Coordinator of Science
Harris Academy Beckenham
Bromley
- Expired
- Salary:
- Leadership Scale (Outer London) + Health Cash Plan + Harris Benefits
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2017
- Apply by:
- 13 April 2017
Job overview
Harris Academy Beckenham opened in September 2011, joining the highly successful Federation of Harris academies in London. The academy has specialisms in Science and Enterprise, using these to accelerate and innovate learning across all subject areas. Since converting, results have dramatically improved and we have secured a judgment of ‘good’ from Ofsted under the new framework (July 2013).
We have a unique and exciting opportunity for a motivated Science Teacher to help create a high performing department of Science staff.
What we are looking for:
The successful candidate will need to have a strong focus on raising achievement, as well as the creativity and skills to continue the development of our innovative and personalised curriculum at KS3, KS4 and Post 16. You will have some management experience and proven success in raising standards.
Why work at Harris Academy Beckenham?
- The number one non-selective school in the Borough (Progress 2016) and in the top 1% nationally
- Excellent opportunities for personal and professional development
- Generous Harris benefits and rewards package
The academy works within the wider Harris Federation, a supportive and highly successful group of academies. Each academy operates autonomously within the Federation, but all Harris academies collaborate closely in sharing school improvement strategies and in supporting one another.
To arrange a visit, or if you have any questions, please contact Anna-Marie O’Donnell, Resources Director, via email on A.ODonnell@harrisbeckenham.org.uk or by phone on 0208 662 6607.
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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. 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.
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About Harris Academy Beckenham
School summary
Since opening in 2011, Harris Academy Beckenham has gone from strength to strength. We have been oversubscribed for the last three years, rapidly becoming the school of choice in the local area. Our GCSE and A Level results have improved each year, with our English and Maths combined score in 2016 reaching an outstanding 80% A*-C. Our ambition and aspiration will ensure that we continue to focus on the success of all of our students, irrespective of background. Since converting, results have dramatically improved and we secured a judgment of ‘Outstanding’ from Ofsted in 2017.
We invest in training and resources for our staff to help them make lessons fun, interesting and engaging. Class sizes are kept as small as possible and we place a firm emphasis on good behaviour so that students can learn in a calm and orderly environment.
Whether a child is struggling, needs to be stretched or is somewhere in the middle, we always work to meet their needs. Students who need it are given extra tuition, either in small groups or on a one-to-one basis. Just as importantly, we provide challenging courses and master classes in a range of subjects, in particular the core subjects of English, mathematics and science, to ensure every child feels stretched to his or her full potential.
Academy specialisms
Science and Enterprise
Academy ethos
Harris Academy Beckenham:
- Focuses on a learning ethos of Resourcefulness, Reciprocity, Resilience and Reflectiveness
- Combines the traditional values of good manners, strong discipline and smart uniform with the best of modern teaching methods and technology;
- Promotes a personal best culture and gives students every chance of achieving all that they are capable of;
- Nurtures strong interpersonal skills and the aspiration to be successful;
- Inspires the best in every student, whether they need to be stretched, are struggling, or are somewhere in the middle;
- Provides pastoral care of the highest order;
- Involves parents fully with their children’s education and Academy life in general.
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