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Biology Teacher (NQT)

Biology Teacher (NQT)

Harris City Academy Crystal Palace

Croydon

  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
6 January 2017

Job overview

Harris City Academy Crystal Palace is a mixed Academy for 1,300 students aged 11-18, with a large sixth form of over 330 students. The Academy has three consecutive outstanding judgments by Ofsted, with the most recent inspection in 2014 finding the Academy to be outstanding in every aspect. It is one of the most oversubscribed comprehensive schools in the country and in the top 5% for performance.

We are seeking an enthusiastic Biology Teacher (NQT) to join our innovative team from January 2017.

As a Teaching School, we are able to offer all teachers an extensive programme of first class professional development and a vibrant learning community giving all the opportunities to excel. In addition to our own programmes, our professional learning is closely aligned with the Federation and we are able to offer a full range of development including Masters and NPQH.

For NQTs, we provide our highly successful Harris Federation NQT programme where you will train alongside other NQTs from across the Federation. This enables aspiring teachers to support and learn from each other, in the true collaborative spirit of Harris. There is a structure of support and challenge with customised professional learning, and every NQT has a professional mentor.

Why work at Harris City Academy Crystal Palace?

We are a consistently high performing school; in 2015, 82% of our students achieved 5+A* to C including English and Maths. Our motto, ‘All Can Achieve’ encapsulates our vision that all members of the Academy community are supported and encouraged to achieve their absolute potential.

The Academy is part of the Harris Federation, a leading group of 41 primary and secondary Academies. This enables us to offer you a comprehensive induction programme and training and development opportunities to support your career development.

For a confidential discussion with the Principal please contact Tracey Harrison, PA to the Principal, via email harrisont@harriscrystalpalace.org.uk or by phone on: Tel: 020 8771 2261.

Closing date for applications: Friday 6th January 2016

We have taken an innovative approach to our recruitment, by using the power of video. As part of our recruitment process, we may ask you to complete a quick video assessment, giving you a unique opportunity to articulate your application, showcase your personality and tell us why you are interested in this next challenge. We use this alongside your online application form when shortlisting for interview.

Harris Academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

You can apply online via our careers website and applications can be completed from any device. To start your application and to download the job information pack, please follow the link apply – https://careers.harrisfederation.org.uk/vacancy/nqt-all-subjects-286555.html

For more information about career development, opportunities and our Harris benefits, visit www.harriscareers.org.uk to discover what we offer. THINK TEACHING. THINK HARRIS.

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About Harris City Academy Crystal Palace

Harris City Academy Crystal Palace opened as Harris CTC in 1990 and converted to an academy in September 2007. The academy is a mixed school for 1,300 students aged 11-18 recruiting students from Croydon, Bromley, Lewisham, Southwark and Lambeth. The academy has twice been judged to be outstanding by Ofsted, with the most recent inspection judging the school to be outstanding in every aspect. It is one of the most oversubscribed comprehensive schools in the country, with performance in the top 5% and student progress in the top 3% nationally.

We are an ambitious school, delivering a high quality education for each one of our students. At Harris City Academy Crystal Palace, we aim to prepare young people for an ever-changing world that values self-confident, well-educated and enterprising people.

Academy Ethos

Harris City Academy Crystal Palace has a long established, distinctive and positive ethos which guides our work and the education of our students. Preparation for adult life underpins our Academy aims and the well-developed culture which is established across all aspects and functions of the Academy. We are committed to the success of each of our students and this is reflected through the Academy's values and aims to deliver:

• Exam success - we want our students to get the best possible qualifications

• Challenge, relevance and engagement - we want our students to be fully involved in their learning

• Appropriate skills for living, for work and for happiness

• Active citizens

• Self-identity and a feeling of self-worth

• Opportunities and experiences that ignite our students

• Healthy habits that are embedded for life

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