Teacher of English
Harris Academy Beckenham
Bromley
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS (Outer London) + £1,500 Harris Allowance + Health Cash Plan + Harris Benefits
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 24 February 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).
This is a unique and exciting opportunity for an NQT or experienced English Teacher to join our Academy.
What we are looking for:
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed teacher of English. The successful applicant will be a creative and dynamic practitioner who will be able to contribute to the planning of our English curriculum at KS3-5.
The appointed candidate will be well supported by an excellent induction programme. 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.
Why work at Harris Academy Beckenham?
- The number one non-selective school in the Borough (Progress 2016) and in the top 1% nationally
- Excellent opportunities for personal and professional development
- Generous Harris benefits and rewards package
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.
For more information, please download the Candidate Information Pack by visiting the website below or contact Ms. Anna-Marie O’Donnell (Resources Director) on A.ODonnell@harrisbeckenham.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/teacher-of-english-298740.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 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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