Lead Practitioner (Primary)

We are looking for inspirational, experienced Primary Teachers, holding QTS or equivalent, to join our exceptional primary academies as Lead Practitioners.

Your opportunity

Primary education at Harris comprises 20 primary and 3 all-through academies and a brand new standalone nursery hub.  Every inspected academy has been judged as Good or Outstanding (79% of our academies have been rated Outstanding).  Some of these academies are new free schools but most were previously failing schools, located in challenging areas of London.

This is a rare opportunity for an experienced primary teacher to take on a lead practitioner role in one of these high performing primary academies. You will play a leading and highly visible role in the improvement of teaching and learning across the academy, ensuring the highest standards of achievement for our children and leading in the monitoring, evaluation and review of standards and provision.

You will have a wealth of opportunities to develop as a leader with the Harris Federation. We can offer you a range of bespoke courses and qualifications through our Teaching School, including our Aspiring Leaders NPQH for aspiring principals.

Candidates who are successful at interview on 26th May will be invited to visit a primary academy on 27th May.

What we are looking for

We look for talented individuals who want to be a part of transforming education in London and helping create exceptional places of learning. We would like to hear from you if you have:

• QTS (or equivalent) and a good undergraduate degree
• Outstanding teaching experience, with experience of implementing a range of successful strategies to raise achievement
• An understanding of planning lessons with challenging learning objectives and outcomes
• A passion for teaching and learning, with an exceptional classroom presence and approachability.

Please download the job pack for a full job description and person specification.

About Primary Education at Harris

Primary education at Harris comprises 20 Primary and 3 all-through academies, and a brand new standalone nursery hub, with every inspected academy has been judged Good or Outstanding (79% Outstanding). Some of these academies are new free schools, but most were previously failing schools located in challenging areas of London.

Informal conversations are welcomed and visits to our academies are highly encouraged. If you would like to discuss the post in confidence please call 020 8253 7777 or email deirdre.thorogood@harrisfederation.org.uk to arrange a conversation with Sabeena Hassan, Primary Director.

For further information, please contact Laurence Johnson on laurence.johnson@harrisfederation.org.uk.

Next Steps

Please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. You will need this when completing your online application.

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact us via e-mail, or call to arrange a conversation.

Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and this job may be withdrawn without notice. We only accept applications submitted online via our careers website and which are completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible and advise you check the job information as per the listing on our careers site.

Our Central Team

Our central team comprises of a dedicated, driven group of departments working centrally to provide support across the Federation and all 48 of our academies. Across a multitude of key departments, we maintain an outstanding body of staff all integral to supporting central and academy finance, HR, Data, Estates management, Talent and many more. We look for dedicated experts in their fields to support the . If you are a committed leader in your role and would like to join the administration and operational development of a highly successful multi-academy trust, then this may be the opportunity for you.

Our Benefits Package

In addition to the opportunities for career progression, training and development, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package.

Find out more about Our Benefits

Being a part of the Harris Federation

We are recognised as the top performing large multi-academy trust in England for primary and secondary education. Closing the gap between young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers has always been a core mission of Harris. Holding a reputation for bringing transformative approaches to education, we hold a unrivalled track record in achieving success through rapid school improvement.

Our people are at the heart of this success. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of training programmes available at every stage of your career.

We look for talented individuals who share our vision for creating exceptional places of learning, and are committed to ensuring that every child in London has access to the best possible education.

Learn more About Harris and our Vision and Values

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 we expect all our staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

Read our Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders

Diversity and Equality

We are committed to equality and to valuing diversity as an employer and a provider of education.

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