Assistant Principal

Do you have experience in a senior role at a secondary school?

We are developing our leadership team and are looking for an Assistant Principal who specialises in one of the core subjects to join our dedicated academy team at Harris Academy Purley.

We are particularly interested in hearing from you if you have a specialism in English, Maths or Science, but if you have a different speciality area, we would still be interested in receiving your application!

About Us

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

Working at Harris Academy Purley, you will make a real difference to the lives of young people and their families in South London who value the learning and school environment we offer. Our school is oversubscribed; we have families, from a number of boroughs, who choose us for the high standard of education we provide, and staff come from across London as well as Sussex and Surrey to come and work with us.

You will be given ample opportunities to develop and progress your career, and all staff are encouraged to develop their interests and areas of expertise. Our professional development is tailored to ensure all staff are able to continue learning regardless of their role or stage of career.

Main Areas of Responsibility

Your responsibilities include:

• To create a true learning institution in the academy at all levels
• To play a major role in formulating the aims and objectives of the academy; in establishing the policies through which they will be achieved and in monitoring progress towards their achievement
• Lead on and develop the shared vision for the academy
• Leading the development and maintenance of a high-quality positive learning environment to raise standards
• To take full responsibility for all aspects of teaching and learning in your key area of responsibility
• To ensure high quality teaching across the academy and particularly in your key areas by monitoring students' work and teachers' planning
• To work with colleagues to ensure data is used effectively and consistently across the academy
• To work with the SLT to lead the academy's assessment and reporting programme
• To support staff in making sure high quality intervention programmes are in place when underachievement is identified
• To support colleagues and subject leaders in developing schemes of learning, short and medium-term planning
• With the SLT, to develop strategies to enhance teachers' ability to learn and to develop advanced teaching skills in the academy workforce
• Raise students' aspirations and achievement through personalising learning.
• To ensure the highest standards of achievement for all students, through high expectations and well-balanced curriculum
• Ensure the entitlement of all students to have equal access to and participation in all aspects of the curriculum
• Ensuring the efficient and effective provision of cross curricular skills, knowledge and understanding by engaging staff in all areas of learning

Qualifications & Experience

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• QTS (or equivalent)
• Degree or equivalent
• Outstanding teaching practice
• Successful management experience as Head of Department or member of the SLT
• Experience of lesson observations and giving feedback
• Experience of implementing a range of strategies to raise student achievement, with evidence of success
• Experience of developing and sustaining positive relationships with students, parents, staff and the Governing Body to build consensus support and capacity
• Proven track record of managing and implementing change in relation to teaching practices and standards

Next Steps

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please send us an email, or call to arrange a conversation.

Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be helpful for 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.

Rewards & Benefits

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan including access to a virtual GP, electric car scheme, 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.