Teacher of English

Harris Academy Falconwood opened in September 2008. The Academy’s specialisms are Enterprise and Sport with a ‘can-do’ ethos of always improving upon your personal best. Our accommodation since September 2011 has been a new purpose built Academy to the value of £25 million.

We are looking for a dynamic Teacher of English who will make a difference to Harris Academy Falconwood during this exciting and challenging time.

A responsibility allowance may be available for a suitable candidate with relevant experience. The successful candidate will be required to teach across the key stages. This role is suitable for NQTs.

What we are looking for:

• The ability, drive and enthusiasm to make a difference to students and young people from Bexley, Greenwich and the surrounding area
• The drive to help build on the Academy’s outstanding first eight sets of GCSE results.
• The ability to teach across the key stages

Please download the Candidate Information Pack on our website for more information on this role.

Why work at Harris Academy Falconwood?

• The opportunity to work in an atmosphere of mutual support and co-operation
• A can-do, enterprising culture, combining the traditional values of discipline, respect and good behaviour with contemporary best practice in teaching and technology
• A stunning new building in which to teach and learn
• Generous Harris benefits package
• Exceptional opportunities for personal and professional development

For NQTs, we provide our highly successful Harris Federation NQT programme where you will train 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. There is a structure of support and challenge with customised professional learning, and every NQT has a professional mentor.

For further information about Harris Academy Falconwood or the Harris Federation, please visit www.harrisfalconwood.org.uk or www.harrisfederation.org.uk, or contact Mrs L Small, PA to The Principal at Harris Academy Falconwood, on 020 8304 4916 or l.small@harrisfalconwood.org.uk

Closing Date: 12 Noon, Monday 26th September 2016

We have taken an innovative approach to our recruitment, by using the power of video. As part of our recruitment process, we may ask you to complete a quick video assessment, giving you a unique opportunity to articulate your application, showcase your personality and tell us why you are interested in this next challenge. We use this alongside your online application form when shortlisting for interview.
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/teacher-of-english-278545.html
For more information about career development, opportunities and our Harris benefits, visit www.harriscareers.org.uk to discover what we offer.

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