Deputy Director of Maths

We are looking for a hardworking, ambitious and dynamic qualified teacher to join Harris Academy Wimbledon as Deputy Director of Maths, leading this new academy towards excellence. You will have excellent opportunities to engage in wider Harris Federation academy improvement and professional development activities.

The Deputy Director of Maths will be a well-qualified specialist, holding QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree, you will have the ability to teach from KS3 to KS5. We are looking for a strong communicator with proven skills in engaging with, inspiring and motivating, not just the school community but the wider community.

About Us

Harris Academy Wimbledon opened in September 2018. We are a brand new, co-educational 11-18 school for the High Path area. We currently have 500 students in years 7, 8 & 9 and will build year by year with an intake of 180 pupils in each year group.

Harris Academy Wimbledon promotes high levels of academic achievement across the curriculum, encourages participation in extra-curricular opportunities and empowers students to make decisions wisely. The curriculum is rich, diverse and personalised ensuring every student achieves his or her true potential. Academic success goes hand-in-hand with a rich variety of enrichment and extra-curricular activities; these activities help foster a spirit of aspiration, resilience and joy in learning.

Professional learning is at the heart of academy supporting all staff in their development. The academy has a growth mindset approach where industry and commitment are seen as cultural virtues. Development of resilience, self-esteem, managing risks/consequences and the ability to work effectively together all form a key part of the pastoral provision.

Main Areas of Responsibility

Your role will be:

• To deputise for the Director of Maths.
• To be accountable for student progress and development throughout an agreed key stage/specialism in the subject area including meeting student achievement targets which are agreed by the Principal and the Governing Body.
• To assist the Director of Maths to ensure high standards of teaching and learning across the subject area through continuously, developing and enhancing the quality of teaching and learning.
• To ensure the provision of an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students in the agreed key stage/specialism, in accordance with the academy aims and policies, as determined by the Principal and Governing Body.
• To ensure that all academy policies and procedures are implemented and applied consistently by all staff in the subject area.
• To assist the Director of Maths to effectively and efficiently manage and deploy teaching/support staff, financial and physical resources across the subject area.
• To assist the Director of Maths to lead development for literacy, through the WORD strategy, within subject areas, to raise standards of Literacy across the academy.

Qualifications & Experience

Knowledge & Experience

• Graduate.
• Qualified Teacher.
• Teaching experience is essential.
• Understanding of theory and practice of effective teaching and learning.
• Knowledge of National curriculum requirements at KS3, KS4 and KS5.
• 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.
• Experience in multi-ethnic urban schools.
• Experience of working in an 11-18 school.

Skills & Abilities

• The ability to work as part of a team and to develop and maintain positive relationships with teaching and other support staff.
• Good level of ICT skills.
• 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.

Personal Qualities

• Enthusiasm for and commitment to the achievement of the academy's overall vision for success at all levels.
• Willingness to work hard, flexible, adaptable, results orientated and able to prioritise, resilient under pressure.
• Awareness of and commitment to equal opportunities and valuing diversity.
• To command and demand respect from the school community.
• A commitment to “personalising learning” for all students in the academy.
• Creativity and enthusiasm to promote a positive school image to the local and national community.

Professional Development & 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 to senior leadership.

We look for talented individuals who share our vision for creating exceptional places of learning, and are committed to ensuring that every child in London has access to the best possible education.

In addition to the opportunities for career progression, training and development, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme, electric car scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits.

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.