Newly Qualified Teacher
Harris Academy Beckenham
Bromley
- Expired
- Salary:
- Main Scale (Outer London) + Harris Allowance, Health Cash Plan and Other Benefits
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- July or September 2017
- Apply by:
- 29 June 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).
As part of our recruitment drive to appoint Newly Qualified Teachers for September 2017, Harris Academy Beckenham is looking to engage with committed and inspirational trainees seeking their first post as a qualified teacher, as part of an innovative and highly supportive academy team. We want to hear from trainee teachers who are interested to join one of our high preforming and thriving departments, with vacancies available across a variety of subjects including: Science, Maths and English.
As an NQT, you will follow our highly successful Harris NQT programme, training alongside other NQTs from across the Federation. This enables aspiring teachers to support and learn from each other, in the true collaborative spirit of Harris.
Our NQT induction programme, delivered through our outstanding Harris Federation Teaching School Alliance, aims to welcome new teachers and build their self-confidence in the first few weeks of their career. There is regular contact with other NQTs within and across subject areas, including at our NQT Teaching and Learning conference each September. There is a structure of support and challenge with customised professional learning sessions throughout the year.
Every NQT has a professional mentor who works with you to make sure your training and support needs are met. You will have the opportunity to observe lessons being delivered by experienced teachers. There are also a wide range of additional programmes open to NQTs through the Teaching School Alliance to help you achieve your career ambitions more quickly.
Why work at Harris Academy Beckenham?
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.
As a member of the Harris Federation of schools we can offer:
- Excellent professional development opportunities.
- Staff benefits including free membership of a health scheme.
- A friendly and supportive working environment.
- Excellent learning resources.
If you have any questions about the position, please contact Ms. A. O'Donnell, Resources Director, via A.ODonnell@harrisbeckenham.org.uk.
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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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