Teacher of Health & Social Care
Harris Academy Merton
Merton
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS (Inner London) + £1,500 Harris Allowance + Health Cash Plan + Harris Benefits
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2017
- Apply by:
- 1 February 2017
Job overview
Harris Academy Merton opened in 2006 and is a secondary Academy set in seven acres of land with excellent buildings & facilities. The current student role is 1200 and applications for Year 7 places greatly exceed the 180 places available. In 2008 we achieved a grading of 'Outstanding', a judgment that was repeated under the more challenging criteria in 2012. The Academy is favourably located for public transport with good local access to bus, mainline train and underground links.
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic teacher to join our dynamic team, someone able to contribute to raising standards and driving outstanding student outcomes in the classroom. Our Academy is generously staffed giving small class sizes and high level TA support with IWB and excellent resources in every classroom. We would consider an NQT or an experienced teacher.
We are looking for:
- A well qualified specialist to take responsibility for the development and teaching of the Health & Social Care.
- Someone with presence and authority who can deliver consistently outstanding lessons
- A hard working, creative and enthusiastic team member
Why work at Harris Academy Merton?
- the opportunity to work within an over-subscribed, ‘Outstanding’ Academy
- a calm, well disciplined yet positive and innovative learning environment
- excellent facilities and resources for staff and students
- excellent record of GCSE results
As part of the Harris Federation of Schools you can expect to work in an atmosphere of mutual support and co-operation. We offer an excellent NQT induction programme along with superb professional development and promotion opportunities within both the Academy and the Harris Federation. If you are committed to the learning and well-being of young people we welcome your application.
If you have further questions regarding this position please contact Mrs. J. Bragginton, PA to the Principal on 020 8623 1022 or by email at braggintonj@harrismerton.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-health-social-care-299822.html
Closing Date 01/02/2017
Interview Date W/c 06/02/2017
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 Merton
Academy Description:
Harris Academy Merton is an 11-18 co-educational Academy for 1,500 students. The Academy opened in September 2006 on the site of the predecessor school. The Academy benefits from a brand new state-of-the-art Post 16 block and high quality buildings. Harris Merton is judged by Ofsted to be an Outstanding School. Harris Merton offers specialisms in Enterprise and Science. It is an oversubscribed school at the heart of its local community.
Academy Ethos:
At Harris Academy Merton we promote the ethos 'Achievement is Success’ and believe every student has the right to the highest standard of education so that they can accomplish their aspirations. Our aim is to give every student an educational experience that is enjoyable and holistic so that they develop into responsible, articulate, successful and well-rounded young people.
We combine the traditional values of strong discipline, good manners, respect and pride in appearance with contemporary best practice in teaching and technology. With these core values embedded, we develop our students into confident and capable individuals that have a desire to excel academically and personally now and in the future.
Students are rewarded for developing the right behaviours and attitudes, for trying hard and being persistent, for a courteous and considerate manner, for attending regularly and for achieving their personal best. They are taught the value of hard work and determination.
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