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Teacher of Mathematics

Teacher of Mathematics

Harris Academy Clapham

Lambeth

Salary:
MPS (Inner London) + £2,000 Harris Allowance
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September
Apply by:
23 May 2022

Job overview

Inspire, transform, teach! We are currently looking to appoint a dedicated and inspiring Teacher of Maths to join our growing academy.

At Harris Academy Clapham, you will join a dedicated team of teachers and staff supporting our vibrant students. If you are looking for an opportunity to grow, inspire and develop, this may be the role for you.

About Us

The vision of Harris Academy Clapham is a simple one:

From our opening in September 2020, our academy is a place where ‘everything is possible’. By this we mean that:  

  • every student is supported to fully develop their academic and personal talents. We help students to go on and achieve their dreams  
  • we work with our families to support all our students, including those who have special educational needs and/or disabilities  
  • we are a supportive part of the Lambeth community, working with our neighbours and others as best we can  
  • every member of staff is supported in becoming the best that they can be, including their future career prospects and ambitions.

It is our vision of ‘everything is possible’ that underpins the five values that staff and students at the academy uphold:  

  1. endeavour – to relish challenge, never give up and learn to take sensible risks  
  2. self-belief – to believe that they can and will go on to achieve their ambitions  
  3. honesty – act with integrity, treating others the way they would like to be treated  
  4. excellence – not settling for second best or for the easiest option  
  5. having a global view – understanding their place in the world and how they can make it a better one.

A central core of our ethos is to fully develop students’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural well-being. We ensure that our students understand their role in making the academy and their community a safer and better place. We do this in a wide variety of ways. including after-school activities, during lessons, school visits and working with a range of external organisations such as local and national charities.

Main Areas of Responsibility

Job Purpose – A Clapham Teacher who puts the subject first  

  • To play a crucial role in developing and adapt the classroom curriculum to meet students’ needs and ensuring that students develop a depth and love of the subject  
  • To monitor and support the overall progress and development of students as a teacher/form tutor.  
  • To make sure all students develop a deep and connected knowledge and skills of the subject.  
  • To share and support the academy’s responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth.

Your main areas of responsibility will fall under the areas of:  

  • Operational/strategic planning  
  • Curriculum provision: intent, implementation and impact  
  • Staff development  
  • Quality assurance   
  • Management of information   
  • Communications   
  • Management of resources   
  • Pastoral system 

Qualifications & Experience

Knowledge and Experience   

  • Graduate in relevant subject and DfE recognised Qualified Teacher Status.   
  • Successful teaching experience at secondary level (can be teaching practice).    
  • Understanding of theory and practice of effective teaching and learning.    
  • Knowledge of National curriculum requirements at KS3 and KS4.  
  • Understanding of the importance of having high expectations for all students, both of behaviour and academic achievement.    
  • Understanding of inclusive provision and practices which offer equality of access to the curriculum for all students, including special educational needs, English as an additional language and high achievers.    
  • Knowledge and experience of writing lesson plans, developing resources and assessing students work.    
  • Understanding the importance of being a tutor. 

Desirable  

  • Experience in Multi-ethnic urban schools.   
  • A 2:1 or first-class degree

Skills and Abilities   

  • Understanding the importance of being a tutor.   
  • The ability to work as part of a team and to develop and maintain positive relationships with teaching and other support staff.   
  • The ability to create a motivating and safe learning environment for all students.   
  • The ability to communicate positively with parents/carers and where appropriate outside agencies in a way that facilitates effective links between home and school.   
  • Good communication skills both writing and speaking.   
  • Ability to lead and manage own work effectively and take responsibility for own professional development.   
  • Ability to carry out the job description.   
  • Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines under pressure.   
  • Ability to motivate students and raise their aspirations through a range of strategies e.g. assessment for learning

Desirable  

  • Ability to use ICT incl. an interactive white board innovatively. 

Personal Qualities   

  • Enthusiasm for and commitment to the achievement of the academy’s overall vision for success at all levels.   
  • Commitment to contributing to academy life as a whole and willingness to be involved with clubs and community projects.   
  • A positive approach to hard work.   
  • A positive role model for students.   
  • Passion for teaching own subject specialism.   
  • Flexible, adaptable, results orientated and able to prioritise, resilient under pressure.   
  • Awareness of and commitment to equal opportunities and valuing diversity. 

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. Before applying, please review our Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders.

Equal Opportunities

The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

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About Harris Academy Clapham

Our Aims and Ethos

Our vision is that ‘everything is possible’. Our students will be ambitious for themselves, they will work hard and be supported in turning their dreams and aspirations into a reality.

It is this vision that underpins the five values that staff and students at the academy will uphold:

  • endeavour – to relish challenge, never give up and learn to take sensible risks
  • self-belief – to believe that they can and will go on to achieve their ambitions
  • honesty – act with integrity, treating others the way they would like to be treated
  • excellence – not settling for second best or for the easiest option
  • global views – understanding their place in the world and how they can make it a better place.

A central core of our work at the academy will be to fully develop students’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural well-being. We will ensure that our students understand their role in making the school and their community a safer and better place. We will look to do this in a wide variety of ways. including after-school activities, during lessons, school visits and working with a range of external organisations such as local and national charities.

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