Relevant undergraduate degree
Experience
- Successful secondary-level teaching experience, teaching practice acceptable
Skills & knowledge
- Knowledge of National Curriculum requirements at KS3 and KS4
- Understanding of the theory and practice of effective teaching and learning
- Writing lesson plans, developing resources and assessing students' work
- Creating a motivating and safe learning environment
- Motivating students and raising their aspirations through a range of strategies
- Good level of ICT skills
Checks & eligibility
- Full enhanced DBS check
- Eligibility to work in the UK
Other
- Working as part of a team and building positive relationships with all staff
- Good written and spoken communication, including with parents, carers and external agencies
- Leading and managing own work effectively
- Excellent time management
- Understanding of high expectations and equality of access for all students, and of the tutor role
Nice to have
- Experience in multi-ethnic urban schools
- Experience of working in an 11-18 school
- Innovative use of interactive whiteboards
What’s offered
- Harris Allowance, usually £2,000 for Inner London or £1,500 for Outer London
- Annual Loyalty Bonus
- Teachers' Pension Scheme
- Wellbeing Cash Plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Professional development through the Harris Institute of Teaching and Leadership
- Career development and progression opportunities
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
