Head of Science

Harris Academy Greenwich is a happy, well resourced, highly successful, inner-city London 11-18 school with a thriving 6th Form, and a brand new state-of-the-art building. It is a school where we are as passionate about developing our staff as we are about developing our students. We are developing a fantastic reputation not only for some of the best results in the country, despite serving a very deprived catchment, but for the way our staff feel at work. We are always on the search for authentic teachers who enjoy what they do, who have great subject knowledge, charisma and have a strong sense of moral purpose. Our school is a vibrant and exciting place in which to work, with an outstanding training programme to take your teaching and leadership to truly world class. The staff are highly valued and highly motivated, totally bought into our vision to develop successful students who demonstrate courage, behave with integrity and live happy lives.

We are looking for a Head of Science who is not only a great teacher, but is a great leader, ready to take this brilliant faculty of the school to even greater success.

“This is a great school. My colleagues are the best I have worked with.  All across the school we have fantastic teachers, leaders and professionals who are hard-working, supportive and inspirational. The students are great and really care for the school. The school systems are slick and everything works brilliantly.” Science Lead Practitioner

The CPD is second to none. This ranges from several weekly CPD opportunities to more intensive courses like the amazing coaching programme. Having undertaken this course, I feel far better equipped to deal with all the different challenges that a fast-paced school can throw up. I have developed as a professional more rapidly in my two years at HAGR than at any other point in my career.” Head of Department.

Our teachers and leaders are passionate about education, have fun and enjoy their jobs. They have a flair for working with young people; they are resilient, highly driven and self-motivated, and go the extra mile to ensure that students achieve beyond their own expectations.

The vision for our staff is central to how we operate: we want to develop successful staff who demonstrate professional courage and integrity and are highly motivated and happy at work. We take this vision seriously.

Forget what you’ve heard about big, bad Federations.  This is a school that really tries to keep staff morale high, that gives you a sense of purpose, trust and continual support and challenge to achieve mastery.

We look forward to meeting you. If you would like a completely confidential chat with the Principal, please contact George McMillan direct by email: g.mcmillan@harrisgreenwich.org.uk. For any other queries please contact the HR Manager, Charlene Gordon c.gordon@harrisgreenwich.org.uk.

Please apply for this position online using our Harris careers portal. You can make a quick and simple online application from any device. To download the Job Description and Personal Specification, please click here to register and start the application – https://careers.harrisfederation.org.uk/vacancy/head-of-science-262175.html

Closing Date 12/05/2016
Interview Date Interviews will be held week commencing 16 May 2016

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.