Lead Practitioner for History

We are looking for a Lead Practitioner for History to join a thriving team of permanent, specialist teachers from September 2018. A qualified teacher, you will be expected to teach up to Year 11 initially, with the possibility of Sixth Form teaching in the future.

Harris Academy Bermondsey is a girls' school in the heart of London with drive and ambition. Ofsted rated us as Outstanding in every category, March 2015, and we are passionate about making a difference to the lives of our young women, ensuring that they have every opportunity to succeed by identifying and nurturing each one's individual talents. Our uncompromising but caring approach to education has put us as one of the highest performing schools nationally for student progress and has led to GCSE results that are above the national average.  

What we are looking for:

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant degree
• A passion for education and making a difference
• The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• The ability to motivate others to high expectations
• Energy, enthusiasm and a good sense of humour.

Why work at Harris Academy Bermondsey?

HAB is an exceptional place to work. A diverse and happy comprehensive girls' school in central London, HAB was rated Outstanding in every category by Ofsted in March 2015. HAB teachers are passionate about making a difference to the lives of our young women, supporting each of them to be academically successful whatever her background or barriers to learning. 

For more information about this post, please download the job description and person specification via the apply link, or contact Lacey Nottingham, PA to the Principal, at lacey.nottingham@harrisbermondsey.org.uk.

Are you an Aspiring Senior Leader?

At Harris, we have a strong culture of school improvement, and professional development is at the heart of the Federation. We offer the opportunity for you to gain your NPQSL qualification, a dynamic development programme for middle leaders potentially one year away from senior leadership. This programme is led by some of the most talented principals in the country and delivered by high-performing principals and senior leaders with exceptional track-records. Our leaders have a wealth of knowledge and are highly experienced in improving outcomes for students. Find out more www.harristeachingschool.com.

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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, 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.