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WORKING WITH US At Harris Primary Academy Peckham Park, we are proud to celebrate the wide range of backgrounds, abilities, faiths and cultures within our school. Our success lies in our drive to ensure every pupil takes pride in their skills, abilities, and talents and uses these to help them attain the highest possible level of education. We work together to ensure that our children have a bright, safe, secure and happy place to learn. We celebrate their achievements and encourage mutual respect for one another. We feel that by working together with our children, parents, carers, staff, governors and the wider community we can encourage our pupils to show respect, take responsibility and show resilience as they grow with us. To learn more about working in our academy and what we can offer you, view our academy page via the why work at button. ?
ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY Passionate about inspiring young people? Join us in inspiring the lively little learners at Harris Primary Academy Peckham Park as a Class Teacher. Our dedicated team provides a supportive network both onsite as well as support across the Federation to ensure all our staff feel encouraged to do their best. You will be part of a community of dedicated, friendly staff standing by and upholding its mission in creating and maintaining a supportive and thriving learning environment. ?
MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY We look for talented individuals who want to be a part of transforming education in London, and helping create exceptional places of learning. We welcome applications from practitioners who will: 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 their educational needs, the pupils 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 WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR We would like to hear from you if you have: 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 schools policy An understanding of equal opportunity issues and how they can be addressed in schools Excellent written and oral communication skills ?
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. We offer a wide range of high quality teacher professional development programmes via the Harris Institute of Teaching and Leadership. Find out more here. 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 individuals 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. Learn more about?our benefits on our website. 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.
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