Class Teacher

Do you wish to work in a supportive and ambitious school environment? An outstanding school where team work is valued and there is a caring, family ethos?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative qualified teacher to join our expanding academy team. We pride ourselves on the number of opportunities available at our school to try new things and to develop your career. Candidates need to be committed to delivering the best learning opportunities for every child.  

Applications are welcome from practitioners who are NQTs or those who are experienced.

Your opportunity

We can offer you the opportunity to advance your career within a supportive academy environment. You will be part of a Federation established in developing practitioners and nurturing excellent future leaders, with unrivalled opportunities for progression; whatever your aspirations as a teacher, middle or senior leader, our Teaching School Alliance provides a range of bespoke courses and qualifications, including our Aspiring Leaders NPQML and NPQSL programmes to help you achieve your ambitions more quickly. 

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.

All teachers should be knowledgeable about and experienced in implementing current good practice across all areas of teaching. We are looking for people who enjoy teaching and have a desire to contribute to the development of the school. We are looking for applicants with:

• Excellent classroom practice and experience of working across EYFS and/or the primary range;  
• Effective communication skills and a commitment to a collaborative team approach;
• Excellent organisational skills;
• Energy, loyalty, passion and integrity;
• An ambition to develop leadership skills and qualities;
• High aspirations for all children, themselves and a desire to raise standards;
• QTS (or equivalent) and an undergraduate degree.

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

Harris Benefits

As part of the Harris Federation, we can offer you a range of benefits, including:

• Access to a diverse network of phase and subject specialist groups
• Support and mentoring from some of the best leaders in education
• An Outer London Harris Allowance, plus a performance and loyalty bonus
• Pension scheme (TPS) and access to our Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan, covering a range of health and wellbeing benefits
• The opportunity to work with our amazing children!

About Harris Primary Academy Shortlands

Harris Primary Academy Shortlands is a two-form entry school which opened in September 2014 in Bromley, and now educates children from Reception to Year 4. We believe that every child is unique and that each deserves the opportunity to be happy, feel valued and experience success. The academy moved to a brand new building in September 2016 on Kingswood Road in Shortlands. We had our first Ofsted inspection in April 2017 from which we were rated outstanding.  A copy of the report and more information about the school can be found on our website www.harrisprimaryshortlands.org.uk.

Why work at Harris Primary Academy Shortlands?

• A brand new building, which is a bright, modern and welcoming place for children to be;
• Every lesson at our school is creative and there is plenty of time for children to think, to play, to discover and wonder;
• Each child is taught in the way that suits them best and we step in quickly if a change is needed;
• Excellent professional development opportunities and generous benefits package through the Harris Federation - a leading group   of 44 primary and secondary academies in and around London

Come and see us in action: visits to Harris Primary Academy Shortlands are strongly encouraged and very welcome. Please call 020 3772 4598 or email info@harrisprimaryshortlands.org.uk to arrange a time to come in or an informal conversation with the Principal.

The Harris Federation

Our academy is part of the Harris Federation, the leading large Multi Academy Trust in the country for both primary and secondary education. Harris has an unrivalled track record in raising standards and achieving success for the children in our academies.

Professional development and sharing best practice are a key part of the Harris Federation success, and we can draw on this to offer you top quality training at every stage of your career path, from Beginner Teacher to Middle Leader. We will invest in you with coaching, mentoring, and can offer a wide range of training programmes, delivered by our Teaching School Alliance.

We look for talented teachers who are passionate about their subject and making a difference. You can help us transform education in London, and create exceptional places of learning.

Please note: academies may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and this job may be withdrawn at any point without notice. You will still be able to add information until the closing date, but you will not be able to submit your application. With this in mind, you are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

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, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants. In line with our commitments to safeguarding, the Harris Federation uses preferred agencies and is unable to work with any agencies where Terms of Business have not been agreed by both parties prior to an engagement. Harris Federation is fully committed to equality and to valuing diversity as an employer and a provider of education.