Head of Chemistry or Physics
Harris Academy Morden
Merton
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS (Inner London) + TLR 2 + Health Cash Plan + Harris Benefits
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- April 2017
- Apply by:
- 25 January 2017
Job overview
Harris Academy Morden opened on 1st September 2012 with specialist status for Enterprise. The Academy is traditional in our approach to discipline and uniform, yet forward thinking and at the cutting edge of curriculum development. We have a very hard working team of teachers and support staff; they provide a caring and welcome atmosphere for our students. The Academy's GCSE results in 2016 place us in the top 1% of schools nationally.
Due to our expansion and preparation for the new Academic year we are looking to appoint either a Chemistry or Biology Specialist to lead and develop the subject area for KS3, KS4 and Post 16.
What we are looking for:
We are looking for someone who is a committed professional and has a real passion for Chemistry or Physics. The successful candidate will be an Outstanding teacher, enthusiastic and have a deep understanding of all aspects of their subject. There will be excellent CPD opportunities to support you in your development as a leader within the Academy and across the Federation as well as many opportunities within an internal, successful succession planning framework.
Why work at Harris Academy Morden?
Staff welfare is of the utmost importance. To ensure a good work life balance we offer:
- A two week half term in October
- 4 hours of protected time to mark students’ books per half term
- A unique marking policy to reduce workload but increase impact for students
- Staff surveys used termly to focus on refinements and improvements to practice
The Academy achieved the following Ofsted gradings:
- Leadership and Management - Outstanding
- Behaviour and Safety of Pupils - Outstanding
- Quality of teaching - Good
- Achievement of Pupils - Good
The progress of our Academy is fantastic and made in record time! The Academy is now well positioned to achieve Outstanding in all categories.
The Academy works within the wider Harris Federation of Schools, a supportive and highly successful group of Academies all based in and around London. Each Academy operates autonomously within the Federation but all Harris Academies collaborate closely in sharing school improvement strategies and in supporting one another.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Mr Mallin, Principal, via Mandy Francis, PA to the Principal, on 020 8687 1157 or m.francis@harrismorden.org.uk.
For information about Harris Academy Morden please visit www.harrismorden.org.uk.
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/head-of-chemistry-or-physics-299299.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 Academy Morden
School summary
Although Harris Academy Morden opened in September 2012, it builds on more than 20 years of experience within the Harris Federation and an exceptional track record in London education.
At Harris Academy Morden, you will see students who treat each other with care and respect, teachers who are trained and resourced to inspire the best in every class they teach and a highly experienced leadership team with a track record of developing outstanding schools. Everything is in place for Harris Academy Morden to have an outstanding future.
Harris Academy Morden is a modern and innovative Academy. We are a totally inclusive Academy who promote the traditional British and global values of good manners, hard work, excellent behaviour and smart uniform.
We are moving quickly to achieving our goal of ‘Outstanding’ in all categories. To continue our journey to ‘Outstanding’, we are looking for the right people to join our team.
Academy Ethos
The Academy motto is: ‘Courage, Challenge and Success’:
Courage: Students are expected to show resilience and have the determination to persist even when things are difficult. Staff develop this trait over time through high expectations, modelling and our PSHE programme. Students and staff will be encouraged to also ‘do the right thing’ and have the courage to ‘defend the weak’ and ‘speak up’ for what is right and wrong.
Challenge: Students are expected to challenge themselves and have high aspirations. Students must be brave enough to challenge themselves, try new things and embrace the opportunities the Academy will offer during curriculum time and the extensive extra-curricular programme. Students and staff are encouraged to challenge what they know is not true or fair and ‘speak up’.
Success: This is for all students. Success does not come cheaply. Parents and staff must work together with students who demonstrate courage and challenge to ensure that everybody succeeds. We aspire for all of our students to be prepared to succeed in the 21st century, to have the qualifications to open any door and the human conviction to achieve the life that they wish to lead. Students and staff are encouraged to succeed personally but help others to do so as well.
Academy Specialism
Enterprise
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